Celebrity Flora, the newest ship from the company best known for its premium megaliners, has begun her inaugural sailings around the Galapagos. Known for its abundant wildlife and rugged terrain, Galapagos is a naturalists dream. Small wonder, then, that Celebrity Flora is as environmentally friendly as she can be. But that doesn’t mean she can’t … Read more
Celebrity Cruises has revealed its recently refurbished Celebrity Equinox as part of the lines Celebrity Revolution program. The cruise line is working on recreating its entire fleet with new public spaces, dining experiences, spa and wellness areas and more. The ship is the third in the fleet to be ‘revolutionised’ as part of the line’s … Read more
A number of Australian cruisers are tipping their favourite staff on board personally – even though gratuities are already included in their fares. A survey of Cruise Passenger’s Facebook group found confusion on whether gratuities are a compulsory charge or something that can be removed from bills. Some members claimed that they take gratuities off … Read more
When Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas returns to Australia for the 2019/20 wave season, she’ll be sporting a different outfit. She’ll be decked out with new rides and activities like the SkyPad, a simulated trampoline ride, new waterslides and much more. If you’ve cruised aboard Voyager of the Seas and think you’ve done it … Read more
Celebrity Cruises is set to build a fifth Edge-class ship – cementing the new, radical design as one of the most successful. The new ship will be delivered in 2024. Celebrity Edge, first in the class, was delivered just last year after much anticipation for its eye-catching design elements like the Magic Carpet, a moving … 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 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
The new Celebrity Flora, the new expedition ship from Celebrity Cruises, will feature top deck ‘glamping’ when she starts sailing in 2019. You’ll be able to spend the night in two luxury cabanas as part of the Galapagos Glamping experience – one is fitted with a double bed for snoozing and the second is designed … Read more
Celebrity Cruises’ 2020/21 season will boast visits to more than 280 ports in 77 countries and 169 overnight stays onboard their four ships, fresh from a $700 million fleet-wide refurbishment. It will be the first time that two Solstice-class ships are based in Australia, with newly refreshed Celebrity Eclipse homeported in Melbourne and Celebrity Solstice … 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.
