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As overseas travel starts in November, experts say we’ll cruise abroad before locally

Australian cruisers face the prospect of cruising internationally before setting foot onboard a ship in local waters. As Prime Minister Scott Morrison revealed Australians are expected to travel internationally in November and cruise lines cancelling […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Sep 30 2021
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World cruises are selling out – here are the ones you can still jump aboard

We know that world cruises have been popular.  But just three hours to sell out a Regent Seven Seas world cruise where even the cheapest tickets were around $100,000? Regent Seven Seas president and CEO […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Jul 22 2021
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Crystal names luxury expedition yacht Endeavor and announces she’s the most expensive per night at $2396

In a first for Germany and a sign of the restart of cruise, Crystal Endeavor was named yesterday in Germany. And her owner also announced another first:  she’s the most expensive per night of any […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Jun 26 2021
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Crystal Cruises reveals passengers will have to be vaccinated before cruising

Luxury line Crystal Cruises will require all passengers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days prior to their voyage either on its ocean and river bound ships. The line also said it will […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 19 2021
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A rollercoaster at sea, sky suites and celebrity eats: the shiny new ships sailing in 2021

Despite a COVID-19 throwing a sledgehammer into the travel industry, ship-builders have been busier than ever, building and readying ships across the world for sailings in 2021. Whether it be a mega-ship or a tiny […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 20 2020
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Crystal insists “We’re still in business” as owner halts debt repayments

Crystal Cruises’ proud boast was that it was the most awarded luxury line. This week, it announced a preview of the deployment for the all-suite, 62-guest Crystal Esprit yacht for 2023 and through to the first […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Aug 28 2020
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Virtual cruises – how to keep your travel dreams alive while stuck at home

With cruisers stuck at home, lines have turned to virtual cruises to keep their passengers’ travel dreams alive until they get the greenlight to sail again. From Viking’s own television station, Viking.TV to Silversea’s collection […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Apr 23 2020
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Revealed: the new face of cruising as reports say Carnival to restrict passenger numbers

Relaxing by the pool, queueing for the buffet, sharing the big table in the main restaurant – will all of these convivial cruise routines be available in the future? Meeting new people and forming friendships […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 17 2020
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Crystal Cruises to sail Antarctic expeditions in November 2021

Crystal Cruises’ first expedition yacht Crystal Endeavor is sailing the Antarctic in November 2021, on itineraries offering eight days of exploring the immense glaciers and icebergs and searching for penguin colonies, seals and more. Discover […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 27 2020

The new European excursions of 2020/21

Many river lines have changed itineraries and shore excursions to attract regular cruisers back to popular routes like Amsterdam to Basel next year. Guests will see new castles and cathedrals, experience more foodie tours and […]

WORDS BY Vanessa Wu . Mar 25 2020
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6,000, including 27 Aussies in lockdown on Costa ship as coronavirus declared “global emergency”

Major cruise lines have cancelled port calls and initiated new health measures amidst growing fears over the rapid spread of the coronavirus. Thousands of passengers have now been affected, and the numbers are likely to […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Jan 30 2020
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Crystal Endeavor reveals first interior renderings

Crystal Cruises’ first expedition yacht the Crystal Endeavor reveals her first interior renderings as she is just less than a year away from her maiden voyage and her AU/NZ season. Take a look at the […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 28 2019