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The man who changed modern cruising forever

By Steve Odell Cruise Passenger readers might not be aware of the important leaders in the parent holding companies of the leading cruise brands. One such leader Frank Del Rio, President & CEO of Norwegian […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 23 2023
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Oceania Cruises returns to Asia with voyages to Japan, Vietnam, South Korea and more

It is not often you get the chance to explore the once-forbidden corners of Asia and immerse yourself in the allure of Yangon, the off-the-beaten attractions of remote Ishigaki Island in Japan and the former […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Mar 9 2023
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Millions of dollars worth of future cruise credits are unclaimed – what you should know about your rights

At the start of the pandemic two years ago next month, cruise lines had to think quickly about how to handle the passengers affected by hundreds of cancelled cruises. The answer:  future cruise credits. Hundreds […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Feb 10 2023
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Oceania Cruises announces the name of Vista’s new sister ship

Currently slated for a 2025 launch, Oceania Cruises has revealed the sister for the new Vista. The Allura, which will be the eighth vessel in Oceania’s fleet is currently under construction in Italy and set […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 1 2023
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Oceania Cruises Riviera set to sail Asia for the first time in 2024

Oceania Cruises Riviera is set to make its maiden visit to Asia in 2024, set to visit destinations such Vietnam, China, Japan, India, Malaysia and more. Fresh off its 2022 refurbishments, the Riviera Asia 2024 season […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Jan 27 2023
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The best ship launches of 2023

It’s a big year for cruise ship launches with a throng of new premium and contemporary ships, but there is a massive lineup of luxury vessels. Some of the highlights include the last of the […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jan 13 2023
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Oceania Regatta becomes fifth ship caught by New Zealand bio laws row as talks open to try and end the problem

The Oceania Regatta has become the fifth cruise victim of New Zealand’s biosecurity laws, cancelling two port calls in the country. Queen Elizabeth, Regent Seven Seas Explorer, Viking Orion and Coral Princess also had to […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Jan 7 2023
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Luxury veteran says Australians now hooked on the finer things in life

Australian cruisers have upgraded to luxury cruise ships as never before, making the local market for no-expense-spared holidays at sea one of the world’s largest. Steve Odell, Senior Vice President & Managing Director of the […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Dec 16 2022
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Oceania Cruises’ Regatta sails from Sydney on her 35-day circumnavigation voyage of Australia

When Oceania Cruises’ Regatta sails away from Sydney this evening for her 35-day circumnavigation voyage of the entire coast of Australia, there will not be a spare cabin to be had. Of the 656-guests on […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Dec 12 2022
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Bookings now open for Oceania Cruises’ new Vista inaugural sailing in the Mediterranean next year

Oceania Cruises, renowned for offering The Finest Cuisine at Sea, will push forward its much-awaited debut of its new Vista ship to 13 May next year – thanks to unprecedented demand for the ship’s inaugural […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Dec 9 2022
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Oceania Cruises shares details of sensational 33-day Grand Voyage

Oceania Cruises has announced a Grand Voyage itinerary, set to start sailing in October 2023 for 33 days from Venice to Barcelona. Marina will take guests across the Mediterranean, with a focus on immersion in […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Dec 6 2022
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Oceania Cruises splashes back into Australian waters

Oceania Cruises renowned for serving the finest cuisine at sea is returning to Australian waters with Regatta spending her summer season Down Under. Regatta which has recently undergone a renovation, touched down in Darwin earlier this […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Nov 24 2022