Dave Winter is a die-hard Royal Caribbean fan from Victoria. And when he heard the line was refurbishing one of his favourite ships, he thought it would be a great idea to paint the hull blue like the Quantum and Oasis-class ships. So Mr Winter, a 29-year-old IT salesman, set about making it happen by … Read more
She has been one of Australia’s favourite ships for seven years. But this season Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas returns Down Under with a brand new look. Voyager has had a $144 million makeover with the Aussie cruiser in mind. And one change was even sparked by an Australian passenger. Dave Winter sent an … Read more
Top cruise lines are lining up their fleets for the 2019 cruise season. It’s all about who’s got what this year and how much money has gone into their ship makeovers. Royal Caribbean’s newly renovated Voyager of the Seas, due next month following her $143 million upgrade, will be one of the stars. But first … Read more
RCL’s Explorer of the Seas will look amazingly refreshed after a $162 million makeover with new waterslides, restaurants and redesigned pool area when she sets sails in the Mediterranean in summer next year. The refreshed Explorer will have a new Perfect Storm racer waterslides, Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen, a redesigned, resort-style poolscape with the signature Lime … Read more
The Port of Brisbane has said it will welcome the arrival of the world’s largest ships, after a Royal Caribbean executive indicated earlier this week that the arrival of Oasis-class ships to Australia is imminent. RCCL’s Associate Vice President of Marine & Safety, Captain Nik Antalis, said “it’s only a matter of time”, as he … Read more
Cruise lines are rallying too help with hurricane relief for the Bahamas, including millions in donations, food and ships for evacuations. Hurricane Dorian struck the Bahamas last Sunday and left behind “generational devastation” in the Bahamian islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama after three days, according to Prime Minister Hubert Minnis. The death toll has … Read more
Sydney’s cruise growth has ‘ground to a halt’ with new figures likely to show no expansion, thanks to the failure of the State Government to create a second berth for larger ships. Adam Goldstein, one of the highest-ranking leaders of the global cruise industry and the man in charge of Royal Caribbean and Cruise Lines … Read more
While solo cruisers are often self-sufficient and independent, sometimes it is nice to have companionship. One of the Cruise Passenger’s top tips for solos to make friends, is on their shore excursions. Picking the right shore excursion if you want to make friends is crucial. Make sure the shore excursions are interactive, as you’ll most … Read more
The weak Australian dollar is bad news for cruisers, especially those travelling aboard lines that charge in US dollars. While all lines using US dollars will be affected by the current roller-coaster prices on currencies, holidaymakers may particularly feel the pinch if they are travelling on ships from Royal Caribbean. A survey by Cruise Passenger … 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.
