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Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot
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On board Ponant at the world’s most inaccessible destination

In an age where it feels like there’s nothing left to discover, Le Commandant Charcot’s reminds us that the world still has its mysteries.

WORDS BY Alice Williams . Sep 25 2024
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Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas from a bird's eye view
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The world’s biggest ship breaks down due to mechanical issues

The ship, that can carry over 10,000 passengers and crew, has barely scratched the surface of its first year in service.

WORDS BY Alice Williams . Sep 24 2024
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Peter Lynch Scenic Eclipse II
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Scenic Eclipse II: champagne, heli-fishing and the next big thing

Scenic Eclipse II is causing a stir in the Kimberley with her two helicopters and ultra luxe positioning.

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Apr 24 2024
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Ponant's carbon neutral concept ship.
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Ponant uses AI to design first carbon neutral sailing ship

Ponant is using high tech tools to design the first carbon neutral ship by 2030

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Nov 22 2023
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Resilient Lady
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Resilient Lady’s popularity means Virgin Voyages returns next year

Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady will return for a second Australian season after the huge bookings success of its inaugural voyages Down Under.

WORDS BY Grant Jones . Sep 8 2023
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Cunard's new campaign
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Cunard reveals 195 new voyages including cruises on the new Queen Anne

Luxury cruise line Cunard has unveiled stunning new itineraries that will go on sale from December 7. The new program will feature 195 new voyages across 90 destinations worldwide. Guests will be able to make […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 1 2022
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8 things you need to know about Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas
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8 things you need to know about Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas

Described by Royal Caribbean as “the best launch we’ve ever had”, bookings have instantly exploded for Royal Caribbean’s newly announced vessel Icon of the Seas. Royal Caribbean’s Senior Vice President and Chief Product Innovation Officer […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Nov 24 2022
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Grand Princess
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8 things to know about the Grand Princess

Grand Princess has become the third Princess ship to touch down in Australia after arriving to Sydney for its inaugural Australia sailing.  She’ll be offering a range of sailings out of Melbourne and Adelaide, as […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Nov 10 2022
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Rebecca Mason with Captain Mickey and Minnie at Disney Cruises Sydney launch.
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How this mum of six booked 100 cabins for Disney’s inaugural Australian season

The Disney cruise phenomenon that swept Australia last month ended up being a ‘Disney miracle’ for one small family Melbourne travel agency after they saw their busiest day on record on Thursday, September 29. After […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 13 2022
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Latest images of the Sun Princess’ interior revealed

Renderings of The Dome, The Piazza and some of the Sun Princess' cabins are now available.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 23 2022
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Viking Octantis
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Viking orders four new “green” ocean going ships with Italian Fincantieri shipbuilder

Viking, the cruise line with the catch-cry, “No kids, No casinos“ policy, has ordered four new hydrogen-fuelled ships to cruise the world’s oceans. Italian shipbuilder, Fincantieri confirmed the four “green” ships are worth Euro 1.7 […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Sep 15 2022
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