Cruise lines loosen restrictions for passengers aged over 70

Cruise ship retirees

It’s been a hot topic of debate among cruisers of a certain age, especially since they are one of the largest groups that take to the sea. Over the last month, a number of lines have released new health and safety protocols, which require passengers over 70 to produce letters from their doctors confirming they … Read more

Who will be sailing during Australia’s wave season in October

Serenade of the Seas, Royal Caribbean

It’s a question on every cruiser’s lips – when will we be able to sail again? The answer appears to be October.Royal Caribbean’s Managing Director Gavin Smith has said that his vessels will be sailing in Australia by October. The line, which has Ovation of the Seas, Voyager of the Seas and Radiance of the Seas sailing … Read more

Captain Kate organises 12-ship sunset salute

Captain Kate organises 12-ship sunset salute

Every night at 7:30pm, Captain Kate McCue of the Celebrity Edge sounds the bellowing horn of her ship. And in response, 12 other ships, all from different lines, join her in the evening spectacle. Captain McCue, who is one of the first female captains, travels the world on the Celebrity Edge with her cat and is known … Read more

Royal Caribbean and sister brands extend its cancellation policies

Azamara's AzAmazing evenings Down Under

Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Silversea and Azamara announced they would be extending its Cruise with Confidence policy through to 1 September. The policy allows guests to cancel up to 48 hours prior to sailing for any reason, and guests will be able to receive a full credit for their fare, usable on any future sailing … Read more

Royal Caribbean passenger dies from COVID-19

Tour operators and cruise lines could face jail or big fines over volcano eruption - New Zealand PM

A 68-year-old Queensland man has died from COVID-19 after he disembarked Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas last week. According to ABC and other news outlets, Garry Kirstenfield contracted the virus aboard the ship and was in the intensive care unit in Toowoomba Hospital. He died this afternoon. Queensland Health issued a statement, saying Mr Kirstenfield … Read more

Aussie couple’s cruise video has 22m views – now they plan a sequel

Aussie couple's cruise video has 22m views - now they plan a sequel

The most celebrated cruise couple in the world, whose video of a cancelled cruise reached 22 million, have told Cruise Passenger they are preparing to do a sequel video. Retired Melbournian couple, Dave and Norma Trill, became instant online stars when they recreated their cancelled cruise around the Pacific in the comfort of their living … Read more