NSW Health officials are being blamed for failing to halt the disembarkation of Ruby Princess passengers last week, despite tests being carried out on guests, twelve of which proved positive for coronavirus. NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard is reported in The Sunday Telegraph to have said: “With the benefit of what we now know, I … Read more
Michelin-starred Chef Curtis Stone was in town to welcome his specialty dining restaurant Share to Sydney’s shores for the first time this season. In this exclusive interview, Rose Jacobs shares a moment – and some wagyu beef! – with an Australian export icon on board Ruby Princess. What did we eat? Charred Aussie Wagyu strip … Read more
Princess Cruises Majestic Princess sailed into Sydney Harbour today – and promptly kick-started the line’s biggest cruise season yet. The President of Carnival Australia, Sture Myrmell, predicted a “fantastic season” for the largest cruise operator in the country. Standing by the waters of the vessel’s Hollywood Pool Club while mixologist Rob Floyd worked his magic … Read more
A new six-course, fine-dining experience from award-winning Chef Curtis Stone is now available at SHARE aboard Princess Cruises. The restaurant is featured aboard Emerald Princess and Ruby Princess and the refreshed menu comprises of artfully displayed dishes made from the finest ingredients at sea. This includes mouth-watering dishes like butter-poached chunks of Alaskan King Crab … Read more
Princess Cruises is testing a new program for cruisers who are willing to pay, to get onboard early for a fee. Being trialled onboard the Ruby Princess between March 1 and March 25, the test price stands at US$49 per cabin with all passengers in the room receiving the benefit. Princess Cruises started testing on … Read more
This week was a massive week for Carnival Corporation with the brand announcing it would be transferring the Golden Princess to P&O, the larger Ruby Princess to be moved Down Under, Carnival Cruise Line will be sailing two ships full-time in Australia and there will be a fourth ship built for luxury line Cunard. With … 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.
