Frank Armstrong was five days from the nearest port when he suffered a heart attack halfway between Australia and America. The 81-year old, who was travelling with his wife Leah, was immediately admitted to the ship’s medical centre on Ovation of the Seas where he spent five long nights, uncertain whether he would survive. “It … Read more
Royal Caribbean is the latest line to launch its own plant-based menus in yet another milestone for the rise of vegan food on cruise ships. Surf and turf and burgers will give way to endamame-stuffed Portobello mushrooms, vegan spaghetti bolognese and orzo pasta stew on ships sailing out of Australia. The move follows the adoption … Read more
The big reveal is nearly here – four new ships will be in Australian and New Zealand waters for this year’s cruise season. As a bonus, we will also be getting a first look at three recently refurbished ships. The new season brings a crowd of new family fun ships such as Explorer Dream from … Read more
Australia is set to see its biggest cruise season yet. And the good news about more ships is that it means more deals to tempt you on board. They include offers on the new ships as well as ships that are still sparkling from their recent refurbishment. Royal Caribbean is currently offering up to 30 … Read more
The countdown has begun for Australia’s cruise season – and there is plenty on offer this year that’s new. Cruise lines are becoming more inventive, visiting new ports, planning different itineraries and creating never-before-experienced shore excursions. Here are some of the new offerings that we’ll see in the next six months. Princess Cruises Leading the … Read more
The mother of the toddler who fell 11 floors from Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas said she plans to sue the cruise line in an interview, which was broadcasted on America’s NBC “Today” show. Kimberley Wiegand said that there are “a million things” the cruise company could have done to prevent the death of her … Read more
Royal Caribbean, the line famous for its fabulous and innovative rides, will soon be charging for some of them on Quantum of the Seas. The ship, which will be homeported in Singapore, a major fly-cruise hub for Australians, is known for activities like the North Star and Ripcord by iFly. The line said the charge … Read more
Spectrum of the Seas is homeporting in Shanghai – an excellent fly-cruise destination for SE Asian sailors looking for some excitement. Rebecca Rachel Wong took her for a spin. It wasn’t what we expected. It was a public holiday and 4,400 people were on board mega liner Spectrum of the Seas. We imagined crowded pool … Read more
Police are considering charges of negligence after an 18-month old toddler slipped from her grandfather’s arms and plunged to her death from the 11th floor of a Royal Caribbean ship. Chloe Wiegand fell 45 metres from a window on Freedom of the Seas onto a concrete pier in San Juan on Sunday afternoon while the vessel … 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.
