The summer cruise season is drawing to a close, but you can be sure that the lines and guests are already gearing up for the next. In fact, the countdown has already started. The new season will bring new ships, fresh upgrades and some stunning new destinations and activities. Because Australians are now booking 10 … Read more
A decade ago, cruise lines were battling a reputation for “booze cruises”. Today, cruising is so much more than buffet food and drinking to excess. So how does the passenger who doesn’t want the “drinks package” but still enjoys a glass of wine fare? After all, encouraging responsible consumption is in everyone’s interests, right? Many … Read more
Fantastic entertainment on board your cruise can be just the thing that adds extra sparkle to your holiday. And cruise lines are debuting bigger and better shows. Norwegian Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean regularly feature a list of shows, fresh from Broadway on their cruises. And if you’re a Disney fan, you can watch musicals … Read more
The renovated and refreshed Norwegian Jewel will make her way into Sydney Harbour tomorrow morning for her second season – with amazing new facilities and new shows. The refreshed ship features redesigned staterooms, renewed public spaces and recreation areas, new and updated restaurants, bars and lounge and two brand new shows “Rock You Tonight” and … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Lines have revealed stunning new itineraries for the Norwegian Jade’s arrival in Asia during the 2019/20 season. She’ll be departing from Singapore and Hong Kong with highlight itineraries including eight-day sailings round-trip from Singapore from January 5, 2020 with overnights in Phuket before heading to Langkawi, Penang and Kuala Lumpur. There is also … Read more
The Norwegian Jewel is on her way to Sydney, fresh from a two-week dry dock in Singapore. She is currently on a repositioning cruise and will make her debut in Down Under on December 1 where she will be showcasing new venues, updated public spaces as well as new entertainment and redesigned staterooms. Offering seven to 19-day … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line have upped prices for their drink packages. Some packages have risen by up to 10%, adding almost $14 to the cost of drinks per day. Once service charges of up to 20 per cent are added, passengers can find themselves paying AU$166 a day – though … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed its worldwide cruising guide for 2018 through to 2019 which highlights itineraries from Alaska to Asia. “We’ve designed the Guide with our trade partners in mind, including a handy deck plan for each of our ships in the back pages. This Guide will be an invaluable tool for agents to … Read more
Calling out all Bon Jovi fans – Norwegian Cruise Line will be hosting special ‘Runaway To Paradise’ cruises featuring the 80s rock legend. “Ever since we started Runaway Tours, it’s given me such joy to entertain the fans and tell them the stories of where my songs came from. What I’ve realised after all these … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
