EXCLUSIVE: Double berthing in Sydney could mean more homeported ships for Australia

EXCLUSIVE: Double berthing in Sydney could mean more homeported ships for Australia

The Port of Sydney is set to introduce a new berthing system at the Overseas Passenger Terminal which could double the capacity of the iconic wharf. It will create jobs and produce a big income boost to the state from more overseas visitors. The port authority has been under pressure for years from a burgeoning … Read more

Watch professional diver leap 55ft off platform on Harmony of the Seas

Watch professional diver leap 55ft off platform on Harmony of the Seas

For those who have a fear of heights…be warned. Cesilie Carlton, one of the professional divers onboard Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas launched herself off the 17m platform into a diving pool at the back of the ship. The Red Bull diver is seen in an Instagram video, posted by one of Sydney Brown, … Read more

Royal Caribbean to hire lifeguards for Ovation of the Seas

Royal Caribbean to hire lifeguards for Ovation of the Seas

Royal Caribbean is currently advertising for lifeguards to man the pools on Ovation of the Seas. After a number of drownings on the Miami-based cruise company’s ships, the line has taken steps to protect passengers from any more incidents. Last year, an eight-year-old child died in June aboard Anthem of the Seas after he was … Read more

Cool or creepy? Carnival Corp’s medallion raises applause and concern

Cool or creepy? Carnival Corp's medallion raises applause and concern

Remember when you turned up at the bar of your regular small ship line, and the barman reached for your favourite beer and asked: “Same again?” You arrived at breakfast, and the Maitre’d shook your hand and asked: “Eggs over easy, right?” Right! It was all part of the magic of cruise ships. You could dine … Read more

Cruise Passenger steps onboard Ovation of the Seas in Sydney

Cruise Passenger steps onboard Ovation of the Seas in Sydney

She is the fourth largest ship in the world and the biggest to ever sail in Australian waters – Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas arrived in Sydney yesterday. Cruise Passenger has sailed on Ovation during her float out in Germany as well as her inaugural cruise in Singapore. But yesterday, we were also lucky enough … Read more

Vision of the Seas

Vision of the Seas

Despite being launched back in 1998, Vision of the Seas still upholds its title as one of the freshest and innovative ships in the line. During her dry dock in 2013, Vision of the Seas has been decked with the Royal Caribbean staples – more dining options like Giovanni’s, Izumi, and Chops Grille; R Bar, … Read more

Majesty of the Seas

Majesty of the Seas

The core of the Majesty of the Seas is its very experience dating from its maiden voyage of 1992. This smartly streamlined cruise ship is well-accustomed to casual, short cruises for a wide range of passengers, especially for families. For a primed ship, over-all deck atmosphere is casual and comfortable with clean cut interiors and … Read more

Explorer of the Seas

Explorer of the Seas

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1475210821741{padding-bottom: 5% !important;}”]Second of five in the Voyager-class Series, Explorer of the Seas adopted a resort concept brimmed with facilities, activities and entertainment. After a major 2014 refit, amenities now include a skating rink, concert venue, TV studio, spa and solarium complex, a shopping boulevard, 3D movie theatre, outdoor movie screen, wedding chapel and … Read more

Anthem of the Seas

Anthem of the Seas

The 4,180-passenger Anthem of the Seas is the second ship to debut in Royal Caribbean’s Quantum Class series. Anthem is a ship that is big, bold, and beautiful, with a touch of whimsy. Reminiscent of a Las Vegas hotel, the general atmosphere on board is a perfect balance between modern sophistication and straight-up fun. Anthem … Read more