The thrilling Cliffhanger to feature on MSC America.

New MSC ship World America offers thrilling Cliffhanger

MSC Cruises will dangle passengers over the edge of the ship as one of the attractions on the new cruise ship World America.

New luxury line with hydrogen-powered ships targets Australians

It’s all in the smell – master perfumer to create bespoke scent for Explora Journeys

MSC’s luxury lifestyle brand, Explora Journeys has commissioned master perfumer Alberto Morillas to create a bespoke scent Mandala Blue to be used in suites and bathroom amenities for guests.

Enthralling entertainment line-up revealed for MSC Euribia

New entertainment line-up revealed for MSC Euribia

The new MSC Euribia is going to be home to seven new theatrical shows, as well as one of the largest big bands at ...

Cruise lines extend their cancellation policies to entice cruisers to book

Cruise lines extend their cancellation policies to entice cruisers to book

Several cruise lines have increased their cancellation policies to encourage consumers to book.  Whilst some cruise lines are allowing late and close-to-sailing booking cancellations ...

Sail in style with MSC's new luxury brand Explora Journeys in 2023

Sail in style with MSC’s new luxury brand Explora Journeys in 2023

MSC is to enter the luxury market with the launch of Explora Journeys, targeting well-heeled travellers who want to sail in style. The first ...

Brand new cruise ships sailing in 2021

A rollercoaster at sea, sky suites and celebrity eats: the shiny new ships sailing in 2021

Despite a COVID-19 throwing a sledgehammer into the travel industry, ship-builders have been busier than ever, building and readying ships across the world for ...

Europe's second wave impacts the return to cruise

Europe’s second wave impacts the return to cruise

The growing number of cases on shore in Europe have started to impact the tentative return of cruising. MSC Cruises announced yesterday it will ...

Cruise ship food

Cruise industry launches lobbying campaign backed by suppliers

At the height of the wave season, Select Fresh Providores would supply fruit and vegetables to all the major cruise lines: P&O Cruises, Carnival, ...

MSC postpones the restart of the MSC Magnifica due to cancellations

Critical cruise health initiatives on trial in Europe with MSC and Costa

European sailings by big ship lines such as MSC and Costa are seen as critical tests for the cruise industry’s ability to handle COVID-19. ...

Royal Caribbean pic

Battle begins to relaunch cruise with new health plans and European test sailings

The battle to start cruising has begun in earnest today, with the major lines – backed by teams of eminent medical specialists – putting ...

Ovation of the Seas, Sydney

Australasia’s cruise industry group gets new chair as lines prepare for relaunch

Gavin Smith, Royal Caribbean International’s managing director Australia and New Zealand, has been appointed the new chair of Cruise Lines International Association Australasia. Mr ...

Pip Booker

We reveal the winner of Cruise Passenger’s MSC competition

Philippa Booker –  or Pip, as she is more affectionately known as –  got home last night from work as a local hairdresser in ...

Radiance of the Seas in Sydney after the NZ Government cancelled cruises

Royal Caribbean halts all Australian cruises for 30 days

Royal Caribbean has halted sailings in Australia and worldwide for 30 days due to COVID-19 concerns. The line had announced the voluntary halt in ...

Server showing wine to customers

Is a specialty dining package worth it?

When it comes to dining at sea, the options are many. So when you’re adding up the advantages of purchasing a dining package, is ...

Now MSC wants a berth in Sydney

Now MSC wants a berth in Sydney

MSC Cruises has become the latest line to try and get a berth in Sydney for one of its liners. The carrier, one of ...

The most exclusive areas on a cruise

The VIP club – inside the most exclusive areas on cruise ships

A number of cruise lines have created special VIP areas which are designed for those who love all the aspects of big ship cruising ...

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