It is only the start of 2018, but cruise lines and agents are already feeling the effects of a dramatic change in booking patterns, with Australians securing their cabins up to nine months in advance. As a result, local sailings and fly-cruise itineraries around the world are selling fast, according to lines like Princess Cruises … Read more
A stowaway galah will be reunited with its family after it decided to take a cruise around New Zealand and Carnival Corporation are planning a party to reunite the bird with her family. Harri the galah, who hails from Brisbane, went missing from her cage a few days before her family were due to take … Read more
This year will be one of the biggest for cruise holidays with some new advancements, ships and more people taking to the sea. So what are the cool new cruise trends for 2018? We talk to travel experts on how they see the market and what they predict will be cruise trends for this year. … Read more
Thanks to our passion for cruising, Australia will be treated to some of the best of the burgeoning premium class. Douglas Ward describes himself as “the foremost authority on cruising”. He publishes the Berlitz guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships – a weighty door-stop for the true aficionado, which rates vessels from just about every … Read more
The engagement of Prince Harry and American TV star Meghan Markle has sent the world in to a frenzy. It’s even sent the cruise world into a spin with punters in Britain and the US now trying to pick which cruise ship she will christen. For Duchess Kate, it was the Royal Princess which made … Read more
Who doesn’t like to look after their budget? A new report by prestigious U.S News and World Report has revealed the cruise lines that give you most bang for your buck. They may not always be the cheapest – but they offer the best value. Here’s the list – and send us your own thoughts … Read more
Princess Cruises announced the name of its fourth Royal-class ship – the Sky Princess will be the sister ship to Royal Princess, Regal Princess and Majestic Princess. The ship will debut on 2019 on a series of Mediterranean voyages. Highlights include; a soaring central Piazza-style atrium, Princess Live! entertainment venue, the relaxing adults-only Sanctuary, Camp … Read more
Princess Cruises’ Sea Princess has just emerged from a two-week dry dock in Singapore where she is looking glamorous ahead of her homeporting season in Australia. Her refresh includes a new look on her bow, new entertainment and dining options as well as luxury beds in all cabins. She’s currently sailing on a 12-night Southeast … Read more
via GIPHY It was announced this week with all the fanfare of a mega star rock concert. On November 9, Princess Cruises will be on standby for another record booking day. Australians have made the line’s circumnavigation of the world a very special event. According to Stuart Allison, vice president Australia and New Zealand, 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.
