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Full steam ahead – 9 of the world’s most opulent train journeys

The glamour of high-end train travel has never faded, with a constant queue of travellers eager to be transported back to the 1920s on board an Orient-Express train. And now with the ever-increasing environmental concerns […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 9 2022
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Ponant returns to Australia in 2023 with itineraries from Cairns

Ponant has launched 14 new itineraries for its 2023 expedition season. The company will set sail with nine new luxury expeditions from North-West Australia, through to Indonesia in Southeast Asia as well as five new […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 4 2022
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Crystal Endeavor’s owner claims he had the world’s most expensive suite – but is he right?

It was a bold statement from the proud new owner of one of the world’s most expensive expedition yachts. When Crystal Cruises launched the new Crystal Endeavor in a glittering ceremony attended by top German […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Jul 2 2021
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YOTSPACE superyacht voyages: The solution high end cruise passengers have been waiting for

Since the pandemic hit Australia in March last year, the cruise industry has been left in disarray. Even now, nearly a year-and-a-half later, the industry remains at a standstill with the government currently offering no […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Jun 24 2021
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“The latest evolution in luxury cruising” – Regent Seven Seas reveals its latest ship

Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the line which brought you “the world’s most luxurious ship” and “perfection” has revealed the name of its newest vessel  –  the Seven Seas Grandeur. Never backward in coming forward with […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Jun 23 2021
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First pictures: Scenic’s submarine takes a dive

Scenic have released the much-anticipated first images of the Scenic Eclipse submarine, Scenic Neptune, taking a dive in the Caribbean during its inaugural season. Pilot Remy Izendooren has been charged with the task of successfully […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 20 2019
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Hurry – itineraries for 2021 are already selling fast

It is going to be big year for luxury cruises in 2021. And the continuing strength of the luxury cruise market means passengers are booking further and further ahead. The year will usher in new, […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Nov 20 2019
Tips & Advice

The amazing rise of luxury yachts means you’ll be spoilt for choice

Luxury yachts used to be exclusive holiday vessels of billionaires. But as more cruise lines are launching their own, cruisers can take their pick from the line up for their next luxury holiday. Big lines […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 19 2019
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Coral Expeditions’ new Australian Coastal Wilderness voyages in 2021

Coral Expeditions will launch its domestic cruise season with a collection of Australia’s Coastal Wilderness voyages in 2021. The diverse range of itineraries will include Cape York, Arnhem Land, Torres Straits, Ningaloo, remote islands of […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Nov 19 2019
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Luxury line Seabourn’s Down Under summer season program

Boutique luxury line, Seabourn will return to Australia and New Zealand next month for the summer season making maiden calls to Portland, Hobart, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Airlie Beach and Brisbane. Its two luxury ships, Seabourn […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Nov 19 2019
Reviews

Chasing the dragons – a luxury voyage to Komodo Island

Nusa Kode’s heavily forested backbone slopes down to a horseshoe-shaped bay where the Banda Sea waters lap against a lonesome beach. If not for the six Komodo dragons prowling menacingly along the water’s edge, it […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 9 2019