Paspaley Pearl by Ponant gears up for January debut in 2025
French luxury line Ponant and pearling company, Paspaley have been on a major recruitment drive as they prepare for the launch of the 30-guests Paspaley Pearl by Ponant motor yacht on 10 January next year.
Gratuities are increasing: Where to expect the biggest hikes
Cruise gratuities are increasing. But while Australian holiday-makers might not see the daily charge, it is still absorbed into our fare.
Silversea delivers Silver Ray, its newest expedition ship
Luxury line Silversea has taken delivery of its new, ultra-luxe expedition ship, Silver Ray, the second ship in its innovative Nova class.
Gamblers question room card casino credit after man goes overboard following $9,000 loss
A father of three, who was pulled from the water after going overboard from a cruise ship last week has been identified as Shane Dixon, 50.
Princess’ 2026 Europe season will have five ships sailing
Princess Cruises has revealed its 2026 European season with a staggering five ships to be based in Europe to sail over 222 cruises. Â
Shock as Princess opts to homeport only two ships in Australia and axes scores of cruises
Princess Cruises, one of Australia's favourites, has just two ships in Australia in 2025 after cancelling Grand Princess sailings
No kids or casinos – but lions allowed on a Viking safari
Viking, the thinking person’s cruise line, is considering a move into tours and holidays, including safaris, to broaden its appeal.
We sailed Alaska for our golden anniversary – and it was horrible!
We sailed Alaska for our 50th wedding anniversary was a terrible experience
Australia waves goodbye to the Grand Princess…for now
An Aussie favourite, Grand Princess has bid adieu to Australian shores as it heads to Puerto Rico. While she sadly won't be here for Australia's next cruise season, the good news is that she'll be back.
Ponant sends Le Jacques Cartier to French Polynesia in 2026
French luxury brand Ponant will reposition one of its latest ship, Le Jacques-Cartier to cruise in French Polynesia from September 2026. This will mean Ponant wil have two different ships in the region.
Crew from Pacific Encounter rescue sailors
P&O Cruises Australia's Pacific Encounter rescued three stranded sailors after a mayday call of New Caledonia.
Body found after man went overboard from Pacific Adventure
Pacific Adventure was involved in the search for a missing passenger believed to have gone overboard off Sydney Harbour
Veteran cruisers left behind after arriving 10 minutes late for ship
Norwegian Cruise Lines again in trouble after couple in their eighties were left behind in Spain after arriving late from an excursion
‘Only two specialty dinners on my 113 day Princess world cruise – is that fair?’
Princess Cruises packages are causing quite a stir among cruises who say they are unfair
Younger, happier and spending more – the new Australian cruiser
Royal Caribbean just booked its biggest season in Australia and looks forward to a new season with Brisbane as a key destination
The first look inside Cunard’s new Queen Anne
Cunard’s new Queen Anne arrived this week in Southampton to much fanfare. She’s the 249th ship in Cunard’s 184-year history.
