Luxury

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 […]

Revealed: what luxury cruise chefs buy when they come to Australia

Cruise lines are adding sustainability to their menus and creating luxury dining experiences that don’t hurt the planet. This could be sourcing produce from sustainable farms or stocking up their ships with local produce. Locally […]

The man who creates Ponant expeditions tells us how he does it

Nicolas Dubreuil is a polar-regions specialist and head of Expeditions at PONANT. He tells us how much care goes into creating visits to remote parts of our planet. Q: Why is it important to take […]

Undiscovered luxury island locations

The start of the wave season heralds in some of the most luxurious ships to our waters. The South Pacific, in particular, is one of our favourite island destinations, boasting crystal clear waters, white sandy […]

Which luxury lines still love kids?

Many cruise lines now proudly boast a ‘No Kids’ policy, catering to the growing adults-only cruise market. Viking Cruise Lines, for example, stands firm that there’s a rising demand for peace and quiet onboard its […]

With as much as $11,000 coming off Luxe cruise prices, it’s bargain season

It’s a nice dilemma to have: is a price drop of over $11,000 what you want, or should you choose a stack of inclusions now on offer for free? Crystal Cruises and Silversea Cruises both […]

Entry level luxury: booking base-price cabins means you can sail for just $199 pp per night

Think luxury cruising, and the first thing that comes to mind is a spacious suite the size of an opulent apartment. But that may not be the best of luxury cruising.  There’s the intimate environment […]

Chef Nobu Matsuhisa sails with Crystal Cruises’ first expedition ship in Australia

Chef Nobu Matsuhisa will be aboard Crystal Cruises’ first expedition ship Crystal Endeavor when she sails from Bali to Cairns in October 15, 2020. Chef Nobu will join the 16-day “Indonesian Immersive & Great Barrier […]

Dame Helen Mirren christens the Scenic Eclipse in NYC

It’s been a long time coming, with several setbacks along the way, but with much fan-fare and the dazzling New York City skyline as her backdrop, The Scenic Eclipse has officially been christened today. Dame […]

On board Scenic Eclipse: what you get for a minimum $1,400 a night

The latest luxury yacht, the Scenic Eclipse has finally embarked on her inaugural voyage – a 13-day discovery itinerary from Reykjavik to Quebec. “Today is the fruition of many years of planning and work from a […]

Scenic Eclipse makes first voyage with paying passengers tomorrow

The world’s first expedition yacht, Scenic Eclipse, will tomorrow pick up its passengers and head out on its first cruise. The line, which has delivered the yacht a year late after a series of setbacks, […]

Inside Silversea’s new S.A.L.T journeys

Becky Wiggins is one of the first to try Silversea’s new S.A.L.T program. After a belly full of food, she tells about her gastronomical journey. There’s a tiny burger on the plate in front of […]