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Dare to compare: Does Celebrity Cruises pass the luxury test?

There’s a new kid on the luxury block. Celebrity Cruises has invaded the “luxe” space, claiming membership of the “all inclusive” territory usually occupied by five-star lines like Regent Seven Seas and Silversea. “Holidays should […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Dec 4 2020
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Princess Cruises returns to New Zealand with a host of new experiences

The breath-taking beauty of New Zealand has always been close to the hearts of Australian cruisers. As the country’s favourite line returns Down Under next year, it will do so with some of the most […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Nov 16 2020
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Princess Cruises introduces revamped menu at SHARE by Curtis Stone

A new six-course, fine-dining experience from award-winning Chef Curtis Stone is now available at SHARE aboard Princess Cruises. The restaurant is featured aboard Emerald Princess and Ruby Princess and the refreshed menu comprises of artfully […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 24 2018
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Why more cruise ships feel like home

Photo: Brain Gaskin of Australian Cruising News Travellers, while they love to explore new destinations and experience new cultures, still love touches of home, research shows. Cruise lines make an effort to cater for every […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Sep 28 2017
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Woman murdered on cruise ship by her husband infront of their children

An Alaskan cruise to celebrate a couple’s wedding anniversary allegedly ended in the bizarre murder of a mother-of-three by her husband. Kristy Manzanares, 39 has been identified as the victim by her husband, Kenneth, also […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 28 2017
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Weekly roundup: Legend leaves, Oprah’s cruise program and more

Sydney’s capacity problems continued this week as Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas spent Thursday anchored in the harbour while passengers disembarked by ferry to White Bay Cruise Terminal. Royal Caribbean told CP: “Radiance of […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Feb 10 2017
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How the Emerald Princess conquered Australia

The newest addition to Sydney’s homeported fleet, Emerald Princess, is already virtually sold out until April next year – with a wait-list of passengers hoping of cancellations. As the biggest Princess Cruises’ ship to be […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Dec 2 2016
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Princess Cruises new Kiwi immersive cruises

Princess Cruises, one of Australia’s favourite cruise lines has announced a new program for guests sailing to New Zealand. It is a combination of onboard experiences and shore excursions, and guests can immerse themselves in […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 25 2016
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Emerald every bit a Princess as she starts Sydney tour

The newest addition to Sydney’s fleet received a super-star welcome this week. Emerald Princess – the biggest Princess Cruises’ ship to be based in Sydney, gives Princess a capacity of 11,800 berths across five ships […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Nov 18 2016
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Emerald Princess sets sail from Sydney

The newest addition to Sydney’s fleet arrived through the heads to a super-star welcome of drones, photographers and fireworks. Emerald Princess – the biggest Princess Cruises’ ship to be based in Sydney, gives the line […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Nov 16 2016
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The class of 2017 – the ships making maiden calls to Australia

This year’s wave season will see a whole new fleet of ships which will make their inaugural trips to Australia. And over the next 12 months, there will be more new ships than ever before. […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 28 2016