An Australian died in hospital today, bringing the death toll so far to 16 from the New Zealand volcano tragedy. Five patients remain in a critical condition in Sydney and three more in Melbourne. Six bodies were snatched by a special forces helicopter from White Island on Friday, scene of the flash eruption that took … Read more
Frank Armstrong was five days from the nearest port when he suffered a heart attack halfway between Australia and America. The 81-year old, who was travelling with his wife Leah, was immediately admitted to the ship’s medical centre on Ovation of the Seas where he spent five long nights, uncertain whether he would survive. “It … Read more
Royal Caribbean is currently expecting 30 per cent upsurge in fly-cruise bookings for ships in Southeast Asia from Australia. As the season cools Down Under, Aussies are seeking more affordable winter cruise destination alternatives from the Mediterranean. RCL’s corporation communications manager of Singapore & Southeast Asia, Ying Duan Chin said that thousands of Aussies are … Read more
Royal Caribbean has announced big details around the 2019/20 Aussie season. There will be a total of 30 South Pacific sailings – 25% more than last season, Ovation of the Seas will be returning, Voyager of the Seas will be fresh from a refurbishment and more. The 2019/20 season will kick off with the arrival … Read more
Ovation of the Seas will spend a longer time in Australia making 2018/19 the biggest season yet for the megaliner. Royal Caribbean Line has extended the ship’s season with the addition of two new sailings to the South Pacific and New Zealand next year before she leaves for her maiden season in Alaska. Ovation will … Read more
Ovation of the Seas, Australia’s largest and most modern megaliner will be arriving in Fremantle next week ahead of her season Down Under. Making her way from Singapore to her Sydney summer home, Fremantle is Ovation of the Seas’ first Australian port of call for her second and significantly longer season down under.  At 348 metres long, … Read more
Royal Caribbean is moving Ovation of the Seas from China to the burgeoning Alaskan market in the summer of 2019 – sparking questions over whether she will return for the Australian season. The mega-ship, which will sail in Australian waters this season, has already become a favourite here and in Singapore. She is being moved after … Read more
Royal Caribbean is preparing for a massive summer of sailings with three lines returning Down Under. All of the brands – Azamara Club Cruises, Celebrity and Royal Caribbean – are sending its ships for a bumper season of holidays. Radiance of the Seas will be arriving in Sydney on October 8, 2017 and marks Royal’s … Read more
It’s never been a better time to book your next cruise – Royal Caribbean are offering guests a ‘Buy One, Get One Half Price’ as well as a free upgrade from a Balcony stateroom for the price of an oceanview. You can step aboard Australia’s largest ship, Ovation of the Seas as well as Radiance … 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.
