What you need to know before you book
As Australia grapples with COVID-19 restrictions on state borders, particularly in Victoria, we tell you where you can go. State border openings for visitors ...
A gastronomic tour of the Kimberley – a voyage with Luke Nguyen
Celebrity chef Luke Nguyen, famous for his Sydney-based Vietnamese restaurant, Red Lantern, has partnered with APT once again, to take guests on a gastronomic ...
MSC Cruises to resume sailings next week
European line MSC Cruises has unveiled that its flagship vessels, MSC Grandiosa and MSC Magnifica will resume operations in the Mediterranean. The two vessels, ...
Take me home, country roads – a weekend in Tamworth
The Big Golden Guitar, the shining beacon of the Australian country music festival, glimmers in the sun, greeting visitors to Tamworth as they roll ...
What life is like onboard one of the first European river cruises
We told you what life is like on one of the first ocean voyages last week. But what’s happening on the rivers of Europe? ...
How the cruise industry got 250,000 crew members home
It’s been a quiet few months for the cruise industry. Pre-COVID, we would be at the height of the European and North American wave ...
We’re not selling our Queens, says Carnival
Carnival Corporation has denied rumours it would be selling Cunard, the line with three queens in its fleet, as well as luxe line Seabourn. ...
The first sailing since lockdown – what life is like in the new world of cruise
Cruise lines are getting back to business in some parts of the world – much to the envy of many die-hard Australian cruisers. Asia-based ...
Over 800 Ruby Princess passengers file class action lawsuit
Shine Lawyers have filed a Federal Court class action against the owners of the Ruby Princess over the handling of a COVID-19 outbreak onboard ...
Ruby Princess special inquiry hears of NSW Health mistakes
In the closing submissions of the Ruby Princess inquiry, NSW Health was criticised for making three crucial mistakes when handling the arrival of the ...
Viking reveals a new ship to sail on the Mekong River
A new ship is slated to start sailing on the Mekong – Viking announced it will debut the Viking Saigon, which will sail between ...
New Zealand 2021 sailings sell out for some lines
The Land of the Long White Cloud has always attracted not just Australian cruisers, but a raft of visitors from America, Europe and Asia. ...
Four ways to experience Byron Bay
The northern NSW coastal town of Byron Bay was once known for its free-loving spirit community and surf culture. But the town’s pristine beaches, trail hikes ...
Sail from late 2021 – cruise deals starting from $91 per person, per night
This week we find some of the best deals for cruises departing in late 2021. The lines continue to reveal new deals to bring ...
The crews from CMV ships set to see their homes at last
The crew from five Cruise & Maritime Voyages’ are at last going home, according to line’s parent company, Global Cruise Lines. It comes after ...
Why huge demand and limited numbers will mean fewer bargains after COVID
After the 2008 recession and the 9/11 attacks, the cruise industry heavily discounted cruise prices in a bid to lure back travellers. During the ...