Royal Caribbean is to move one of its newest and biggest ships to Sydney and offer free cruises to those who helped fight the bushfires from next Saturday. The two complimentary four-night coastal sailings on the Spectrum of the Seas will accommodate up to 7,000 guests across two cruises and will depart from Sydney on … Read more
Will your insurance cover a trip cancelled because of the coronavirus? With the world focused on the outbreak of the coronavirus, the impact is being felt on a wide scale throughout the travel industry. In particular, there has been much confusion about insurance for travellers, as many are unsure whether they are covered or not. … Read more
A $20 million major makeover of the Port of Cairns will allow the heritage port to welcome bigger cruise ships from April 2020 onwards. At the Port of Cairns, the wharves are being upgraded with mooring and berthing dolphins and the shipping channel is also getting widened and deepened. When complete, two ships of up … Read more
Royal Caribbean has taken the highly unusual step of outlining its allegations against the grandfather accused of dropping a toddler from a ship window, saying it could no longer “limit its expressions to those of sympathy and support.” The move comes as American TV stations continue to spread the controversial security camera video of the … Read more
So you queued with your kids for the ship’s blockbuster ride and, just as you reach the front of the line, a group swoops past and takes your place. You’ve just met a new class of VIP on your ship. They are guests who have bought the line’s priority access program, which features perks usually … Read more
The battle is on for the best cruise line for families – and it’s a tight race between Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Lines. Both are declaring war when it comes to levels of fun, adventure, and something for everyone in the family. So which one should you pick? The arrival of the new Carnival Splendor … Read more
Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas has left the Bay of Plenty today as the death toll from New Zealand’s horrific volcano explosion rose to six. A further eight people are presumed dead on the island after the eruption on White Island, including a family of four from Sydney. A number remain in hospital, some … Read more
At least five people are dead, eight are missing and 31 people injured after Australian passengers from Ovation of the Seas were caught in a volcano eruption in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty today. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison told the country to brace for “difficult news” as New Zealand confirmed there were no signs … Read more
As inaugural voyages go, Carnival Splendor’s arrival in her new home country appears to have been par for the course. On her way to Sydney from a two week dry-dock in Singapore, Splendor arrived in Darwin amid tales of an exploding toilet, grounded lifts and a passenger made to walk the plank for bad behaviour. … 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.
