In what appears to be a promising sign, Captain Vittorio Marchi and his crew are back on board Carnival Spirit and sharing updates as they wait for new orders offshore near Singapore. The Carnival Spirit crew are just one of the latest to begin to mobilise as vaccine news grows and safe-cruising framework details are ironed … Read more
A change is as good as a holiday, they say. But nothing beats the real thing. So now that the kids have left home – or at least figured out how to look after themselves – it’s time for you and your partner to enjoy a bit of well-deserved time to reconnect. And where better … Read more
She’s the original ‘fun ship’. But she’s not just a playground for families. The Carnival Spirit is also for that more energetic couple craving fun, adventure AND the chance to unwind and relax – without the kids. The Spirit boasts the largest waterpark at sea on a home ported ship in Australia. She’s also home to the heart racing, adrenaline pumping Green Thunder, one of … Read more
Despite a COVID-19 throwing a sledgehammer into the travel industry, ship-builders have been busier than ever, building and readying ships across the world for sailings in 2021. Whether it be a mega-ship or a tiny expedition ship, cruise lines are gearing up for 2021 to be a year of new ships and new itineraries, some … Read more
Carnival Cruise Line announced it would delay the Carnival Spirit and Carnival Splendor from returning to Australia. The two ships were due in this year for extensive upgrades and the line has decided to delay the launch of the refurbished ships until later next year. Carnival Spirit cruises from Brisbane have been cancelled until June 2021. Additionally, Carnival has … Read more
The fun family line, Carnival, has revealed videos and photos of their new BOLT roller coaster on Carnival’s Mardi Gras which will start sailing in February 2021. Whether you’re young, young at heart, a thrill-seeker or somebody who is feeling a little too relaxed after lounging in the sun – the BOLT roller coaster is … Read more
After the 2008 recession and the 9/11 attacks, the cruise industry heavily discounted cruise prices in a bid to lure back travellers. During the coronavirus crisis, some thought there would be the same rock-bottom prices we saw in previous periods of instability. But this time, it’s different. Industry watchers, analysts and executives from the cruise … Read more
It’s a girl – delivered 37,000 feet in the air. When a passenger on board an Emirates flight, went into labour, two Carnival Cruise Line nurses, Christine Anne and John helped deliver a healthy baby girl. The newborn has been named Sky. The two crew members from the cruise ship Carnival Breeze, were being repatriated … Read more
A number of cruise lines have started consulting with high tech companies offering infrared cameras and UV lights to detect and kill coronavirus. Multiple companies are moving ahead and have already started consultations with numerous cruise companies. Infrared Cameras Inc announced in a press statement, that they would be partnering with Carnival Cruise Lines to … 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.
