Princess Cruises has extended its halt on cruising in Australia until September 21, cancelling itineraries on the Sea, Majestic, Sun and Sapphire. The line says the move is in response to the Australian Government’s approach to managing the resumption of cruising in the Australian region, along with the ongoing uncertainty of ports reopening for cruise … Read more
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 crippling effects of coronavirus and prepare for a return to sailing. Mr Smith’s huge experience will certainly be needed in … Read more
Princess Cruises has followed other Carnival lines, cancelling itineraries across the board until the end of the northern summer. It has also introduced some new and generous incentives to keep bookings. In a statement from line President Jan Swartz this morning, the line says it has paused Australia-based cruises on Sapphire Princess and Sea Princess … Read more
It’s been a hot topic of debate among cruisers of a certain age, especially since they are one of the largest groups that take to the sea. Over the last month, a number of lines have released new health and safety protocols, which require passengers over 70 to produce letters from their doctors confirming they … Read more
Princess Cruises has today been awarded Australia’s Most Trusted Brand in the cruise sector in a survey conducted by Reader’s Digest among 2,800 of its Australian readers. The news will be welcomed by the line, which has featured in headlines surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, and is now the subject of a special commission of inquiry … Read more
THE cruise industry has launched a major global effort to come up with new health protocols that will reassure cruise passengers that it is safe to board ships again. The industry, which has carried almost 30 million guests annually with very few mishaps, has been battered by COVID-19 crisis, and now needs to come back … Read more
Some 49 crew members from the Ruby Princess will be flying to their home countries, bringing the ship one step closer to leaving Australian waters. NSW Police, along with NSW Health, the Australian Defence Force and Transport for NSW disembarked the crew members, one of whom tested positive for COVID-19. The crew member was taken … Read more
Princess Cruises is cancelling all voyages through 30 June 2020 as the industry continues to wrestle with the COVID-19 global pandemic. The move means Princess, which has suffered three ships at the centre of coronavirus controversies, has extended its pause, originally instated for 60 days to May 10,2020. The line also halted Alaska Gulf cruising … Read more
Every night at 7:30pm, Captain Kate McCue of the Celebrity Edge sounds the bellowing horn of her ship. And in response, 12 other ships, all from different lines, join her in the evening spectacle. Captain McCue, who is one of the first female captains, travels the world on the Celebrity Edge with her cat and is 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.
