In a blow which will further test the resilience of the world’s top cruise brands, the US Centres for Disease Control has extended the ban on sailings or another 100 days “or until COVID-19 is no longer deemed a public health threat.” “The measures we are taking today to stop the spread of Covid-19 are … Read more
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 announced it will have two Quantum class ships in Alaska from 2021. From May 2021, Quantum of the Seas will move to Seattle and offer seven-night sailings that depart every Monday. Her sister ship Ovation of the Seas will offer a similar itinerary but departing on Friday. Quantum’s summer 2021 Alaska itineraries went … Read more
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
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
A number of cruise lines today, have extended their suspension of sailings. Royal Caribbean today extended its suspension of sailings to May 12 – the start of what may well be a number of extensions. “Given global public health circumstances, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has decided to extend the suspension of sailings of our global … Read more
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
Many ships sailing in our region are scrambling to decide their next steps as Australia and New Zealand close their ports to international cruise ships. The Celebrity Solstice which was on a 10-night New Zealand cruise was able to complete her itinerary as scheduled, according to the line. She was able to call at Dunedin … Read more
Australia has banned international cruise ships for 30 days, while the New Zealand government has banned cruise vessels from its territorial waters for more than three months in a weekend of tough moves to halt the global coronavirus pandemic. Australia’s move came Sunday after a cabinet meeting which also agreed all international travellers to Australia … 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.
