Luxury

Avalon Waterways reveals new programs and ships for 2019

River cruise company Avalon Waterways will be putting an Avalon Adventure Host onboard its European 2019 sailings to help guests who are looking for a more adventurous and active options. The popular river cruise line […]

Crystal Symphony turns on the sparkle

The luxury sector has never been move competitive, with new contenders and pretenders everywhere. Crystal Cruises once held centre stage, winning awards for more than two decades. Now, the line is fighting back.The Crystal Symphony […]

Plans for the new Dream Cruises 5,000 passenger ship to head Down Under

Asia’s first luxury cruise line, Dream Cruises has started construction of its first Global Class cruise ship in Germany. The ship, which will accommodate up to 5,000 passengers, will be the largest in the Dream […]

Watch Silversea’s amazing lengthening of the Silver Spirit

Luxury line Silversea have revealed some amazing images and footage of the refurbishment of the Silver Spirit. The ship has been cut in two as she is in the process of not only getting new […]

The first-timers who bought a $200,000 round-the-world-cruise

Barry and Marcia Southern have never cruised before.  So they popped into their local Cruiseabout at Turramurra looking for a short trip to try it out. What they came out with was a 102-night round-the-world […]

Oceania reveals new 2020 world voyage

Oceania Cruises revealed its new and updated ‘Around the World in 180 Days’ voyage which departs on January 8, 2020. Crossing the equator an unprecedented four times, this epic exploration visits 95 different ports of call […]

Dare to compare: three lines seeking Australia’s luxury $$$

by Teresa Ooi and Peter Lynch Australians looking for small-ship luxury cruises will be spoilt for choice in 2018 as the sector booms and lines bring more vessels to Sydney. But cruisers had better be […]

Crystal Cruises scales back its ships

Crystal Cruises will downsize its new generation of ocean-going ships to accommodate fewer passengers, newly installed CEO Thomas Wolber said. The line has also abandoned plans to build 48 super-luxury private apartments on the top […]

Last chance to put down deposits for new Virgin Voyages cruise

The new adults only Virgin Voyages cruise line, owned by billionaire entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has had an “amazing and overwhelming” response. The cruise line which is launching in 2020 will be closing its early […]

Azamara announces refit and maiden voyage for the Azamara Pursuit

Azamara Club Cruises announced its latest ship, the Azamara Pursuit will be transformed to be almost identical to sister ships, the Azamara Quest and Azamara Journey. Azamara Pursuit will be refitted in the U.K. as it prepares to go […]

Azamara and Celebrity Cruises head to South America

Azamara Club Cruises has announced the launch of three new Land and Sea packages in South America that explore bucket list destinations with the brand’s signature passion for Destination Immersion®cruise experiences. These exciting new packages include a […]

Itineraries still available on Queen Elizabeth’s inaugural season Down Under

Luxury and iconic cruise brand Cunard announced availabilities on itineraries for the Queen Elizabeth’s sailings Down Under in 2019. During her two-month season in Australia, there are sailings ranging from two to 18 nights on […]