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Crystal Endeavor’s owner claims he had the world’s most expensive suite – but is he right?

It was a bold statement from the proud new owner of one of the world’s most expensive expedition yachts. When Crystal Cruises launched the new Crystal Endeavor in a glittering ceremony attended by top German […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Jul 2 2021
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MSC Orchestra’s “shameful” visit to Venice restarts anti-cruise debate

Hundreds of Venice residents took to the waters in protest at the weekend after the 92,000 tonne MSC Orchestra sailed into the city centre, despite the government previously announcing a ban on large cruise ships […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Jun 7 2021
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Carnival Splendor’s waterpark will be bigger than Green Thunder

The line that is synonymous with fun cruising launched some of the features on its newest and biggest ship today – and made quite a splash. Its waterpark will cost $250,000 and be even more thunderous […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Nov 16 2018
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Norwegian Bliss wins the race for new activities

As we approached the Norwegian Bliss while she was docked at the World Cruise Terminal in Los Angeles, the first thing to notice is the beautiful scene of wildlife painted on her hull.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . May 31 2018
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Hybrid ships delayed by Hurtigruten

Hurtigruten has scuppered the debut of a ship due to make its bow this year while Victory Cruise Lines suffers a setback to a major relaunch. Hurtigruten’s 530-passenger Roald Amundsen will now not set sail […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Mar 1 2018
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Strewth! Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth goes strine

Just a week after announcing an extended cruising season for Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth, the line has now announced partnerships with some of Australia’s best-loved brands. The famous red-and-black Cunard bellboys will be dressed in a […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Feb 28 2018
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Cunard doubles days Queen Elizabeth will spend in Australia

Luxury cruise line, Cunard will double the Australian sailing season for Queen Elizabeth to 101 days in 2019-20 summer. This is because of the “unprecedented growth in demand” from Australian cruisers, Cunard senior vice president […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Feb 19 2018
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Ponant reveals hybrid luxury icebreaker

French luxury shipping line Ponant was today announced a world first with a hybrid electric-LNG powered icebreaker. The luxury vessel promises to deliver around 300 passengers to places never before visited by cruise passengers in […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Dec 19 2017
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Ovation of the Seas moves to North America, but will she be back?

Royal Caribbean is moving Ovation of the Seas from China to the burgeoning Alaskan market in the summer of 2019 – sparking questions over whether she will return for the Australian season. The mega-ship, which will […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Nov 9 2017
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Coral Expeditions opens bookings for ‘world’s most advanced tropical expedition ship’

Australia’s own adventure line, Coral Expeditions has unveiled details of its new ship for launch in April, 2019 – and the Coral Adventurer is set to give the line a toe-hold in the luxury end of […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Nov 5 2017
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Silver Muse

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WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Aug 29 2017
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How Dora the Explorer got to name the latest P&O ship

It certainly couldn’t be called a conventional naming ceremony.  But then, P&O’s new Pacific Explorer isn’t exactly a conventional ship. The latest in the line of newly-refitted vessels, she’s quite a surprise – and amazingly […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Jul 2 2017
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