From Carnival to Viking, almost every cruise line has fallen foul of New Zealand’s tough biosecurity regulations about hull cleaning. It’s meant disaster for many passengers who have travelled around the world for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. At least seven ships have changed their itineraries – and earned the ire of passengers for late calls that … Read more
After news that Australia’s ban on cruise was finally lifting, the first question was: “When can I get on a locally based ship?” The first international cruise line to arrive will be Ponant, when expedition ship Le Laperouse cruises out of Darwin on April 28, with Le Soleal set to join from May 28. That’s … 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
Just as the cruise world seemed to be getting unity on its vaccines protocols, radical politicians have stepped in to muddy the waters. Royal Caribbean and Celebrity have reversed their mandatory policy and announced cruises out of Florida and Texas will no longer require proof of vaccination. Celebrity Cruises will also no longer be asking … Read more
Cruise Passenger’s Celebrity Cruises contest winner was in no doubt about how happy the prize had made her. “OMG! I am so over the moon right now!” Effie was understandably excited. She had just found out she had won an Australian or New Zealand cruise of her choice worth up to $7,996. She’ll be aboard … Read more
Cruise lines are announcing new sail dates – but only for passengers who have had vaccines against COVID-19. The moves are a sign that it is likely most lines will insist on mandatory jabs for all except those in exempt categories because of ill health or other medical reasons. Princess, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity have … Read more
The best cruise dining & specialty restaurants Published by Cruise Passenger Published on 21 Feb 2020 When it comes to dining at sea, the options are many. So when you’re adding up the advantages of purchasing a dining package, is it worth it compared to paying as you go? When a handful of the larger … Read more
Surprisingly – leaving your Cruise booking to the last minute can pay off big time especially if you’re on the look out for discounts and added extras such as onboard credit offers, discounted add-ons such as shore excursions, freebies like drinks packages, 2 for 1 cruise deals and more. We’ve found a few of the best … Read more
Norway, the Northern Lights, the Nile and the South of France will be the hot destinations for 2020, one of Flight Centre’s top selling cruise consultants, Anna Shannon has predicted. “Experienced Australian cruisers who have done the multi-country river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest, are now booking cruises to the South of France and the … 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.
