The Easter bunny has come early this year. While we might not be able to spend the long weekend cruising the high seas, this is a little treat P&O Australia has given us. After an evening of drinks and dinner, entertainment and dancing, there is always a pleasant surprise waiting for us on our beds. … Read more
P&O Cruises Australia has today followed a long list of lines in pausing its cruise itineraries for 30 days “following advice from the country’s public officials that mass gatherings should be limited to no more than 500 people”. Says the line in a statement: “The 30-day pause takes effect from today until P&O’s planned resumption … Read more
The Pacific Dawn has come to the rescue of three sailors who sent out a distress call when their yacht started taking on water and began to sink. The Dawn, which was sailing near New Caledonia earlier this week, was alerted to the sailors by marine rescue authorities in Noumea and the three men, Ben, … Read more
For the locals of Eden, a small coastal town equidistant between Sydney and Melbourne, Sunday September 15 been clearly marked on their calendars for some time. It’s the day they wheel out their jazz band, open their welcome banners and markets stalls, and don their biggest smiles for the much anticipated arrival of the first … Read more
The countdown has begun for Australia’s cruise season – and there is plenty on offer this year that’s new. Cruise lines are becoming more inventive, visiting new ports, planning different itineraries and creating never-before-experienced shore excursions. Here are some of the new offerings that we’ll see in the next six months. Princess Cruises Leading the … Read more
For those who love a tipple on their holiday, P&O Cruises Australia are offering free premium drinks packages for guests sailing on voyages of seven nights or longer. Drinks packages, as we all know, makes a massive hit on your wallet, with some lines charging up to US$315 for wine for the entire trip, like … Read more
New Zealand, the land of the long white cloud has attracted Aussie travellers for decades with its alluring natural beauty and warm community. In 2017, New Zealand was the third most popular destination for Australian cruisers to visit, with around 101,00 passengers visiting. And the cruise lines are pouring ships into the region and offering … Read more
Six P&O Cruises Facebook fans have picked a name for the line’s newest, and biggest ship. The Pacific Adventure, which is currently sailing as Princess Cruises’ Golden Princess, will be transformed into a brand new ship, for one of Australia’s favourite cruise lines. “We’re thrilled to have another ship on the horizon that will continue … Read more
Carnival Corporation’s Australian managers today promised support to reinstate marriages for gay and lesbian passengers aboard their vessels. The move came in a statement to Cruise Passenger after suggestions from the UK that LGBTQ travel agencies could organise a boycott of the brands if they did nothing. Carnival Corporation, the world’s biggest cruise company which includes well-known … 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.
