Star Clippers
Star Clippers' high-tech replica clippers feature classic nautical décor, polished brass, teak decks and mahogany rails with a backdrop of billowing white sails, stays, lines and ropes. The five-masted Royal Clipper is the largest fully rigged sailing ship in the world, while Star Clipper and Star Flyer are the tallest tall ships sailing today.
Hurtigruten
For 117 years, Hurtigruten has pioneered cruising along the Norwegian coast. Hurtigruten also cruises to Antarctica, Greenland, Spitsbergen and Europe. From polar-bear spotting and iceberg-calving to whale-watching and the Northern Lights, the reality of an experienced Hurtigruten voyage far exceeds the imagination.
Ponant
Compagnie du Ponant has four ships - its flagship, the 64-passenger Le Ponant, is a three masted sailing yacht with 32 external cabins. Le Levant’s 45 outside cabins have ocean views. The 8,282-tonne expedition vessel Le Diamant features 113 air-conditioned, ocean-view cabins. Le Boréal entered service in May this year and is the biggest in the Compagnie du Ponant fleet with 132 cabins. L'Austral will launch in May 2011.
Captain Cook Cruises
Captain Cook Cruises draws on four decades of cruising knowledge to offer small-ship discovery cruises throughout Australia and the Pacific at great-value prices. The cruise experience is informal and friendly, helped by expert local guides and crew members.
Swan Hellenic
A Swan Hellenic cruise is outstanding value for money, with an inclusive shore excursion and guest speaker program, a dedicated Swan Hellenic team, and all gratuities on board and ashore included. Country-house styled Minerva carries 320 passengers and has a library, card room, cinema, beauty centre and pool. Guest speakers are mainly academics, diplomats and writers.
Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean International® is a global cruise company that first set sail more than 40 years ago. This year the fleet will grow to 22 ships, when Allure of the Seas, sister ship to the world's largest superliner, Oasis of the Seas, arrives in December 2010.
P&O Cruises
When Pacific Pearl joins the fleet in 2010, it will join Pacific Jewel, Pacific Dawn and Pacific Sun. P&O Cruises will be the only cruise line operating from the major Australian and New Zealand ports of Sydney, Brisbane, Auckland, Newcastle and Fremantle. This is how to holiday!
Norwegian Cruise Line
NCL has the youngest, coolest, hippest, most innovative fleet on the water and with NCL's Freestyle Cruising program everyone gets to do exactly what they want to do. There are exciting new restaurant menus, upgraded accommodation, new activities and entertainment, and the journey is as much about the ships as the destinations.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Ever wondered why there's a full stop in Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines? The line is the second-oldest established cruise line in the world. This family-owned company specialises in traditional cruising and operates mainly out of the UK, with British and European officers. It’s fleet has four mid-size ships, Balmoral, Black Watch, Braemar and Boudicca, which have an English atmosphere.
Costa Cruises
Welcome to Italian-style cruising on Costa Cruises, which has 60 years of cruising experience. On board Costa’s ships guests can take Italian cooking classes, or play tennis and volleyball. Indulge in luxury treatments in the Samsara Spa and Ischia Wellness Spa, or just relax by the pool and plan the next shore excursion.
Carnival Cruise Lines
Come on board any of Carnival Cruise Lines' Fun Ships and enjoy a holiday with renowned cuisine, pampering spa, live entertainment and swimming pools, slides and whirlpools. The on board kid-friendly Camp Carnival has friendly, experienced and professionally trained staff to look after your children during any of the age-appropriate activities each day.
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises’ fleet is made up of contemporary 17 ships travelling on 115 itineraries to more than 350 destinations around the world. Australians have their very own Princess Cruises liners, Dawn Princess and Sun Princess, tailored to Australian dining and entertainent styles.
P&O Cruises UK
During late 2010 and 2011, P&O Cruises’ Oriana, Aurora, Arcadia and Artemis will cast off on their World Voyages, visiting a staggering 89 destinations in 46 countries.
Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises’ fleet features three intimate and elegant mid-sized ships, Regatta, Insignia and Nautica, with Marina launching in January 2011 and Riviera in 2012. The onboard atmosphere is like a country club, where tuxedos and gowns are never a requirement for dining.
MSC Cruises
MSC is a family-owned and operated cruise line offering traditional Italian hospitality with warm contemporary furnishings and authentic international cuisine. MSC Cruises has a 'children under 18 years cruise free' policy, meaning children and teens sharing with two paying adults pay port charges only.
Holland America Line Facts
With more than 135 years experience, Holland America Line now has 15 ships that offer nearly 500 cruises from more than 25 countries each year. Holland America Line's US$525 million, fleet-wide Signature of Excellence enhancements offer guests new accommodation, entertainment and enrichment programs, enhanced dining experiences and more creative activities.