The federal government has now outlines plans to help NSW’s cruise industry, announcing it would be looking into the feasibility of a second Sydney cruise terminal. The development of this vital piece of infrastructure, which the cruise lines have indicated is sorely needed, will bring in billions of tourism dollars. Currently the cruise ship industry […]
Viking today announced its sixth ship – the 930-guest Viking Jupitar floated out. Scheduled for delivery in early 2019, the arrival of Viking Jupiter will officially make Viking the largest small ship ocean cruise line in the industry, only four years after launching its ocean business. Named in honor of the planet Jupiter, the ship will spend […]
Carnival Cruise Lines has lined up a bevy of top fashion stylists, milliners and Australian designers to sail on this year’s Melbourne Cup cruise and provide passengers with hot-to-trot fashion tips. Not only will guests be treated to a cruise filled with betting masterclasses and racing trivia, they will now be able to get the […]
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s big day has sparked cruise lines to celebrate the Royal Wedding with live screenings and special onboard activities. Cunard’s three ships – Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth – will screen the Royal Wedding at a high tea serving specially crafted Union Jack butterfly, Chocolate Crown and Victoria […]
The wave season may be over but if you still want to chase away the winter blues and go on a break, here are some great winter cruise deals for you to choose from. Carnival Spirit is offering up to 35 per cent discount for a weekend getaway from $449 per person for an inside […]
The growing popularity of world cruises is evident in the number of cruise lines which now offer guests the opportunity to essentially live on a cruise ship. Luxury cruise line Cunard pioneered the idea of the ‘continuous cruise’. The Laconia left New York in November 1922 for the first ever circumnavigation of the globe by […]
The original cast of “The Love Boat” as well as Princess Cruises were presented a Hollywood Walk of Fame star plaque. Six of the original cast members, Gavin MacLeod (Captain Stubing), Jill Whelan (Vicki), Ted Lange (Isaac), Bernie Kopell (Doc), Lauren Tewes (Julie) and Fred Grandy (Gopher) were joined by Leron Gubler, CEO of the […]
Go-karts, laser tag and The Beatles at sea – the latest ship from NCL is simply magnificent The moment you first glimpse the spectacular blue and white ocean-themed livery on the hull of Norwegian Bliss, designed by marine-life artist Wyland, you know this ship is going to be something really special. From the go-kart track […]
Hey all, So I’ve been a Royal Caribbean cruiser for a while but the Smart Check-in they have now is something new to me. My SO and I are sailing May 31 and I did our Set Sail Pass and docs online and selected the “smart check in” time of 12:30 PM (earliest one possible). […]
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