A number of cruise lines have come out saying that passengers will be required to be vaccinated before sailing. Cruise Passenger has provided the full list of lines. British based Saga Cruises was the first line in January 2021 to announce that they will require vaccinations for all passengers and crew on overseas voyages. And over … Read more
Victorian couple Kay and Paul McAloney paid $22,194 to Webjet Exclusives for a cruise, rail trip on the Rocky Mountaineer, accommodation and flights. But like hundreds of customers, they are still awaiting their refund. When their trip of a lifetime was cancelled, the couple, who had contacted Webjet Exclusives for a refund, were immediately issued … Read more
Celebrity Cruises is returning to Europe, with the second ship of their Edge Series, Celebrity Apex, set to debut in Greece on June 19th. Celebrity Apex’s summer season will include two itineraries, the Greek Islands with Cyprus and the Greek Islands with Israel. The first itinerary will spread itself across Rhodes, Mykonos, Santorini and along … Read more
Debra and Nicholas Grimm saved for 18 months for an $18,000 dream holiday to Canada and Alaska to celebrate a 60th birthday last June. The Grimms, accompanied by their best mates, Amanda and Malcolm Lockyer paid a total of $36,000 to Webjet for their bucket-list, 18-day holiday to experience Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer and a Celebrity … Read more
Celebrity Cruises has launched into air travel giving passengers the seamless ability to book their cruise itinerary with international flights. The Flights by Celebrity booking platform will also give passengers an airfare credit of $500 per booking, if they book a Celebrity cruise and flights before 30 April. The bonus offer will apply to all … Read more
Kate McCue – who became the first American woman to captain a megaship at the age of 38 and accessorises her uniform with black platform patent Christian Louboutins – may be pretty, but she’s also gritty. The woman at the helm of Celebrity’s flagship, Celebrity Edge, was supposed to sign off for three months of shore … Read more
Maree Curtis and her partner had booked their holiday of a lifetime to celebrate retirement – flights with Air Canada; a rail trip on the Rocky Mountaineer and an Alaskan cruise aboard the Celebrity Solstice. Then along came COVID-19, and like thousands of others, the couple saw their $20,000 dream evaporate before their eyes. But … Read more
There’s a new kid on the luxury block. Celebrity Cruises has invaded the “luxe” space, claiming membership of the “all inclusive” territory usually occupied by five-star lines like Regent Seven Seas and Silversea. “Holidays should be effortless from the start. That’s why every Celebrity cruise includes drinks, Wi-Fi and service charges – always. It’s that … Read more
In a major departure for a big ship line, Celebrity Cruises is invading the luxury space with inclusions like WiFi, drinks and tips. The new ‘Always Included’ approach to pricing aims to put an end to complex promotions, add-ons and limited time offers and give passengers a more luxurious experience. Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, president and CEO … 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.
