Royal Caribbean passenger dies from COVID-19
A 68-year-old Queensland man has died from COVID-19 after he disembarked Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas last week. According to ABC and other ...
Another Ruby Princess passenger dies, bringing the total to 14
A Tasmanian man in his 80s, who was a passenger on the Ruby Princess has died today from coronavirus. Over the weekend, another passenger, an ...
NSW blamed for failing to halt Ruby Princess disembarkation after 131 positive COVID-19 tests
NSW Health officials are being blamed for failing to halt the disembarkation of Ruby Princess passengers last week, despite tests being carried out on ...
Mum’s month-long hospital vigil beside Volcano victim daughter
The mother of a New Zealand volcano victim has not left her daughter’s bedside for more than a month after her youngest child and ...
Tour operators and cruise lines could face jail or big fines over volcano eruption – New Zealand PM
The Ovation of the Seas left Sydney last night, ironically on a 10-night cruise through the Pacific and New Zealand, as it became clearer ...
White Island death toll rises to 16 as video reveals the horror of the eruption
An Australian died in hospital today, bringing the death toll so far to 16 from the New Zealand volcano tragedy. Five patients remain in ...
How I survived a $59,000 heart attack five days from port
Frank Armstrong was five days from the nearest port when he suffered a heart attack halfway between Australia and America. The 81-year old, who ...
Fly cruise boom as Asian bargains lure Aussies
Royal Caribbean is currently expecting 30 per cent upsurge in fly-cruise bookings for ships in Southeast Asia from Australia. As the season cools Down ...
Royal Caribbean’s massive 2019/20 Aussie deployment
Royal Caribbean has announced big details around the 2019/20 Aussie season. There will be a total of 30 South Pacific sailings – 25% more ...
Ovation of the Seas announces Australia 2018/19 season
Ovation of the Seas will spend a longer time in Australia making 2018/19 the biggest season yet for the megaliner. Royal Caribbean Line has ...
Tasmania complains of too many cruise ships
The cruise boom in Tasmania has sparked growing concerns that the Apple Isle is being overrun by visitors. With a record 21 cruise ships ...
Ovation of the Seas crew praised after gastric outbreak
The crew of Australia’s newest and biggest home-ported ship, Ovation of the Seas have been praised after a limited outbreak of gastric problems. Royal ...
Ovation of the Seas arrives in Fremantle ahead of her season Down Under
Ovation of the Seas, Australia’s largest and most modern megaliner will be arriving in Fremantle next week ahead of her season Down Under. Making ...
Ovation of the Seas moves to North America, but will she be back?
Royal Caribbean is moving Ovation of the Seas from China to the burgeoning Alaskan market in the summer of 2019 – sparking questions over whether ...
Why more cruise ships feel like home
Photo: Brain Gaskin of Australian Cruising News Travellers, while they love to explore new destinations and experience new cultures, still love touches of home, ...
Royal Caribbean prepares for another bumper season
Royal Caribbean is preparing for a massive summer of sailings with three lines returning Down Under. All of the brands – Azamara Club Cruises, ...
