There is much confusion over when international lines will return and cruise in Australian seas. The Federal Government’s official ban on foreign cruise vessels entering local waters ends on 17 September. So what do the cruise lines say about when they’ll be back? Carnival Cruise Line said it will resume cruising when it is safe … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises have extended the suspension of sailings until 30 September. All itineraries across the three brands embarking between 1 August to 30 September will now be cancelled. However, the cancelled voyages exclude Seattle-based Alaska voyages on Norwegian Joy and Norwegian Bliss scheduled to depart in September. … Read more
Fresh from undergoing a US$50 million facelift, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Joy is making her way to Alaska for her inaugural season. Originally designed for the Chinese cruise market, Norwegian Joy initially called Shanghai and Beijing (Tianjin) home when she debuted in 2017. Joy will now be homeported in North America – in Alaska for … 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
Hot pot to hibachi, sushi to steak, the dishes aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s new cruiser will include decidedly Asian flavours. Following the trend to customise ships for the burgeoning Asian cruise scene, the purpose-built Norwegian Joy will cause plenty of local joy too. An impressive 28 dining venues have now been announced, offering such specialties … 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.
