Most budget friendly cruise lines

Most budget friendly cruise lines

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 reveals the name of its new Royal-class ship

Princess Cruises reveals the name of its new Royal-class ship

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

Sea Princess emerges from drydock with a new fit out

Sea Princess looking loverly in new livery in Singapore after dry dock

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

Princess Cruises expects record sale for 2019 world cruise

Princess Cruises expects record sale for 2019 world cruise

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

Princess Cruises to homeport the Sun Princess in Fremantle

Princess Cruises to homeport the Sun Princess in Fremantle

Carnival Corporation announced this week it would be homeporting the Sun Princess in Fremantle after Princess Cruises threatened to pull out. The move has come after the Western Australian government made a commitment to the cruise industry to fix the state’s infrastructure issues. Premier Mark McGowan spoke earlier this week at a press conference with … Read more

Princess cruisers get haka lessons in new NZ experiences

Across The Ditch header

A journey to New Zealand now involves extra immersion thanks to an initiative by Princess Cruises. Teresa Ooi reports. If cruising is all about the destination, you can understand why Australians love New Zealand. From the sub-tropical Bay of Islands in the north to Fiordland in the south, New Zealand is disarmingly delightful. Visiting New … Read more

Princess Cruises increases the price of its alcohol package

Princess Cruises increases the price of its alcohol package

Princess Cruises, this week, has upped the price and changed its alcohol-inclusive beverage package. Rolling out fleet-wide, the changes were implemented on Wednesday on the Golden Princess. Previously known as the All-Inclusive Beverage Package which was priced at $59 per person, per day and covered drinks up to the value of $14 including cocktails, spirits, … Read more

The Sea Princess to undergo refurbishment in November

The Sea Princess

Princess Cruises has announced that the Sea Princess will be getting an upgrade – and you’ll get to see all the new bells and whistles in November. She’ll be sailing to Singapore for a 16-day refurbishment which will include new bedding, entertainment and dining. Now every cabin will be fitted with a Princess Luxury Bed … Read more