Did dressing for dinner turn Aussies off Cunard?
Increasing costs, poor exchange rates, even dressing for dinner – have been some of the reasons floated for Cunard’s withdrawal.
Norwegian Cruise Line reveals details about the new Norwegian Aqua – dubbed “spaghetti ship”
Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled the latest Prima Plus Class ship, the Norwegian Aqua.
A taste of Silversea’s S.A.L.T. for Aussies
Australian cruisers can look forward to tasting luxury line Silversea’s much celebrated food experience S.A.L.T onboard its newest ship, Silver Nova when she heads to Australian waters in 2025.
Cunard pulls the pin on Queen Elizabeth’s return to Australia
Cunard has announced it will stop homeporting the Queen Elizabeth in Australia from 2026 onwards. The ship will only visit the southern hemisphere on world cruise segments.
Qantas almost cost us a Kimberley cruise with lost luggage – but they couldn’t care less
Qantas had lost the luggage of eight passengers when they arrived in Broome to join a Ponant cruise to the Kimberley. And they couldn't have cared less.
Norwegian Cruise Line halts 2024 Israel port stops – others also make changes
Norwegian Cruise Line has cancelled all stops to Israel in 2024 as the war with militant group Hamas continues to escalate.
How Carnival and Cruise Passenger saved a couple’s engagement plans
How Cruise Passenger helped an Adelaide couple and first-time cruisers after they became marooned at Circular Quay.
Regent Seven Seas Grandeur – the biggest art show afloat?
Regent Seven Seas new ship Grandeur will feature one of the biggest art exhibitions at sea
‘I was forced to upgrade despite my sick wife’
Coral Princess cruise passenger Michael Psirakis was quite happy with this cabin on Deck 8 midship. That was until he was upgraded to Deck 5 right at the back of the ship.
Cruisers rush for travel insurance over Covid fears – 5 ways to save
Improved digital insurance options, specialised coverage including on-shore excursions and better deals for solo women are all set to improve cruise travel insurance in the coming year.
Ponant and Paspaley to launch super-luxe motor yacht
Two luxury heavyweights – French cruise line Ponant and Paspaley Pearls – have teamed up to launch a new super-luxe expedition motor yacht, Paspaley Pearl to take 30 high-end guests to the Kimberley in June 2024.
Summer bargains mean savings of 75 per cent or thousands of dollars
Cruise lines are offering rock-bottom prices for last-minute local departures as Australians jump on board bargain-basement voyages.Â
Carnival Australia found negligent over Ruby Princess Covid outbreak
Carnival Australia has been found to be negligent and engaged in misleading representations after a COVID-19 outbreak on Ruby Princess in 2020, the Federal Court has found.
Brilliance of the Seas maiden arrival marks big start for Eden
The Port of Eden, on the NSW Far South Coast, has kicked off its biggest ever summer cruise season by welcoming in the maiden arrival of Brilliance of the Seas.
A day in the life of Royal Caribbean’s Environmental Officer
Darko Sukurica, Royal Caribbean's Environmental Officer on Ovation of the Seas takes us on a day in the life of what he does.
Resilient Lady starts her journey to Australia
Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady has started her 44-day repositioning journey from Athens in Greece, to her new home port of Melbourne.
