The big reveal is nearly here – four new ships will be in Australian and New Zealand waters for this year’s cruise season. As a bonus, we will also be getting a first look at three recently refurbished ships. The new season brings a crowd of new family fun ships such as Explorer Dream from … Read more
The countdown has begun for Australia’s cruise season – and there is plenty on offer this year that’s new. Cruise lines are becoming more inventive, visiting new ports, planning different itineraries and creating never-before-experienced shore excursions. Here are some of the new offerings that we’ll see in the next six months. Princess Cruises Leading the … Read more
The Enchanted Princess, the fifth Royal-class ship was floated out for the first time at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy yesterday. Princess Cruises held a ceremony at the shipyard for this major construction milestone and it also marks the start of a new phase of construction. The focus will now be shifted to outfitting all … Read more
Forget dreaming of a white Christmas. Princess Cruises says more Australians than ever are spending the season to be jolly at sea. With four ships sailing around Australia and New Zealand during the 2019/20 season, the line anticipates over 51,000 passengers – a 30 per cent increase over last year – will set sail on … Read more
Princess Cruises debuts Take 5 jazz theatre on the line’s first ships built for the MedallionClass experience, Sky and Enchanted Princess. The Take 5 jazz theatre will celebrate the iconic sounds, culture and history of this important American art-form with signature jazz evenings featuring live performances by dedicated jazz musicians, dance lessons, engaging speakers and … Read more
Australia-based Sea Princess was sailing on her world cruise when she responded to a distress call and rescued three sailors adrift in a life raft. Around 2000 Australians sailing on a world cruise witnessed the rescue of the three sailors who were forced to take to a life raft after their boat sank in the … Read more
Princess Cruises, the premium line renowned for its lack of waterparks, has opened its first waterpark on the Caribbean Princess. The Caribbean Princess has been updated over the last few years with features that cater to families such as accommodation, dining experiences and entertainment offerings. The Reef Family Splash Zone is the newest family attraction. … Read more
Princess Cruises is set to make next year’s wave season its own, with a record number of ships and itineraries and 25 per cent more beds than any other line. “No other line has had six ships in Australia over the summer. I think having six ships sailing from six different home ports helps confirm … Read more
Princess Cruises has revealed that it will be adding the small boutique Pacific Princess to its already extensive list of ships, homeporting in Australia for the 2020-21 season. This momentous arrival coincides with the celebration of the 45th anniversary of the line’s first roundtrip cruise from Australia, a voyage on the original Pacific Princes which starred in the … 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.
