The fate of Australia’s return to cruising now rests with the Premiers of the three Eastern states after National Cabinet issued a statement “noted” progress towards a cruise return last night. The meeting was the last before parliament is prorogued before a general election – and with the date for the ban on foreign flagged … Read more
It’s time to make your dreams of polar explorations a reality and tick legendary Antarctica off your bucket list: book with Ponant by 20 March 2022 and receive a bonus $2500 flight credit.* For a limited time only, Ponantโs much acclaimed expeditions to Antarctica are back on the menu. Embark on an unforgettable Antarctica expedition … Read more
Ponant has launched 14 new itineraries for its 2023 expedition season. The company will set sail with nine new luxury expeditions from North-West Australia, through to Indonesia in Southeast Asia as well as five new departures to the Arctic, Alaska and Antarctica. Among the tropical expeditions includes an odyssey between North-East Australia and Indonesia where … Read more
A big question mark hangs over the upcoming Kimberley cruising season, as Western Australia’s borders remain shut and the ban on foreign ships remains. But a number of cruise specialists and companies are hopeful that keen cruisers will still get their fix of cruising in this iconic location. The Kimberley cruising season runs from the … Read more
Superb staterooms, gourmet food, impressive wine lists, private shore excursions, and excellent personalised service – these are the hallmarks of a luxury cruise experience. Most cruise companies offering luxury cruises are using medium to smaller vessels to deliver personalised service, which is important in creating exceptional five-star experience for VIP guests. But the size of … Read more
Not often do you get an invitation to go on a Chairman’s cruise on board the small, luxury ship, Le Paul Gauguin to experience the magic of French Polynesia. Ponant’s Asia Pacific chairman, Sarina Bratton has just picked an 11-night cruise sailing to Tahiti, the Society Islands and the Tuamotus onboard the 330-passenger Le Paul … Read more
Cruise operators are offering huge savings to lure customers to use their Future Cruise Credits as research shows that Australians want to travel – but are confused about what is required. The result is that cruise lines are piling on inclusions like reduced-cost flights and upgrades to try and tempt out cruise hesitancy. Travel Associates … Read more
Escape to the Kimberley in 2023 and experience the iconic untamed coast in comfort onboard a luxury small ship with Ponant, the World Leader of Luxury Expeditions. In 2023, Le Lapรฉrouse will return to the Kimberley and will be joined by Ponantโs sistership, Le Solรฉal. With 29 newly released expeditions, this is your perfect opportunity … Read more
APT’s MS Caledonian Sky has been forced to cancel all sailings to Tasmania this year and in 2022 after the local health authorities enforced a new ruling that they obtain โpre-approval from the Deputy State Controller” to enter Tasmania. This effectively bans the 99-passenger MS Caledonian Sky from cruising to Tasmania. Only Australian-flagged Coral Expeditions … 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.
