Carnival Cruise Line has announced five ‘Grinchmas in July’ themed sailings on Carnival Splendor to sprinkle some Christmas spirit into the middle of the year. The sailings are part of Carnival’s ongoing partnership with Dr. Seuss, and will bring Christmas traditions to both the middle of the year and the middle of the ocean. Grinchmas in … Read more
The “Fun Ship” line Carnival Cruises is threatening unruly cruise passengers with $785 fines for rowdy behaviour following several reports of fights breaking out on international sailings. Carnival has amended its ticket contract to include a fine for “disruptive behaviour” – and confirmed it also applies in Australia. “Disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated and … Read more
The government has eased its vaccination requirements after a family had to scrap their holiday because a quota meant their 18-month-old baby needed to be vaccinated. The Timoteo family were booked on a cruise on Carnival Splendor with two parents and two children fully vaccinated, but a third 18-month-old child was unvaccinated. Only days before … Read more
This summer Australia will be home to 46 international cruise ships, including some of the best and biggest in the business. More luxury ships from lines like Regent Seven Seas, Ponant, Viking, Oceania, Cunard and Seabourn are set to visit from October to March next year. And between P&O Australia, Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises, Carnival … Read more
P&O Cruises Australia’s Pacific Explorer has today made history after becoming the first cruise ship to return to New Caledonia post-COVID. In what marked the long-anticipated reopening of New Caledonia’s maritime borders to cruise tourism, Pacific Explorer sailed into Noumea this morning for an overnight stay, which featured local celebrations to mark the return of … Read more
It’s a case of Dr Seuss versus Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Who will win in this battle for the hearts, minds and wallets of Aussie families with kids looking for a cruise holiday at sea? Adolfo Perez, Carnival’s SVP of global sales and trade marketing shrugged off stiff competition from Disney Cruise Line which is … Read more
Carnival Cruise Line has today confirmed their plans for this Australian wave season, with newly acquired ship Costa Luminosa to join their fleet as Carnival Luminosa and sail out of Brisbane from this November. Carnival Luminosa will sail out of Brisbane from November all the way through to April, before repositioning to Seattle for a … Read more
Marguerite Fitzgerald, the newly appointed President of Carnival Australia and P&O Cruises Australia, has spoken of her confidence the return of cruise is imminent – and even announced a celebration on Sydney harbour. Ms Fitzgerald said she anticipated the lines that had been sailing in Australia would be involved in a a phased return from … Read more
The Federal Government has announced the almost two-year ban on foreign flagged cruise ships will be extended until February 17 – in another blow to the local cruise industry and thousands of family holidays. Health Minister Greg Hunt made the announcement tonight, citing the new virus variant Omicron. “The extension of these arrangements made by … 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.
