Princess Cruises Sphere-Class

Princess lays the keel for its next Sphere-class ship

Princess Cruises this week held the keel-laying ceremony for its second Sphere Class ship Star Princess.

Lionel Messi Icon of the Seas

Lionel Messi to christen Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas

Football star and eight-time winner of the prestigious Ballon d’Or award, Lionel Messi has been named as the official icon for Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas.

Hurtigruten Norway

Hurtigruten Norway relaunches three popular itineraries

Hurtigruten Norway has relaunched three itineraries that combine the city lights of the Nordic capitals and the famed Aurora Borealis.

Sun Princess norovirus Carnival

Carnival Corporation to hand over millions of documents relating to norovirus cruise case

Carnival Cruises Corporation has been ordered to hand over millions of documents for a class action lawsuit which alleges it failed to implement to stop the spread of norovirus.

Cruise line packages

Don’t take cruise line packages, and you could save hundreds of dollars

Guests are rebelling against the creeping package charges as lines a try and recoup Covid losses and stay ahead of inflation.

Enjoy tapas in Spain with Regent Seven Seas

Experience the taste of Spain’s tapas with Regent Seven Seas

Rich in art, culture, museums, fascinating history and architecture, Spain also has one of my favourite Spanish experiences is enjoying tapas.

Silver Whisper in French Polynesia

Silver Whisper to be based in French Polynesia

Luxury line Silversea has revealed 17 voyages on the Silver Whisper in French Polynesia for 2026.

Viking river ship

Viking to add 10 more river ships to its fleet of 80

Viking will add 10 Longships to its river fleet, with the new vessels sailing the Rhine, Main, Danube, and Seine Rivers.

Virgin Voyages Richard Branson

“It’s easier going to space than getting a berth in Sydney,” says Richard Branson

Sir Richard Branson’s Resilient Lady arrived in Sydney yesterday, with the billionaire mogul heralding in the ship in a wooden speedboat.

Richard Branson in Sydney

Sir Richard Branson welcomes Resilient Lady to Australia

It's a triumphant week in cruise with Sir Richard Branson welcoming Resilient Lady into Australian waters for the first time.

Norwegian Viva launches

Norwegian Cruise Line launches Viva with Latin pop star

Norwegian Cruise Lines this week, christened Norwegian Viva where 1500 guests attended the ceremony at PortMiami.

Discover France with Regent Seven Seas

Take a culinary journey through France with Regent Seven Seas

Take a culinary journey through France and discover the art of French patisserie making with Regent Seven Seas.

Ambience World Cruise

Ambassador announces new legs for World Cruise

Ambassador Cruise Line has launched all-new sectors on their upcoming 2024 Grand Round the World Cruise.

Princess and Cunard will no longer call in Melbourne

Princess and Cunard to stop calls to Melbourne

Princess and Cunard will stop calls to Melbourne in protest of an “unreasonable” hike in charges.

Virgin Voyages arrives in Darwin

Virgin Voyages’ arrives in Darwin ahead of her inaugural season

Resilient Lady - the third ship from Virgin Voyages, has officially arrived in Australian waters as part of her first season Down Under.

Oceania Cruises’ Marina will undergo a huge refurbishment in May 2024.

Oceania Cruises’ Marina to undergo refurbishment

Onboard, there will be three new restaurants including the wellness-focused Aquamar Kitchen which debuted on Vista.