River cruise lines are bracing for an influx of newbies – cruisers who are seeking a safe haven from viruses and looking for a small ship close to shore that offers culture galore, food, wine and excursions in safety. Welcome to river cruising – where German cathedrals or Portuguese vineyards roll past your window, but … Read more
It’s a question on every cruiser’s lips – when will we be able to sail again? The answer appears to be October.Royal Caribbean’s Managing Director Gavin Smith has said that his vessels will be sailing in Australia by October. The line, which has Ovation of the Seas, Voyager of the Seas and Radiance of the Seas sailing … Read more
The cruise lines heard the call from their loyal foodies missing the dishes served on their favourite ships. Now cruisers can recreate dishes they miss while they’re at home and waiting for the return of cruise. From Viking’s cookbook of recipes from around to world, Carnival Cruise Line and Celebrity Cruises on board crowd favourites, … Read more
Viking, Seabourn and Cunard have been the latest lines to extend the suspension of their sailings. Viking has confirmed it would be not resuming sailings until the end of June – two months past its previous planned date. Luxury line, Seabourn has said it will extend the suspension period through to 14 May. Guests will … Read more
Viking has announced it will be suspending river and ocean cruise operations until April 30, 2020 in response to the coronavirus COVID-19 and President Trump’s travel ban on Europe. The announcement was made in a video and a letter sent from the Viking Chairman, Torstein Hagen some two hours after President Trump banned travel to … Read more
The Viking Sun arrived in Sydney this week at just over the halfway mark of its record breaking 245-day Ultimate World journey. Cruise Passenger caught up with Australian couple on board to find out about what they thought about their world cruise so far. The Sydneysiders got to return home for just two days on … Read more
Here it is! The list of all the best cruise deals currently on offer across all the major lines – from the luxe to the large, the boutique and the fabulous-for-families. We’ve uncovered the best bargains and hottest deals for your 2020 cruising pleasure. The hottest destination right now, if you’re booking a cruise for … Read more
Norway, the Northern Lights, the Nile and the South of France will be the hot destinations for 2020, one of Flight Centre’s top selling cruise consultants, Anna Shannon has predicted. “Experienced Australian cruisers who have done the multi-country river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest, are now booking cruises to the South of France and the … Read more
Michelle Black, managing director, Viking Cruises, on board Viking Orion, the ship bound for Sydney. The brand new Viking Orion is cruising in the Med this week, currently treating guests to its own brand of immersive shore excursion around the Italian coast. But by the end of the year, she’ll be sailing in our waters … 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.
