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More lines cancel grand world cruises next year

Once it was one of the most popular, highly sought-after itinerary – the grand world cruise which traversed the globe in more than 100 days. Today, with international borders still restricted, access to attractive ports […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Aug 28 2020
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HAL exits the Pacific – but insists it will bring in new vessels

Holland America Line has sold the Maasdam  – the ship which sailed Australia and New Zealand. The 27-year-old HAL veteran had gone to an undisclosed buyer. The line has also sold sister ship, Veedam, to […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 16 2020
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What the cruise lines say about when they’ll be back

There is much confusion over when international lines will return and cruise in Australian seas. The Federal Government’s official ban on foreign cruise vessels entering local waters ends on 17 September. So what do the […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Jun 18 2020
Ahoy

The Holland America performer who makes incredible paper bag outfits

Thousands of Australians are finding themselves cooped up in their hotels for two long weeks during the mandatory quarantine period. Australian dancer, Ashleigh Perrie, an employee of Holland America Line’s MS Zaandam was sailing through […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 18 2020
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Virtual cruises – how to keep your travel dreams alive while stuck at home

With cruisers stuck at home, lines have turned to virtual cruises to keep their passengers’ travel dreams alive until they get the greenlight to sail again. From Viking’s own television station, Viking.TV to Silversea’s collection […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Apr 23 2020
Ahoy

Captain Kate organises 12-ship sunset salute

Every night at 7:30pm, Captain Kate McCue of the Celebrity Edge sounds the bellowing horn of her ship. And in response, 12 other ships, all from different lines, join her in the evening spectacle. Captain McCue, […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 3 2020
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Free at last: Aussies on Zaandam and Rotterdam on their way home.

Over 130 Aussies on Holland America’s Zaandam and Rotterdam are on their way home on a chartered United Airlines flight. United says the charter will be a direct flight from San Francisco Airport to Sydney Airport […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 2 2020
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Norwegian Jewel’s guests lands in Sydney as 3,000 Australians remain on cruise ships at sea

The Norwegian Jewel’s 287 Australian passengers landed in Sydney on a Qantas charter flight from Honolulu, Hawaii this morning. The charter flight departed Honolulu on Wednesday afternoon after more than a day’s delay, according to […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 24 2020
Tips & Advice

HAL vs Princess – which is best for Alaska shore excursions

Last week, we reported the great debate between the two iconic lines offering Alaska cruises: Holland America Line and Princess Cruises. We covered their fleets, cruise itineraries and on board offerings. This week, we look […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 21 2020
Tips & Advice

HAL vs Princess – onboard: which is the best line in Alaska?

Holland America Line and Princess Cruises are two of the biggest lines in Alaska, both with a long history of bringing cruisers to see and explore Alaska. But who is the best? While both lines […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 14 2020
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Does your insurance cover you for coronavirus cancellations

Will your insurance cover a trip cancelled because of the coronavirus? With the world focused on the outbreak of the coronavirus, the impact is being felt on a wide scale throughout the travel industry. In […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 4 2020
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6,000, including 27 Aussies in lockdown on Costa ship as coronavirus declared “global emergency”

Major cruise lines have cancelled port calls and initiated new health measures amidst growing fears over the rapid spread of the coronavirus. Thousands of passengers have now been affected, and the numbers are likely to […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Jan 30 2020