The fate of Australia’s return to cruising now rests with the Premiers of the three Eastern states after National Cabinet issued a statement “noted” progress towards a cruise return last night. The meeting was the last before parliament is prorogued before a general election – and with the date for the ban on foreign flagged … Read more
It’s the end of an era as Genting Cruise Lines finally calls it a day, leaving a gap in Singapore’s cruise market. Now that Genting has gone under, what becomes of Singapore’s cruise industry? The country previously reiterated its intention to become the cruise hub of Southeast Asia and attract fly-cruisers from Australia and other … Read more
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) have released their latest report which reveals the industry anticipates almost 100 per cent of world’s ships will be up and running by August. CLIA’s State of the Cruise Industry Outlook also revealed that a staggering six million people have sailed since the resumption of voyages in the middle of … Read more
Royal Caribbean has made a bold statement by bringing one of its newest ships, Spectrum of the Seas, a full six months ahead of schedule due to the increase in demand. And the line is hoping to attract Australians on their popular cruises to nowhere. Initially due to homeport in Australia in October 2022 and sail … Read more
From the Editor in Chief Happy New Year to all our readers – and our thanks for standing by us at this extraordinary time. If I were writing this from just about anywhere but Australia, 2021 would be a tremendous year of success for cruising. Ships returned to the US and Europe, and Asia continued … Read more
Cruise-hungry Aussies can now look forward to booking itineraries in Singapore, after the government changed its rules to capture the fly-cruise market. Previously, cruises in Singapore were only open to residents. The restrictions have now been adjusted to allow non-residents, including international visitors arriving via the Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTLs) from Sydney and Melbourne, to … Read more
Cruise ship operators are pinning their hopes of a cruise return on NSW, with a meeting with NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard this week proving productive. The talks took place on Thursday, and are believed to follow the federal government indicating that Canberra will not continue the ban on foreign flagged ships after its expiry … Read more
Royal Caribbean is debuting the Ultimate World Cruise, a 274-night voyage that stretches across seven continents, 65 countries and paying a visit to 11 wonders of the world. Serenade of the Seas will leave from Miami on December 10, 2023 and return to Miami and return on September 10, 2024. Bookings can be made over … Read more
Australian cruisers face the prospect of cruising internationally before setting foot onboard a ship in local waters. As Prime Minister Scott Morrison revealed Australians are expected to travel internationally in November and cruise lines cancelling 2021 local sailings, cruise industry experts believe that now is the time to book those international cruises. The news rules … 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.
