A decade ago, cruise lines were battling a reputation for “booze cruises”. Today, cruising is so much more than buffet food and drinking to excess. So how does the passenger who doesn’t want the “drinks package” but still enjoys a glass of wine fare? After all, encouraging responsible consumption is in everyone’s interests, right? Many … Read more
La Mer, by distinguished French chef Emmanuel Renaut, will be making its debut on Sky Princess as she sails her inaugural Caribbean season in December this year. The restaurant had its first run on Majestic Princess, which was based in China before coming to Australia for the summer season, and has received rave reviews internationally … Read more
Twice the size of Texas, with more wildlife than people, Alaska overflows with superlatives. It’s one of the greatest places on Earth to be in such close proximity to such an array of animals. You can go dog sledding, head out on expeditions and even stay amongst wildlife at some of the wilderness lodges. However, … Read more
“It’s a sprint not a marathon,” says the Carnival Legend’s Entertainment Director Calvyn. “There’s a much more fun atmosphere on a three-day cruise compared to something like an eight-day cruise,” he said. Short cruises are all the rage this winter, with a number of lines offering them. Some are attached to events. Others are tapping … Read more
Get ready to share photos and videos, stream movies and never miss another live sporting event while on board Princess as over half their fleet gets fitted out with MedallionNet this year. Princess is claiming their new Wi-Fi is as good as home broadband – which will be an enormous leap in shipboard internet connectivity. … Read more
Fantastic entertainment on board your cruise can be just the thing that adds extra sparkle to your holiday. And cruise lines are debuting bigger and better shows. Norwegian Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean regularly feature a list of shows, fresh from Broadway on their cruises. And if you’re a Disney fan, you can watch musicals … Read more
It’s fast becoming one of the best places to cruise, and the allure of Alaska is attracting thousands of people to see its wilderness, its culture and its wildlife. Princess Cruises offers some amazing experiences, both onboard and off their ships. There are wonderful shore excursions like lumber jack shows, whale watching by kayak, glacier … Read more
Princess Cruises’ fleet is set for a growth surge, with the Sky Princess recently floated out, Enchanted Princess and the sixth and final Royal-class ship under construction in Italy. The three Royal-class ships, all equipped with the revolutionary Ocean Medallion high-tech environment for improved service, will be joined by two additional LNG-powered hybrid ships on … Read more
The futuristic guest experience of the MedallionClass will be rolling out on the Royal Princess, Crown Princess and Sky Princess throughout 2019. Royal Princess will receive the technology in April, with Crown Princess following in July. The Ocean Medallion will come onboard Sky Princess in October. The complimentary smart wearable device has features such as a … 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.
