Sometimes it’s a coloured card hanging from your lanyard. Sometimes, it’s the invitation to the exclusive captain’s cocktail. Cruise lines are always looking for ways to reward their most loyal cruisers. But how do they match up? Cruise Passenger has been immersed in the perks and privileges offered by loyalty programs. We found similar perks … Read more
Carnival Cruise Line has selected the winning name for Carnival Splendor’s new green waterslide which Australians can try when it debuts in Sydney December this year. The winning entry of the state-wide naming competition is … Green Lightning! The name that beat almost 3,000 entries came from Debbie Dye from Coorangong, NSW. Ms Dye scored … Read more
“It’s never too early for a cocktail.” Thank Sir Noel Coward for this advice – now you have the perfect excuse to indulge while you’re on vacation. Cruise lines don’t need an excuse. They have been putting passengers in vacation mode for years with superstar mixologists, themed bars, specialty cocktails and exclusive collaborations. Cruise Passenger … Read more
Carnival Australia wrapped up another record-breaking summer cruise season this weekend – after pumping over half a billion dollars into the economy with 698 port calls. The season kicked off with the arrival of Princess Cruises’ Majestic Princess on September 15 – the largest Princess ship to sail in Australia. Cunard, another of Carnival’s cruise … Read more
The summer cruise season is drawing to a close, but you can be sure that the lines and guests are already gearing up for the next. In fact, the countdown has already started. The new season will bring new ships, fresh upgrades and some stunning new destinations and activities. Because Australians are now booking 10 … Read more
It’s 270 days until the brand-spanking new Carnival Splendor rolls into Sydney, and to tempt cruise enthusiasts aboard, the line has just announced an eclectic line up of new culinary options. In addition to a number of all-inclusive family favourites, the newest and largest ship to be home ported year round in Australia will feature … Read more
“It’s a sprint not a marathon,” says the Carnival Legend’s Entertainment Director Calvyn. “There’s a much more fun atmosphere on a three-day cruise compared to something like an eight-day cruise,” he said. Short cruises are all the rage this winter, with a number of lines offering them. Some are attached to events. Others are tapping … Read more
Carnival Cruise Line revealed the much-anticipated design for Carnival Splendor’s new WaterWorks. It includes two thrilling waterslides and a SplashZone to be added as part of her extensive dry dock in November, in anticipation of her arrival into her new homeport of Sydney in December this year. Building on Carnival’s reputation for jaw-dropping waterslides, Carnival Splendor, set to become the newest … Read more
Carnival Cruises Lines is enforcing harsher penalties on smokers caught lighting up in undesignated areas like their balconies. The news follows other lines outlawing smokers from balconies and decks. Carnival is among the toughest, telling its guests they could be fined $500 or even disembarked at the next port for persistent bad behaviour over smokes. … 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.
