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Icon of the Seas fire
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Small fire breaks out on Icon of the Seas

The world's largest ship, Icon of the Seas, was docked in Costa Maya in Mexico when suddenly it experienced power outages and a small fire.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Jun 26 2024
Explore Asia with the elephants and monks in Thailand.
Destinations

Destination Focus: Asia

For cruise enthusiasts seeking to immerse themselves in the vibrant tapestry of ancient cultures, stunning landscapes, and gastronomic wonders, Asia is one destination to beat. 

WORDS BY Nuelan Magbanua . Jun 24 2024
One of the natural gems in cruising The South Pacific is the flower pot rock in Pago Pago
Destinations

Destination Focus: The South Pacific

Just a short journey from Australian shores lies the awe-inspiring expanse of the South Pacific, an idyllic paradise that stands out because of its pristine beaches, crystal-clear lagoons, and an array of vibrant cultures.

WORDS BY Nuelan Magbanua . Jun 11 2024
Cruise Passenger features ultimate guide to Carnival Cruise Line.
Cruise Lines

Ultimate Guide to Carnival Cruise Line Australia

Tagged as the World’s Most Popular Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Line has a five-decade history of providing bucket-listed voyages around the world. 

WORDS BY Nuelan Magbanua . May 29 2024
Royal Caribbean ship
Cruise Lines

Ultimate guide to Royal Caribbean ships

With Royal Caribbean’s six-month Down Under season in full swing, Australian cruisers are in for a treat with some of the world’s best megaresorts at sea. 

WORDS BY Nuelan Magbanua . Dec 13 2023
NCL's Norwegian Spirit
Cruise Lines

Ultimate guide to Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is all set for its summer season down under with Norwegian Spirit offering a series of seven 12-day itineraries from December 2023 until March 2024. 

WORDS BY Nuelan Magbanua . Nov 29 2023
Mia wants to cruise! The heart wrenching dilemma facing families who want to cruise with kids
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Mia wants to cruise! The heart wrenching dilemma facing families who want to cruise with kids

P&O recently made an announcement that vaccinations will be a requirement for their Australian cruises – with even kids over 12, who are now eligible for vaccines in Australia, requiring a double jab to get […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Sep 2 2021
Carnival Legend departs Sydney ahead of $65 million dry dock
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Carnival Legend departs Sydney ahead of $65 million dry dock

Carnival Legend sailed out of Sydney Heads last night for her annual northern hemisphere summer season in Alaska, ahead of an exciting dry dock taking place in May 2018. Carnival is investing A$65 million into Funship 2.0 […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 5 2018
One month to go - inside Symphony of the Seas
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One month to go – inside Symphony of the Seas

The arrival of the world’s largest ship, Symphony of the Seas, is just around the horizon with the Royal Caribbean ship passing the first of its sea trials. These sea trials are undertaken in the […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 22 2018
Stowaway galah takes Princess Cruises' holiday around New Zealand
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Stowaway galah takes Princess Cruises’ holiday around New Zealand

A stowaway galah will be reunited with its family after it decided to take a cruise around New Zealand and Carnival Corporation are planning a party to reunite the bird with her family. Harri the […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 2 2018
Symphony of the Seas food entertainment
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Symphony of the Seas’ incredible food and entertainment options revealed

One of the world’s largest cruise companies, Royal Caribbean has released details around the world’s largest ship – the Symphony of the Seas. Symphony of the Seas will eclipse her sister, Harmony of the Seas in size. […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 19 2017