Small ships are leading the charge back to cruising

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Small is beautiful.ย  The cruise industry is seeing early signs of recovery with several lines resuming operations for local travellers in the wake of COVID-19. Boutique company Katarina Line, which specialises in cruising the Dalmatian coast, resumed sailing last month with departures from Opatija, Split and Dubrovnik. โ€œSmall-ship cruising is among the safest way to … Read more

Explorer Dream homeports in Auckland

Dream Cruises heads to Newcastle during Sydney homeport

Dream Cruisesโ€™ Explorer Dream made her maiden call in Auckland this week where she will homeport until 26 January next year offering a variety of itineraries across New Zealand. During her seasonal deployment in Auckland, Explorer Dream will offer 7-night itineraries to popular destinations such as Wellington, Milford Sound, Akaroa, Picton and Napier. โ€œAs Dream … Read more

Dream Cruises puts the naughty in nautical with nude adults-only show

Dream Boys on Explorer Dream

Prepare your hoots and whistles for the seductive dancing of Dream Cruisesโ€™ newest adults-only show on Explorer Dream – After Dark: Dream Boys. Catch these “dreamboats” at the main Zodiac Theatre when the clock strikes midnight and get treated to the sensual performance from the sun-kissed male dancers. Dream Cruises even teases the crowd with … Read more

Dream Cruises tests Sydney waters as its first international homeport

Dream Cruises tests Sydney waters as its first international homeport

Explorer Dream, the latest ship from Asiaโ€™s first luxury cruise line, has arrived in Sydney – marking the lineโ€™s first sailing beyond Asia. The 1,856-passenger ship, described as โ€œAsia at heart and international in spiritโ€, recently joined the lineโ€™s fleet in April 2019, after her $43.5 million (US$30 million) refurbishment, with new offerings for the … Read more

Asian luxury line reveals itineraries for Australia and New Zealand sailings

Explorer Dream 2019 itineraries

Dream Cruises has released details of the upcoming Australia and New Zealand deployment for the newest member of the fleet โ€“ Explorer Dream. Formerly the SuperStar Virgo of sister brand Star Cruises, Explorer Dream will undergo a US$30 million transformation in March 2019 to become one of the Dream Cruises fleet. Facilities will include The … Read more