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Inside the new and cool Celebrity Edge

Celebrity Cruises is bringing whole new meaning to the concept of cool with its newest ship, the 2,918-passenger Celebrity Edge, plans for which were unveiled in Miami this week. South African-born designer Kelly Hoppen has […]

WORDS BY Sue Bryant . Mar 17 2017
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Cunard releases itineraries for Queen Elizabeth Australian season

Cunard has released the itineraries for the Queen Elizabeth when she will be homeported in Melbourne from 2019. The luxury line just announced two weeks ago it would be homeporting the beautiful ship and Aussies […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 14 2017
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Bookings open for the world’s largest ship

Royal Caribbean announced yesterday it will be launching the world’s largest ship, Symphony of the Seas next year. She’ll be a ‘tad bigger’ than her sister and currently the world’s largest ship, Harmony of the […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 10 2017
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EXCLUSIVE: Double berthing in Sydney could mean more homeported ships for Australia

The Port of Sydney is set to introduce a new berthing system at the Overseas Passenger Terminal which could double the capacity of the iconic wharf. It will create jobs and produce a big income […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Feb 17 2017
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P&O introduces new seafood restaurant on Pacific Dawn

Guests onboard the Pacific Dawn will be able to try the new seafood restaurant called Shell & Bones. If you’re a lover of seafood, you’ll be able to try Singaporean-style crab from Queensland and steamed […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 13 2017
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Weekly roundup: bye bye Pacific Pearl :( ; NRL cruises announced; Crystal will return to the Northwest Passage

Bye bye Pacific Pearl The heart-wrenching aria, Time to Say Goodbye played as Pacific Pearl, one of Australia’s favourite ships left Sydney Harbour earlier this week. She’s en route to New Zealand for her last […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 3 2017
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Opinion

Why little cruisers are such a big issue

Well shiver my timbers, who knew that even chatting about kids behaving badly on cruises could be so incendiary? A few online discussions on the subject brought up some furious reactions that could be pretty […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 27 2017
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Weekly roundup: Dream Cruises gets a mermaid; Aqua Expeditions host Michelin-starred chef; hot Oceania Cruises extra

Professional mermaid onboard the Genting Dream It may not be everyone’s idea of enrichment, but Dream Cruises’  Genting Dream hosted Mermaid Kat on board recently. She’s a real life professional mermaid who was formerly Miss Germany. […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jan 27 2017
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Weekly roundup: two new Carnival Corporation ships; MSC starts construction of private island

Carnival Corporation to build two new ships One of the world’s largest cruise brands, Carnival Corporation announced overnight it would be building two cruise ships with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri – one for Holladn America Line […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jan 20 2017
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The big cruise ship arrivals for 2017

It’s a big year for cruise with nine ships launching this year. And if you’re a first time cruiser, these new vessels will boast some of the best food, high-tech experiences (think go kart tracks […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jan 13 2017
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Uniworld to launch new brand for millennials

Boutique luxury river cruise line Uniworld, normally known for its decadent furnishings and personalised butler service announced it would be targeting a new market – the millennials. U by Uniworld which is aimed at the […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 12 2017
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Katarina Line awarded Best Croatian Destination Management Company

Boutique travel company Katarina line has been named as the ‘Best Croatian Destination Management Company’ at the prestigious ‘Days of Croatian Tourism’ awards. The ceremony, which is sponsored by the Croatian Tourist Board, the Ministry […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Dec 2 2016
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