The Philippine government has imposed new closure dates and limits on the size and number of ships to be allowed to dock in Boracay in another move to protect the environment. Art Boncato Jr, tourism undersecretary for tourism regulation coordination and resource generation, revealed that Boracay will be closed to cruise ships during peak summer … Read more
When Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas returns to Australia for the 2019/20 wave season, she’ll be sporting a different outfit. She’ll be decked out with new rides and activities like the SkyPad, a simulated trampoline ride, new waterslides and much more. If you’ve cruised aboard Voyager of the Seas and think you’ve done it … Read more
Last week, one Holland America ship had a little bit of trouble reversing into its parking spot. While the Oosterdam was manoeuvring her way into Vancouver Port near Canada Bay, she gently nudged her sister ship, the Nieuw Amsterdam while she was trying to dock, stern to stern. Luckily, no one was hurt in the … Read more
“It’s never too early for a cocktail.” Thank Sir Noel Coward for this advice – now you have the perfect excuse to indulge while you’re on vacation. Cruise lines don’t need an excuse. They have been putting passengers in vacation mode for years with superstar mixologists, themed bars, specialty cocktails and exclusive collaborations. Cruise Passenger … Read more
Royal Caribbean has cut steel on its fifth Oasis-class ship which will take the title of the world’s largest cruise ship when it launches in 2021. The new ship, which is yet to be named will take the title over her sister ship, Symphony of the Seas which was launched in 2018. The new ship … Read more
Royal Caribbean’s Spectrum of the Seas is the new face of multigenerational cruising with the ultimate family suite. The 5622-passenger Spectrum of the Seas will be the largest ship in Asia when she makes her maiden call to the region next month. The ship debuts the Ultimate Family Suite, a two-level cabin that accommodates up to 11-guests, … Read more
Even your phone does it. Royal Caribbean is now expanding its facial recognition trial at US ports so passengers can disembark without long queues. The line has been finding ways to streamline the process of passenger embarkation and disembarkation from smartphone apps, check-in agents equipped with iPads to the very latest: facial recognition technology. Thanks … Read more
The new ride Royal Caribbean introduced to Mariner of the Seas, which caused a serious accident to one passenger recently, has been shut down pending a final decision on its future. Sky Pad, a trampoline bungee ride, was in the spotlight after a man fell and fractured his pelvis in February. A video of the … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line is trialling a reduction of its iconic towel animals as part of efforts to cut laundry use and improve sustainability. While the tradition may be scaled back on some ships, guests can still request them, signalling a shift rather than a full removal.
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.
