The new European excursions of 2020/21
Many river lines have changed itineraries and shore excursions to attract regular cruisers back to popular routes like Amsterdam to Basel next year. Guests ...
6,000, including 27 Aussies in lockdown on Costa ship as coronavirus declared “global emergency”
Major cruise lines have cancelled port calls and initiated new health measures amidst growing fears over the rapid spread of the coronavirus. Thousands of ...
Crystal Endeavor reveals first interior renderings
Crystal Cruises’ first expedition yacht the Crystal Endeavor reveals her first interior renderings as she is just less than a year away from her ...
Crystal Cruises appeals to younger market with shorter cruises and Ferrari tours
The luxury market is typically known to appeal to the older generation, offering itineraries ranging between 10 to 28 days. But Crystal Cruises in ...
Celebration! The $1.6 million anniversary cruise party which included a private jet
Restaurateur Damon DeSantis and his wife Cindy know how to throw a fabulous party. When they decided to take their 56 friends for a ...
Which luxury lines still love kids?
Many cruise lines now proudly boast a ‘No Kids’ policy, catering to the growing adults-only cruise market. Viking Cruise Lines, for example, stands firm ...
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa sails with Crystal Cruises’ first expedition ship in Australia
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa will be aboard Crystal Cruises’ first expedition ship Crystal Endeavor when she sails from Bali to Cairns in October 15, 2020. ...
Best of the best: we compare Regent, Crystal and Seabourn’s 2021/22 sailings
They are among the world’s most luxurious sailings, published in advance so their discerning passengers can choose the best destinations and cabins. Now Cruise ...
Why you should take Nigella’s tip and trust the sommelier
Nigella Lawson, the sensuous and celebrated British chef once said: “I never taste the wine first in restaurants, I just ask the waiter to ...
Travel like a billionaire – but pay like a pauper
In 2014, the late Microsoft co-founder turned billionaire investor, Paul Allen parked his 126-metre-long super yacht named Octopus in Sydney Harbour. He made headlines, ...
A Moselle river cruise so luxurious you won’t want to leave
There’s a certain bend in the Moselle River that really epitomises the beauty of cruising Europe’s waterways.
The destination guide: Korcula, Croatia
According to legend, the tiny Croatian island of Korcula was founded by the Trojan hero Antenor, a councillor to King Priam of Troy who ...
Are these the most opulent suites at sea?
As more Australians are jumping aboard luxury ships, Teresa Ooi takes a look at what money CAN buy. They are bigger, smarter and ever ...
The best value spa at sea
Vacations are all about relaxing and getting recharged, and a big part of it is getting pampered at the spa. So you don’t want ...
Comparing river cruise all-inclusive offerings
River cruise lines are putting their offerings in the best possible light. What are the inclusions?
Crystal reveals design for new Diamond Class ships
Crystal Cruises has released the first look at their new Diamond Class ships, that are set to join the fleet in 2022. The ships ...
