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
Carnival Cruise Line launched its latest round of sailings for the 2021 wave season – and with 56 cruises on offer, it’s the largest ever deployment from the cruise line. On sale this month, Carnival’s latest program release will see almost double the number of sailings compared to its 2020 season, including a 66% increase … Read more
A family favourite, Carnival Cruise Line celebrated its one millionth guest since its first sailing in Australia, six years ago. The cruise line hosted around 40 of its most loyal passengers along with the crew and captain aboard the Carnival Spirit. Some guests at the event had spent over 260 sea days with the line. … Read more
Get a sneak peek of new spa and fitness amenities on board Carnival Splendor, including the first Cloud 9 Spa and accommodation in Australia. The ship is set to be Carnival’s newest and largest ship, homeported year-round in Australia in December 2019. Australians after some R&R will be “spoilt for choice”, says the line. “Holidays … 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.
