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Silver Shadow to get extensive facelift
The all-suite luxury ship, Silver Shadow, will be undergoing a multimillion-dollar dry dock refurbishment in November 2019. The refurbishment is part of Silversea’s Project Invictus, with ship-wide upgrades inspired by the design of Silver Muse. Peter Shanks, Silversea’s UK managing director, said the “biggest change” on the vessel would be on deck five where a new … Read more
Travel like a billionaire – but pay like a pauper
In 2014, the late Microsoft co-founder turned billionaire investor, Paul Allen parked his 126-metre-long super yacht named Octopus in Sydney Harbour. He made headlines, nabbing the prime spot, right in front of the Harbour Bridge for our famous New Year’s Eve fireworks display, dwarfing even the glitziest of yachts on the water. Fully equipped with … Read more
Revel in the seasonal sights, scents and sounds of magical Christmas markets
Ancient cathedrals, quaint market stalls and decorated squares of cities and towns along Europe’s legendary rivers – the magical Christmas Markets experience is best enjoyed in the true luxury of Crystal River Cruises. The World’s Most Luxurious River Cruise Line features festive 7- to 10-night Christmas Markets voyages perusing romantic villages along the Rhine and … Read more
Cruise Passenger chats to the bad boy of British cuisine, Marco Pierre White
Enfant terrible and MasterChef extraordinaire Marco Pierre White sat down for a chat with Teresa Ooi. “The simplest dish, cooked well and using great local ingredients, will create love round the dining table.” So says Marco Pierre White, the original bad boy of British cooking. He was the youngest-ever chef to be awarded three Michelin … Read more
Seabourn’s new ship is for the explorer who likes the finer things in life
Moroccan scholar Ibn Battuta said: “Travelling leaves you speechless, then turns you into a story teller.” This was how Seabourn President Richard Meadows described how well-heeled guests would feel when they cruise on the ultra-luxury expedition ship, Seabourn Venture. The latest expedition vessel launches on the chilly waters of Arctic and Antarctica in mid-2021, and … Read more
Dress codes are alive and well – here’s how to decode them
“God help you, if you arrive in a cream Paul Smith jacket when the invitation dictated a tux,” whispered one passenger who habitually cruises Cunard, his face suffused in horror. The legendary British line has one of the most elaborate dress codes anywhere – and you are more than expected to dress by the rule … Read more
We’re here to find you extraordinary experiences
Hello First, a big thank you for continuing to read Cruise Passenger’s stories. As Australia’s oldest and widest-read independent cruise publication, we truly treasure the time you spend with us. Today, we present the inaugural edition of Luxury – our newsletter designed for readers who are a little more discerning. We all know cruise is … Read more
Windstar Cruises unveils plans for revolutionary fleet upgrade
Leading small ship cruise line, Windstar Cruises has unveiled a US$250 million revolutionary initiative which will stretch and re-engine its three existing vessels. Under the major refurbishment, each Windstar ship – the Star Breeze, Star Legend and Star Pride – will be cut in half and a new section inserted which will lengthen each vessel … Read more
