Princess Cruises’ Sea Princess has just emerged from a two-week dry dock in Singapore where she is looking glamorous ahead of her homeporting season in Australia. Her refresh includes a new look on her bow, new entertainment and dining options as well as luxury beds in all cabins. She’s currently sailing on a 12-night Southeast … Read more
Boutique cruise line Azamara Club Cruises announced it would be acquiring a new ship to add to its two-vessel fleet. The new Azamara Pursuit which will be launched in March 2018. It was revealed that the company would be purchasing the Adonia from P&O Cruises, which was used for the line’s Fathom program. “We are … Read more
Princess Cruises, this week, has upped the price and changed its alcohol-inclusive beverage package. Rolling out fleet-wide, the changes were implemented on Wednesday on the Golden Princess. Previously known as the All-Inclusive Beverage Package which was priced at $59 per person, per day and covered drinks up to the value of $14 including cocktails, spirits, … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are some destinations in the world where it’s cheaper to see the sights and sound by cruising, than it is to book accommodation, flights and tour packages. We’ve compiled together a list of these destinations which might break the bank, but not if you’re sailing on the high seas.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”48470″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text] Australia … Read more
One of Australia’s favourite cruise lines, Princess Cruises announced it would be rolling out the fabulous Ocean Medallion on three of its Australian ships. Soon, guests aboard the Golden Princess, the Crown Princess and the Ruby Princess will get to try out the wearable device which will help guests find their way around the ship, … Read more
Want to beat the winter blues? While most of the ships have departed Australian waters until later this year, there are still cruises sailing from Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth if you want to escape the cold or if you’re looking for an affordable holiday without flying to Europe or America. It’s also one of … Read more
It’s the news that’s been kept under wraps for weeks – with ‘dummy’ bookings at the Overseas Passenger Terminal and all communications claiming The Majestic Princess was China bound. But this week, Princess Cruises revealed the brand new US$600 million 19-deck mega liner will become the newest Princess to join the Aussie fleet. She will … Read more
The 3,000 passenger Carnival Splendour will be joining P&O Cruises Australia in 2019, making her bigger than any of the lines’ ships. This will mean for Aussie cruisers there are more opportunities to cruise with P&O as the line will be doubling its capacity in just four years. The decision was announced today as Royal Caribbean’s Ovation … Read more
The growing luxury cruise market in Australia is to be joined by award-winning Viking Ocean Cruises, which will  be sending a new ship to Asia and Australia. Company chairman Torstein Hagen said the line would be deploying its fifth ship, the Viking Spirit to Asia and Australia for the summer season in 2018 and then … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
