Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s big day has sparked cruise lines to celebrate the Royal Wedding with live screenings and special onboard activities. Cunard’s three ships – Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth – will screen the Royal Wedding at a high tea serving specially crafted Union Jack butterfly, Chocolate Crown and Victoria … Read more
Itineraries announced for cruises as far out as two years are going so fast that some are already “sold out”. Princess Cruises released its 2019/20 itineraries on Wednesday to Elite clients and Thursday to the general public – and already, some cruisers have names against almost every cabin. “Sounds crazy to be talking about cruises … Read more
Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess has emerged from a two-week dry dock in Singapore with upgraded public spaces as well as a new signature logo on her bow. Finishing up a season cruising throughout Asia, Sapphire Princess has embarked on a 28-day voyage from Singapore to London, before beginning her European voyages. “Sapphire Princess is the latest … Read more
Carnival Corporation’s Australian managers today promised support to reinstate marriages for gay and lesbian passengers aboard their vessels. The move came in a statement to Cruise Passenger after suggestions from the UK that LGBTQ travel agencies could organise a boycott of the brands if they did nothing. Carnival Corporation, the world’s biggest cruise company which includes well-known … Read more
Bigger and more modern – Princess Cruises has announced its largest ever cruise season for 2019-20 with the deployment of five Princess ships to cruise in Australian waters. The five Princess ships – Majestic, Ruby, Sun, Golden and Sea – will carry more guests than ever on itineraries from Sydney, Melbourne, Fremantle, Adelaide, Brisbane and … Read more
Princess Cruises announced it will be deploying the Sun Princess to Fremantle in Western Australia for a record breaking 141 days over the 2019/20 summer season. “I’m delighted to announce this significant investment to Western Australia, doubling our capacity in this great state by one hundred per cent over the 2019/2020 season.” said Senior Vice President Princess Cruises … Read more
Princess Cruises is testing a new program for cruisers who are willing to pay, to get onboard early for a fee. Being trialled onboard the Ruby Princess between March 1 and March 25, the test price stands at US$49 per cabin with all passengers in the room receiving the benefit. Princess Cruises started testing on … Read more
Princess Cruises has claimed passengers sailing on the Regal Princess have access to the newly developed MedallionNet, giving them the fastest WiFi at sea. MedallionNet is expected to spread to other ships, meaning passengers and crew can stay connected at speeds that equals or exceed those on land. The days of poor connections while on … Read more
Princess Cruises passengers have rallied behind their favourite line after claims a Sydney law firm is planning to launch a class action over norovirus outbreaks. 9news alleged in an exclusive report that thousands of passengers who sailed on the Sun Princess between the end of 2016 to the beginning of 2017, could be eligible for … 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.
