It’s a nice dilemma to have: is a price drop of over $11,000 what you want, or should you choose a stack of inclusions now on offer for free? Crystal Cruises and Silversea Cruises both have a selection of itineraries with discounted fares. Guests can save up to $11,020 per suite on Crystal Cruises when … Read more
Think luxury cruising, and the first thing that comes to mind is a spacious suite the size of an opulent apartment. But that may not be the best of luxury cruising. There’s the intimate environment of small luxury ships, the incredible personalised service, fine dining, and the opportunity to pull up at smaller ports and … Read more
Silversea Cruises has invited The Australian Ballet’s David McAllister on the Silver Muse as a guest lecturer on the sailing departing Sydney on January 3, 2020. Guests on board Silver Muse when she departs Sydney for a 13-day Pacific Islands voyage will have the chance to attend lectures presented by Mr McAllister and meet him … Read more
Becky Wiggins is one of the first to try Silversea’s new S.A.L.T program. After a belly full of food, she tells about her gastronomical journey. There’s a tiny burger on the plate in front of me. I’m told to pop it straight into my mouth. Surprisingly, it melts immediately. It’s not actually a burger, but … Read more
They are among the world’s most luxurious sailings, published in advance so their discerning passengers can choose the best destinations and cabins. Now Cruise Passenger Luxury has dissected the new itineraries so our readers can compare the best of the best…with each other. Regent Seven Seas and Crystal Cruises were the first to release their … Read more
Once copious amount of food, booze and cocktails would be enough to entice a newbie to take a holiday on a cruise ship. Today, lines are going out of their way to sign up celebrity chefs, television stars and famous singers to front their specialty restaurants and cabaret shows. Here’s a Who’s Who of cruise … Read more
It was the election result not many had anticipated. But Scott Morrison’s win had high end cruisers reaching for the phone and dialling their travel agents. Kathy Pavlidis from the luxury operator Travel Associates said the billion-dollar cruise industry, which counts self-funded retirees as their key customers, saw a slow-down, prior to the election. She … Read more
Once, sailing solo meant a passenger had to pay two fares, making holidays at sea hugely expensive. But thanks to rising demand, more lines are offering solo cabins and single supplement deals. Considering a cruise on your own? Cruise Passenger has found the best single supplement offers for 2019 to 2021, so you can start … Read more
Silversea’s immersive and experiential cruises to the Mediterranean are almost as legendary as the line’s all-inclusive service. They are designed to introduce passengers to the splendours of a region steeped in glorious history, gorgeous architecture, beautiful beaches and an amazing array of food and wine options. Now you can take Silversea’s combination cruises, blending the … 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.
