Spirits are flying high as Australia braces for a Kimberley season that will mark the return of international vessels, the opening of WA borders and things finally looking up for cruise after two years. Jeff Gillies Commercial Director at Coral Expeditions says there’s energy in the air. “The mood is amazing. We’ve got about 3,000 … Read more
Silversea’s newest addition, Silver Dawn will officially welcome its first guests on April 1 when she becomes the 10th ship in the line’s fleet. Leading up to this date Silversea has revealed the details of Silver Dawn’s Otium wellness program, a balanced indulgence rooted in Roman lifestyle. Barbara Muckermann, Silversea’s Chief Commercial Officer said: “With … Read more
After news that Australia’s ban on cruise was finally lifting, the first question was: “When can I get on a locally based ship?” The first international cruise line to arrive will be Ponant, when expedition ship Le Laperouse cruises out of Darwin on April 28, with Le Soleal set to join from May 28. That’s … Read more
A number of luxury cruise lines have stripped the extras from their itineraries in a bid to lure premium and upper premium cruisers. These luxury lines now have more affordable options and savings of up to 40 per cent off. Companies like Silversea are now selling cruises which don’t include parts of your holiday like … Read more
It’s a name linked to the most luxurious of cruises for over a quarter of a century, with more awards than almost any other ship or line. So the end of Crystal has been created with hand ringing and despair by those who love the finer things of life on the ocean waves. But this … Read more
Cruise operators are offering huge savings to lure customers to use their Future Cruise Credits as research shows that Australians want to travel – but are confused about what is required. The result is that cruise lines are piling on inclusions like reduced-cost flights and upgrades to try and tempt out cruise hesitancy. Travel Associates … Read more
Luxury line Silversea has had to cancel the first half of its wave season Down Under on the Silver Muse. The season, which was due to start on December 21, has been pushed back to resume in February 2022. Silversea MD Asia Pacific, Adam Radwanski said the move was necessitated “in light of ongoing ambiguity … Read more
Silversea cruises has released a new brochure for its 2022/23 sailings in Australia’s Kimberley region, reporting that 75% of the 2022 season has already sold out. Guests will sail on the 144-person Silver Explorer to see the wilderness of the Kimberley on voyages between 10 and 32 days, all while being showered in the ultra … Read more
Silversea has long been an industry leader in all-inclusive luxury, with an emphasis on highly attentive service, an astounding array of destinations, and scrumptious cuisine. With the debut of the brand-new Silver Moon ship, Silversea has fully realised its vision of melding the culinary and destination experiences. These are intricate parts of a sailing holiday … 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.
