The Norwegian Encore, the latest ship to join the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet will be environmentally friendly when it is launched in October 2019. The ship, which will be part of the Breakaway-class, will be sailing every Sunday from Port Miami and sailing on seven-night itineraries to the Caribbean. The Norwegian Encore will be equipped … Read more
Thanks to our passion for cruising, Australia will be treated to some of the best of the burgeoning premium class. Douglas Ward describes himself as “the foremost authority on cruising”. He publishes the Berlitz guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships – a weighty door-stop for the true aficionado, which rates vessels from just about every … Read more
Who doesn’t like to look after their budget? A new report by prestigious U.S News and World Report has revealed the cruise lines that give you most bang for your buck. They may not always be the cheapest – but they offer the best value. Here’s the list – and send us your own thoughts … Read more
The new homeported Norwegian Jewel will be returning to Australia for the 2018/19 wave season with a fresh new look. Following strong bookings for her inaugural season, the Norwegian Jewel will be going into dry dock in October 2018, ready for her Australian sailings from November. While the details of her refurbishment have not been … Read more
It’s never been a better time to book a cruise with lines like Carnival, P&O, Royal Caribbean, Azamara, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and even luxury brands like Regent Seven Seas, offering deals. Heads of cruise lines have said that more and more Aussies are booking their holidays months in advance. Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1488931957803{padding-bottom: 5% !important;}”]Norwegian Pearl was built in 2006 and underwent refurbishing projects in 2017. It has a length of 965 feet and a gross tonnage of 93,530. Norwegian Pearl is the third Jewel-class vessel in the fleet owned by Norwegian Cruise Line. The casual, family-friendly ship appeals to cruisers of all ages with a wide range of … Read more
The Port of Sydney is set to introduce a new berthing system at the Overseas Passenger Terminal which could double the capacity of the iconic wharf. It will create jobs and produce a big income boost to the state from more overseas visitors. The port authority has been under pressure for years from a burgeoning … Read more
Ovation arrives in Australia this week Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas, Australia’s biggest, newest and most advanced cruise ship ever, has made landfall at last. The billion dollar megaliner arrived in Fremantle this week and will be in Hobart on Monday. When Ovation of the Seas makes her new hometown debut in Sydney, TV … Read more
In a cruise industry first, Norwegian Cruise Line has announced it will be building a new ship for the Alaskan waters. The new Norwegian Bliss will be the first ship custom-built to sail increasingly popular waters of Alaska with amenities designed specifically for an Alaskan holiday. Alaska is one of the most popular international destinations … 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.
