Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s big day has sparked cruise lines to celebrate the Royal Wedding with live screenings and special onboard activities. Cunard’s three ships – Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth – will screen the Royal Wedding at a high tea serving specially crafted Union Jack butterfly, Chocolate Crown and Victoria … Read more
Cruise lines are supporting the idea of utilising Port Botany as an alternative berth due to the lack of space in Sydney Harbour. According to The Daily Telegraph, Sydney’s space issue has forced the government to consider new facilities at Port Botany – which is just a short distance from the city’s dirtiest beach. “The government … Read more
Carnival Corporation’s Australian managers today promised support to reinstate marriages for gay and lesbian passengers aboard their vessels. The move came in a statement to Cruise Passenger after suggestions from the UK that LGBTQ travel agencies could organise a boycott of the brands if they did nothing. Carnival Corporation, the world’s biggest cruise company which includes well-known … Read more
Just a week after announcing an extended cruising season for Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth, the line has now announced partnerships with some of Australia’s best-loved brands. The famous red-and-black Cunard bellboys will be dressed in a uniform being designed by R.M.Williams. Akubra hats will form part of their new look. Award-winning Melbourne-based boutique whisky distillery STARWARD … Read more
Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth will spend a second season sailing in Australian waters for at least 101 days or more in the summer of 2021. “There is no doubt that Cunard will maintain, if not grow Queen Elizabeth’s presence in Australia in 2021 – but we will vary her voyages,” David Rousham, Cunard vice president UK … Read more
Luxury cruise line, Cunard will double the Australian sailing season for Queen Elizabeth to 101 days in 2019-20 summer. This is because of the “unprecedented growth in demand” from Australian cruisers, Cunard senior vice president Simon Palethorpe said today. Instead of spending 54-days Down Under as originally scheduled, Queen Elizabeth will spend 101 days in … Read more
Luxury and iconic cruise brand Cunard announced availabilities on itineraries for the Queen Elizabeth’s sailings Down Under in 2019. During her two-month season in Australia, there are sailings ranging from two to 18 nights on offer so it’s a great chance for passengers to experience the iconic brand. The Queen Elizabeth is the newest ship … Read more
The engagement of Prince Harry and American TV star Meghan Markle has sent the world in to a frenzy. It’s even sent the cruise world into a spin with punters in Britain and the US now trying to pick which cruise ship she will christen. For Duchess Kate, it was the Royal Princess which made … Read more
This week was a massive week for Carnival Corporation with the brand announcing it would be transferring the Golden Princess to P&O, the larger Ruby Princess to be moved Down Under, Carnival Cruise Line will be sailing two ships full-time in Australia and there will be a fourth ship built for luxury line Cunard. With … Read more