Princess Cruises

Pandemic pause allows Princess to upgrade ships to MedallionClass

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Cool or creepy? Carnival Corp's medallion raises applause and concern

Princess Cruises’ global fleet will be upgraded to include its much-anticpated MedallionClass experience when the line returns to service in 2021. Princess announced today that Coral Princess, Diamond Princess, Emerald Princess, Grand Princess, Island Princess, Majestic Princess, Sapphire Princess and the new Enchanted Princess will now be MedallionClass ships which feature touchless technologies. This means … Read more

Dare to compare: Does Celebrity Cruises pass the luxury test?

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Celebrity Cruises to homeport a ship in Melbourne

There’s a new kid on the luxury block. Celebrity Cruises has invaded the “luxe” space, claiming membership of the “all inclusive” territory usually occupied by five-star lines like Regent Seven Seas and Silversea. “Holidays should be effortless from the start.  That’s why every Celebrity cruise includes drinks, Wi-Fi and service charges – always. It’s that … Read more

A rollercoaster at sea, sky suites and celebrity eats: the shiny new ships sailing in 2021

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Brand new cruise ships sailing in 2021

Despite a COVID-19 throwing a sledgehammer into the travel industry, ship-builders have been busier than ever, building and readying ships across the world for sailings in 2021. Whether it be a mega-ship or a tiny expedition ship, cruise lines are gearing up for 2021 to be a year of new ships and new itineraries, some … Read more

Princess Cruises returns to New Zealand with a host of new experiences

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Princess Cruises returns to New Zealand with a host of new experiences

The breath-taking beauty of New Zealand has always been close to the hearts of Australian cruisers. As the country’s favourite line returns Down Under next year, it will do so with some of the most extraordinary itineraries to the Land of the Long White Cloud. This unhurried corner of the world is what attracts Australian … Read more

“Can’t wait to cruise” – two upmarket lines smashing booking records

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Regent Seven Seas Explorer

Two major lines have reported record demand for cruises, despite the continuing pause in itineraries. Luxury line Regent Seven Seas claimed “the largest booking day” since the company’s launch for the 2022-2023 Voyage Collection, unveiled last week. The record-breaking booking day beat the previous high set two years ago by 40%. Among top sellers were … Read more

Princess Cruises extends Australian cruise pause

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Princess Cruises extends Australian cruise pause

Princess Cruises will be extending its cruise pause of operations in Australia and New Zealand until the end of May 2021. Guests will receive a refundable Future Cruise Credit (FCC) equivalent to 100% of the cruise fare paid plus an additional non-refundable bonus FCC equal to 25% of the cruise fare paid. To receive the … Read more

We’re ready: Australia’s cruise lines prepare to start sailing with new ships and itineraries

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We're ready: Australia's cruise lines prepare to start sailing with new ships and itineraries

Australian-based cruise lines have spelt out exciting new options for 2021 as the expectation of a resumption reaches new heights. Princess, Carnival, P&O and Royal Caribbean have all announced their plans for 2021, as Cruise Lines International Association Australasia launched a campaign to press the government to lift the cruise ban. Australia’s hard-pressed travel agents … Read more

NSW Health’s release of Ruby Princess passengers spread COVID to a Qantas flight

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Ruby Princess

Thirteen Ruby Princess cruise passengers unknowingly spread COVID-19 on a five-hour flight to Perth to at least eight others after NSW Health allowed the ship to disembark in Sydney. The new findings will be published by a group of Western Australia researchers in the Emerging Infectious Diseases journal next month. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, … Read more

Farewell to the Sun and the Sea – two Aussie Princess ships are sold off

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Captain Stubing

Princess Cruises has announced the sale of two of its Aussie based ships – the Sun Princess and Sea Princess. The Sun Princess and Sea Princess which have been sailing since 2007 and 2011 respectively in Australia, have been a staple of Princess’ local itineraries and have been sold to undisclosed buyers. Thousands of Australians … Read more