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Peter Lynch
Peter Lynch has cruised more than 50 times on some of the most iconic ships. He has 30 years experience writing, editing and publishing in Asia, Europe, and Australia in media organisations like The Times of London, Straits Times, Singapore, The South China Morning Post and The Sydney Morning Herald. He is also a marketer, who has created campaigns in social affairs, finance and travel. He is a prolific podcaster, and now owns leading magazines, websites and other channels in Australia and Asia.
641 Published Articles
Is this the most ridiculous solution yet to Sydney’s cruise capacity problems?
Sydney’s harbour is a dazzling spectacle – and no surprise it’s a massive draw card for cruise ships. And a report this week highlights ...
Silversea’s flagship Silver Nova arrives in Australia with its season almost sold out
Silversea Cruises’ newest ship, Silver Nova, is making waves in the cruise industry – and she sailed into Australian waters this week to a ...
Viking set for huge expansion in Egypt as passengers return to the Nile
Viking plans to bring 20,000 passengers to the Nile next year, and despite a big fleet expansion the line claims it is already fully booked for 2025.
Travel’s night of nights sees cruise lines crowned for their contribution
Cruise lines shone at the Australian National Travel Industry’s awards this weekend when 1,300 agents gathered at Sydney’s International Convention Centre for the ATIA ...
The search for Sydney’s third terminal: Like a Netflix drama, it never seems to end…
The NSW government has announced yet another search for Sydney’s third cruise terminal in a bid to arrest the slide in cruise capacity that ...
Cruise claims $8.43 billion in spending and 26,000 jobs as new port hunt is launched for Sydney
The NSW cruise industry had a record-breaking $4.41 billion share of the 2023-24 season, up 60.4% from the previous financial year.
Adventure cruising is booming as never before – here’s why you need to book your trip before it’s too late
The number of people taking expedition cruises has risen by more than 70 per cent.
Around the world in 80 minutes with the Australian selling the only real residential ship at sea
Cruise Passenger takes an exclusive look inside the ship that was made for millionaires.
Ports closing in on new Sydney facility as state tourism strategy acknowledges cruise contribution
A major review into NSW's tourism strategy up to 2030 will acknowledge the contribution of cruising and reveal that the state's Port Authority is closing in on a viable way to step up Sydney's capacity.
Flood levels ease and rivers return as cruise lines get innovative to keep sailing
Surging tidelines on the Danube and Rhine have forced several major cruise lines to alter their meticulously planned itineraries.
Why Greece is right to charge us to visit Mykonos and SantoriniÂ
Cruise passengers who visit Mykonos and Santorini will now need to pay 20 euros (AUD$33) for the pleasure of their visit.
Can Australian cruising survive as its leaders leave Carnival Australia
David Jones was Carnival Australia’s corporate communications manager from 2009 to 2022. Now he laments the departing of the best leaders our cruise industry had and asks: what happens next?
Luxury line Silversea sees a big future in Australia
Silversea luxury cruises is looking to expand in Australia.
Princess chief calls for removal of uncertainty as Auckland begs to have a ship back
The man who built the Princess brand into Australia’s favourite has a simple message for the line’s fans bemoaning the reduction in the fleet size this season: Australia and New Zealand need to relax regulation, accept increased prices to rival those of the Caribbean and lower port fees.
Records tumble as 1.24m Australians take cruise holidays
Australia’s cruise industry celebrated the region’s season start in Sydney today with new statistics showing a big increase in those wanting berths in the next six months.
Australians love cruising – here’s why your favourite holiday will be more expensive and harder to find
Why Australia's cruise industry is in decline just as demands surges.