Cruise

The MSC Magnifica to call at Wollongong on world cruise

MSC Cruises announced it would be using Wollongong as a turnaround port for the new 2020 MSC Magnifica world cruise. The Cruise Wollongong chair Councillor Leigh Colacino and the Destination Wollongong Chair, Colin Bloomfield made […]

Viking Ocean cruises launches its sixth ship

Viking today announced its sixth ship – the 930-guest Viking Jupiter floated out. Scheduled for delivery in early 2019, the arrival of Viking Jupiter will officially make Viking the largest small ship ocean cruise line in the […]

CroisiEurope expands its fleet with new ships and technology

European river cruise line CroisiEurope announced it’s adding three vessels to its growing fleet. Its ships the Van Gogh and Renoir are two completely rebuilt versions of older ships and CroisiEurope has redesigned and redecorated […]

Cruise with confidence: How to choose your ideal river cruise

A friend recently asked me what the "best" river cruise would be for him to book—which is a pretty big question!

New Manfredi restaurant on Viking River

Viking River Cruises is changing up its dining options by introducing a new restaurant onboard its fleet of river Longships. Manfredi’s will be a complimentary venue open for dinner only on the Aquavit Terrace which […]

New security protocols after brawl on Carnival Legend

A brawl onboard the Carnival Legend in February has prompted a wide-ranging review of security and new measures on board all the vessels operated by the world’s biggest cruise line. Christine Duffy, Carnival Cruise Line […]

True love stories on the high seas

Jackson Anthony was boarding Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas on a family holiday when he saw Monica Monk standing on a balcony for the first time. He turned to his mother and said, “I’m […]

Big plans for MSC’s new Asian ship

MSC Cruises announced this week it would be sending a new build ship, the MSC Bellissima to sail around Asia by 2020. She will be the newest flagship for the region and will be tailored […]

New itineraries and shore excursions for uber luxe Ritz-Carlton yacht

It’s one of the most highly anticipated arrivals in the cruise world – the swanky and super sleek Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection group, which will be launched in February 2020, has released more details around […]

The bear essentials: the best Alaskan shore excursions

Alaska can be overwhelming (in the nicest possible way). To get the most out of an Inside Passage cruise you need to get off the beaten track and explore. Jocelyn Pride has some suggestions to […]

The best 2018 cruise itineraries for millennials on a budget

If you’re looking for a non-traditional kind of cruise, there are a number of lines and travel agencies which offer everything from themed holidays to once-in-a-lifetime adventures. These cruises and holidays will also appeal to […]

Sapphire Princess emerges from dry dock with new offerings

Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess has emerged from a two-week dry dock in Singapore with upgraded public spaces as well as a new signature logo on her bow. Finishing up a season cruising throughout Asia, Sapphire […]