Royal Caribbean Cruises is the latest line to stay overnight in Noumea so that passengers on board Ovation of the Seas can explore New Caledonia’s cosmopolitan city after sunset. The first-ever overnight stay is part of Ovation of the Seas’ nine-night South Pacific itinerary departing Sydney on November 14 and arriving in Noumea on November […]
It’s still the most popular cruise destination for Aussies – the warm waters, pristine beaches and friendly hospitality of the South Pacific make it one of the most family-friendly destinations to visit. Here are some of the best South Pacific cruises that mum and dad will love Carnival Cruise Line The family cruise line heads […]
After six years of cruising from Fremantle and Adelaide and carrying more than 115,000 guests, Cruise & Maritime’s Astor will be departing in March 2019. But before she departs, guests can sail on special back-to-back offers between December 2018 and March 2019 to destinations like Kangaroo Island, Bali, Hobart, Busselton and Geographe Bay. “We believe our […]
Royal Caribbean’s new boss in Australia Susan Bonner promises a big wave season beginning in October, with the line’s longest deployment ever. And she hopes to bring the new wave of Celebrity Cruises ships – the modern and technologically advanced Edge class – to Australia. The first, the stunning Celebrity Edge, will be launched at the […]
Scenic, the Australian river cruise line, is delaying its move into expedition ocean cruising until 2019 after running into construction problems. Owner Glen Moroney told US site Travel Agent the $250 million Scenic Eclipse, which has been heavily advertised in Australia and has two helicopters and a mini sub for its luxury guests, won’t now […]
Cruise lines have come up with some of the hottest deals on offer during the winter season. APT is offering free flights, while Avalon is offering $4600 per couple air credit on selected cruises departing in autumn provided bookings are made by July 24. A 15-day Amsterdam to Budapest itinerary departing on September 28 starts […]
Hurtigruten has become the first cruise company to remove all single-use plastic straws, plastic glasses, coffee lids and plastic bags across its fleet of cruise ships from July 2. Plastic straws have been replaced by metal ones while plastic cutlery, plastic glasses, plastic lids on coffee cups, plastic toothpicks and plastic aprons have been banned […]
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 […]
Ultra luxury cruise line Seabourn is adding two new expedition ships to their five-strong fleet, in yet another indication of the strength of adventure journeys. Silversea, recently bought by Royal Caribbean, French luxury line Ponant and Hertigruten are all increasing their expedition fleets to meet demand. Seabourn’s new vessels will include many of the features […]
It’s only been a year, but P&O’s Pacific Explorer is already an established part of Australia’s thriving cruise scene. And as the ship with one of the most risqué shows at sea, what better way to celebrate a birthday than bring its shapely dancers aboard so they can jump out of a three-metre birthday cake. […]