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Australasia’s cruise industry group gets new chair as lines prepare for relaunch

Gavin Smith, Royal Caribbean International’s managing director Australia and New Zealand, has been appointed the new chair of Cruise Lines International Association Australasia. Mr Smith takes on the role as cruise lines grapple with the […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . May 20 2020
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Destinations

Mystic Eastern Indonesia, by Australia’s best known expedition leader

For most international travellers, their perception of Indonesia is derived from a visit to Bali, the ‘Island of the gods.’ This bustling and often hustling urban sprawl, where every shop seems to sell the same […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . May 8 2020
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Features

My Kimberley coast cruise secrets, by Australia’s best known expedition leader

Australia’s Kimberley coast has a magnetic effect. Once you’ve visited, you’ll long to return to discover –  what lies in the next bay, what awaits at the end of the next gorge or what secrets […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . May 1 2020
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News

The new world of cruising: why we will see a rise of small ships

There was a time a couple of years ago when cruise ships seemed destined to get bigger and bigger. The 6,000 passenger mark had been passed and industry watchers began to speculate on just how […]

WORDS BY Sue Bryant . May 1 2020
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News

My tips on living in isolation – by expedition leader who spends months alone on the Arctic ice

By Nicolas Dubreuil, Polar Expedition Leader with PONANT For more than 20 years, I’ve been on expeditions to the most isolated parts of the planet. From the Arctic ice pack to the deepest reaches of […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Apr 24 2020
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Ahoy

New series: My best ever expeditions, by Mick Fogg

Mick Fogg is one of the most experienced expedition leaders in Australia.  He now works for the luxury, small-ship fleet of Ponant. In a three-part series, he shares his favourite destinations.  When I think of […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 17 2020
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Ahoy

Make your favourite signature cruise dishes from home

The cruise lines heard the call from their loyal foodies missing the dishes served on their favourite ships. Now cruisers can recreate dishes they miss while they’re at home and waiting for the return of […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 8 2020
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News

Paul Gauguin gets an upgrade under new owners Ponant and overs deals for 2020/2021

Family-friendly luxury cruise ship Le Paul Gauguin has announced exclusive savings offers of up to $1,600 per person for all new guests booking voyages from June 2020 onwards. The ship, which has recently joined the […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 27 2020
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Tips & Advice

The ultimate list of Polar cruise deals to book now and explore later

Ice expedition cruising has been one of the fastest growing travel sectors in years. It has come in leaps and bounds, with thousands more cruisers heading to the polar regions. There are an increasing number […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 27 2020
Destinations
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News

Ponant lines up new Asian itineraries in 2021

French luxury line Ponant has lined up a series of new cruises to Asia in 2021 taking in magnificent UNESCO world heritage sites and idyllic islands from India, Sri Lanka, Japan to the Philippines. The […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Nov 22 2019
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News

Hurry – itineraries for 2021 are already selling fast

It is going to be big year for luxury cruises in 2021. And the continuing strength of the luxury cruise market means passengers are booking further and further ahead. The year will usher in new, […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Nov 20 2019
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Tips & Advice

The amazing rise of luxury yachts means you’ll be spoilt for choice

Luxury yachts used to be exclusive holiday vessels of billionaires. But as more cruise lines are launching their own, cruisers can take their pick from the line up for their next luxury holiday. Big lines […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 19 2019
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