Australia’s BIG fun ship the Carnival Splendor is unusually quiet as she floats off the NSW. But Chloe Loddo, Cruise Director of Carnival Splendor and her team are all keeping busy with preparations and new ideas to debut when cruise returns. Carnival’s loyal fans have been lapping up Ms Loddo’s updates of life on board … Read more
The outbreak of coronavirus has affected the decisions of many travellers. Should I stay or should I go? But this perhaps, might be the best time to snag cruise and air deals. With ships being deployed to Australia and to the Mediterranean, away from Asian waters, not only are lines reducing prices but also companies … Read more
The local tribal chiefs of Lifou, Mare have closed the ports to cruise ships in response to fears of coronavirus spreading to the islands. Lifou and Mare have informed all cruise lines on January 31, that all visits to the islands have been cancelled until further notice as a precautionary measure. Over the weekend, guests … Read more
So you queued with your kids for the ship’s blockbuster ride and, just as you reach the front of the line, a group swoops past and takes your place. You’ve just met a new class of VIP on your ship. They are guests who have bought the line’s priority access program, which features perks usually … Read more
Carnival Cruise Line has banned cruisers from wearing “offensive” clothing while on board its ships which other guests may find disrespectful. In a major change to its dress code, Carnival has ruled that all guests “are expected to ensure their clothing and accessories are respectful to fellow guests. “Specifically, items worn during the cruise should … Read more
Most new vessels hang their hats on one new experience. And Carnival Splendor, the fun ship line’s newest and biggest offering in Australia, is no exception.
It’s like Click Frenzy on steroids – but should you be tempted by this year’s Black Friday deals? Cruise Passenger has looked, line by line, at what’s on offer. We found cruises that just start from just $75 a night with CMV and $87 a night on premium Holland America, and flight deals to the … Read more
Carnival Cruise Line will for the first time sail to the Kimberley, Papua New Guinea and Dravuni Island in Fiji in 2021-2022. The line has earmarked Carnival Spirit and Carnival Splendor to sail to these three new destinations including a 15-day sailing between Singapore and Brisbane calling at the Kimberley, making a maiden call to … Read more
An MSC employee made headlines this week after heroically diving into the ocean to rescue a passenger who jumped from the MSC Seaview. While the ship was touring the Italian city of Genoa, an Irish woman reportedly fell from the ship, and the crew member, an experienced sailor, jumped after the woman and rescued her … 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.
