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Royal Caribbean halts all Australian cruises for 30 days

Royal Caribbean has halted sailings in Australia and worldwide for 30 days due to COVID-19 concerns. The line had announced the voluntary halt in America on Friday but said it would continue sailings in Australia […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Mar 14 2020
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Is a specialty dining package worth it?

When it comes to dining at sea, the options are many. So when you’re adding up the advantages of purchasing a dining package, is it worth it compared to paying as you go? When a […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 21 2020
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Now MSC wants a berth in Sydney

MSC Cruises has become the latest line to try and get a berth in Sydney for one of its liners. The carrier, one of the world’s largest privately owned cruise companies currently spending billions on […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Mar 18 2019
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The VIP club – inside the most exclusive areas on cruise ships

A number of cruise lines have created special VIP areas which are designed for those who love all the aspects of big ship cruising – the food, the entertainment, the water slides and the rides – […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 5 2018
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MSC launches Seaside and promises 12 new mega ships in nine year

MSC, one of Europe’s biggest ship operators, launched its latest and most innovative vessel yesterday at a stat studded Miami ceremony. The launch is one of a series from the company which will see it […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Dec 23 2017
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Get some of the best deals during Plan a Cruise Month

Book your next cruise holiday in October when Cruise Lines International Association kicks off its Plan a Cruise Month promotion with some of the best deals on offer. Launching next week, Plan a Cruise Month […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Sep 28 2017
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Experience luxury in the ‘ship within a ship’

The Norwegian Jewel’s arrival in Sydney won’t just be the city’s first experience of a Norwegian ship in a long time. It will also herald the arrival of The Haven – its incredibly upmarket ‘ship […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Sep 8 2017
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The best ‘Kids Cruise Free’ offers at sea

Family holidays can be expensive, but cruise lines are upping their game when it comes to facilities, activities, and pricing for kids at sea. Kids Sail Free deals are fantastic for families because they offer […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 28 2017
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MSC Meraviglia launches line’s massive growth plans

It was a star-studded affair – as befits the world’s newest mega liner. MSC’s Meraviglia was christened at the weekend in Le Havre, France, with film icon Sophia Loren doing the honours. The Italian movie icon, aged 82 […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Jun 4 2017
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MSC reveals shape of cruise ships to come

MSC has announced a bold new plan to produce ships that will rival operators like Royal Caribbean. It has signed contracts and produced designers for two 200,000 GRT, LNG-powered mega cruise ships – with a […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Jun 3 2017
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Weekly roundup: two new Carnival Corporation ships; MSC starts construction of private island

Carnival Corporation to build two new ships One of the world’s largest cruise brands, Carnival Corporation announced overnight it would be building two cruise ships with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri – one for Holladn America Line […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jan 20 2017
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The big cruise ship arrivals for 2017

It’s a big year for cruise with nine ships launching this year. And if you’re a first time cruiser, these new vessels will boast some of the best food, high-tech experiences (think go kart tracks […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jan 13 2017
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