‘Two wineries and a small cheese ’n’ bickie plate: AU$300’: How to beat shore excursion price rises
Passengers are preparing for post-cruise “bill shock” as lines look for extra cash grabs from shore excursions and once-free onboard extras.
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How Icon of the Seas could inject $2.9m a day into Sydney’s economy
As Icon of the Seas sails her maiden voyages, cruisers down under are asking: could the world’s largest cruise ship, at 364.75 metres, sail in Australia?
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Was Ovie catnapped? How Royal Caribbean saved a cat and sparked a debate
Cat names Ovie has been discovered on Ovation of the Seas and its life saved by a crewmembeer
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Jamie’s Italian cruise dream comes true on Ovation of the Seas
Jamie Oliver hosted an exclusive brunch on Ovation of the Seas at Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal to mark the start of Royal Caribbean’s local cruise season.
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Dare to compare: Majestic Princess vs Ovation of the Seas
As the spring cruise season draws to a close, two magnificent cruise ships – the Majestic Princess and Ovation of the Seas – are set to welcome in summer as peak cruise season hits full swing in Australia.
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Ovation of the Seas docks in Sydney tomorrow with Covid cases on board – but will anyone care?
One of the world’s largest cruise ships will arrive alongside Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal ... Read more
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Royal Caribbean reveals five-stage plan for region’s first ever private resort for cruise passengers
Royal Caribbean’s plans to set up the first exclusive cruise resort in the Pacific ... Read more
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Royal Caribbean promises huge 2022 season after cancelling Ovation of the Seas over government dithering
In a bitter blow to the Australian cruise industry, Royal Caribbean has been forced ... Read more
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