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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

Island idea for Sydney's cruise capacity

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 Sobec launch

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.

Viking wins best ocean at the NTIA Awards

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 ...

Viking cruise ship sailing in Sydney Harbour

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 ...

Pacific Adventure arrives in White Bay

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.

Le Commandant Charcot by Ponant : navigating through the ice

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.

the World first residential cruise ship

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.

Cruising in Australia with Princess ship and Sydney Harbour Bridge

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.

Uniworld River Cruise

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.

Woman rides Santorini donkeys

Why Greece is right to charge us to visit Mykonos and Santorini 

Cruise passengers who visit Mykonos and Santorini will now need to pay 20 euros (AUD$33) for the pleasure of their visit.

Carnival Splendor arrives in Sydney this week

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?

The Silver Muse in Sydney Harbour with the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background

Luxury line Silversea sees a big future in Australia

Silversea luxury cruises is looking to expand in Australia.

Stuart Allison with Captain Andrea Spinardi master of Royal Princess.

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.

Ovation of the Seas sailing into Sydney Harbour

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.

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