Australia’s cruise restart could take a major step forward next Wednesday when Health Minister Brad Hazzard sits down for crucial talks with cruise industry chiefs. The meeting, while one of many, is seen as vital. Eighty per cent has often been cited by the federal government as a trigger to restart local cruise sailings. The … Read more
Cruisers from Canada and the United Kingdom may be unable to sail on a number of lines if they have mixed their vaccinations, while others in America are facing stiff COVID test payments of $180 a time. As Australian lines remain paused and have yet to reveal their policies towards vaccination, elsewhere cruise ship companies … Read more
Australia’s cruise industry yesterday reacted angrily to news that Canada is reopening to sailings – leaving Australia as the only leading cruise nation where the government is doing nothing about a resumption. To rub salt in the wound, an astonishing 43,000 cruisers have sent notes to their MPs – only to receive a stock letter … Read more
Carnival Cruise Line in America received some backlash after posting a list of its new health protocols for when cruises restart. The line called it is CruiseHealth Program which the line said also applied to all Carnival Corporation brands. But the line took the list of new protocols down from their website and replaced it … Read more
From 2021 Carnival Cruise Line will have two dedicated ships sailing year-round from Australia, Carnival Spirit and Carnival Splendor providing myriad itinerary options for cruise-loving Aussies. From backyard experiences in Australia and New Zealand to cruises through the tropical South Pacific, guests will certainly enjoy their relaxing time aboard a Carnival cruise. If anything, choosing … Read more
Carnival Cruise Line has further extended its pause in operations for all Australian sailings through to 19 April 2021. In addition, Carnival Spirit sailings will also be cancelled through to June 2021. Carnival apologised for the “disruption to your holiday plans and trust you understand this decision was made with everyone’s best interest at heart.” … Read more
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
Join hosts Rosie and Peter on the On Board with Cruise Passenger podcast as they celebrate 50 years of Princess Cruises in Australia through unforgettable passenger stories.
