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A heroic week of cruise ship rescues

It was a week of heroic rescues after a team from Rescue 500, the Queensland Government’s air rescue helicopter and the Sun Princess came to the aid of several people. Rescue 500 air lifted three people […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Sep 30 2016
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Sun Princess rescues five people floating adrift in Vanuatuan waters

The Sun Princess has come to the rescue of five people who had been floating in a stricken vessel adrift at sea for 48 hours. The group, some of which were family members of a […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Sep 29 2016
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Increased cruise ship surveillance after largest drug bust

The Australian Border Force has warned international drug syndicates and passengers that there will be increased surveillance on cruise ships. The warning comes after three Canadians were discovered on the Sea Princess attempting to smuggle […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Sep 2 2016
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Eat, sleep and play on Princess Cruises – PLAY

As part of Princess Cruises’ largest ever fleet deployment to Australia this wave season, its biggest vessel makes her maiden arrival into Australian ports this November. We tell you how to eat, stay and play […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Aug 26 2016
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Details announced for the new Majestic Princess

Princess Cruises has revealed details of its new Asian ship, the Majestic Princess, which is also hailed as the most luxurious vessel in its global fleet. A new video shows gleaming interiors and a number […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Aug 26 2016
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Eat, sleep and play on Princess Cruises – STAY

As part of Princess Cruises’ largest ever fleet deployment to Australia this wave season, its biggest vessel makes her maiden arrival into Australian ports this November. We tell you how to eat, stay and play […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Aug 19 2016
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Eat, sleep and play on Princess Cruises – EAT

As part of Princess Cruises’ largest ever fleet deployment to Australia this wave season, its biggest vessel makes her maiden arrival into Australian ports this November. We tell you how to eat, stay and play […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Aug 12 2016
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Cruiser, 79, survives on bear-filled glacier

The amazing story of a cruise passenger, aged 79, who got lost on a glacier during a hike and spent a night alone in a park which had been closed because of bears has astonished […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Aug 12 2016
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Captain Stubing given an official day by Princess Cruises

He’s everyone’s favourite captain – and Princess Cruises has dedicated a day to the much-loved Captain Merrill Stubing. The city of Santa Clarita in California, the home of the Princess Cruises headquarters honoured Gavin MacLeod, […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 8 2016
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Cruise lines pull out of Turkey after terror attacks

Passengers have expressed concern over security in Turkey, where some cruise lines are continuing to sail while others are pulling out. Cruisers are particularly concerned that some lines may consider imposing penalties on those that […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 1 2016
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Book a hot deal this October during ‘Plan a Cruise Month’

Aussies will be able to snag some hot deals in October after the Cruise Lines International Association announced the launch of a new month-long cruise campaign. It is part of a global roll out called […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 21 2016
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Curtis Stone’s SHARE heads to Australia with Princess Cruises

Aussie cruisers will soon be able to try Curtis Stone’s new restaurant SHARE onboard the Sun Princess following a multi-million dollar refurbishment this month. The celebrity chef partnered with Princess Cruises last year to create […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 19 2016