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 be effortless from the start. That’s why every Celebrity cruise includes drinks, Wi-Fi and service charges – always. It’s that … Read more
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 extraordinary itineraries to the Land of the Long White Cloud. This unhurried corner of the world is what attracts Australian … Read more
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 displayed dishes made from the finest ingredients at sea. This includes mouth-watering dishes like butter-poached chunks of Alaskan King Crab … Read more
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 39, earlier this week. The criminal complaint says medical workers and security personnel were called to the couple’s cabin on … Read more
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 based in Sydney takes her second journey into the Pacific, passenger numbers reveal just how Australian cruisers have whole-heartedly embraced … Read more
As part of Princess Cruises’ largest ever fleet deployment to Australia this wave season, its biggest vessel makes her maiden arrival into Australian ports this November. We tell you how to eat, stay and play on the Emerald Princess in this three-part series; in this second part, let’s stay! Cruise lines take beds extremly seriously. … 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.
