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.
One of the world’s largest cruise ships will arrive alongside Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal at 6.30 tomorrow morning, marking Royal Caribbean’s return to Australian waters after two years. It also marks another milestone. The fact that it is predicted there will be little fuss shows how far we have come since the dark days of … Read more
Royal Caribbean’s plans to set up the first exclusive cruise resort in the Pacific are proceeding a pace, with “trial” sailings of the largest ships of its fleet – and possibly the largest ship the locals of Vanuatu have ever seen – Ovation of the Seas and Quantum of the Seas around the idyllic 83 … Read more
In a bitter blow to the Australian cruise industry, Royal Caribbean has been forced to cancel its 2021/22 season and the visit of super liner Ovation of the Seas following the government’s refusal to talk to ship operators about a program to restart sailings. But the line promised an even bigger season in 2022, with … Read more
As Australia prepares to open its borders, cruise fans are pinning their hopes on a local restart in early February 2022 as both state and federal government officials focus first on local and international tourism first. Federal and state leaders are expected to announce tentative timelines for international travel today. And cruise industry leaders believe … Read more
Royal Caribbean has given a huge vote of confidence in Australia’s ability to hit its vaccine targets, promising a new season of domestic sailings on board Ovation of the Seas from Sydney starting in December. With cruising by international big ships still banned until at least September 17, the line is banking on the vaccine … Read more
Four months after announcing a “blockbuster” season in Australia, Royal Caribbean has bowed to the inevitable and scratched its big ship sailings Down Under. “We regret the disappointment this will bring to our loyal fans who have supported Royal Caribbean since we suspended cruise operations in March 2020,” said the line in a statement. “We … Read more
Royal Caribbean has extended the expiry of its Future Cruise Credits, allowing passengers to rebook cruises sailing up to 30 April 2023. Passengers will now have a greater choice when rebooking their cruises with RCL as they can choose an additional 61 itineraries in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific sailing in 2022 and … Read more
After a decade of running music charters on board Royal Caribbean ships, music specialist Choose Your Cruise has scratched its 2021 season and moved to 2022 instead. Project manager Caitlin Manov told Cruise Passenger music stars Suzy Quatro were disappointed, but were standing by the operation as a highlight of their concert seasons. Tens of … 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.
