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 ...

P&O are now offering full refunds with an extra 106 days to cancel

P&O are now offering full refunds with an extra 106 days to cancel

P&O this week has updated its cancellation policy to allow for full refunds with cancellations more than 75 days before sailing, to meet passenger ...

We're ready: Australia's cruise lines prepare to start sailing with new ships and itineraries

We’re ready: Australia’s cruise lines prepare to start sailing with new ships and itineraries

Australian-based cruise lines have spelt out exciting new options for 2021 as the expectation of a resumption reaches new heights. Princess, Carnival, P&O and ...

Aussie cruisers to set new world record

Beginning of the end of our cruise season as Princess, Royal Caribbean, Cunard, P&O and Carnival extend pauses

This week, we should have been looking forward to the start of Australia’s summer cruise season, with a rash of announcements about new itineraries, ...

In NSW and Florida, our humanity is on trial this weekend

Health authorities set new date for cruising – and reveal the burden of dealing with passengers

America’s powerful Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has set a new date for the potential return of cruise ships. The no sail order, ...

7 of the best winter cruise destinations

Aussie cruising could start as early as June

Expedition cruising in the Kimberley could be the first to kick start the industry as domestic travel restrictions lift in early June, Sarina Bratton, ...

Passengers onboard Pacific Explorer's last cruise

Onboard Pacific Explorer: How I beat the PM’s cruise ban

Missing a port stop during a cruise is a fairly common occurrence. But the passengers on Pacific Explorer’s first sailing since her refurbishment ended ...

Ocean Cruise Destination

The best of the best: Cruise deals for every budget

Here it is! The list of all the best cruise deals currently on offer across all the major lines – from the luxe to ...

How to ring in the New Year on a cruise

Leap aboard these last minute cruise deals!

Surprisingly – leaving your Cruise booking to the last minute can pay off big time especially if you’re on the look out for discounts ...

The roundup: A&K says Iceland is hot and kids sail free offer

Where to cruise in 2020 – by one of Australia’s top travel agents

Norway, the Northern Lights, the Nile and the South of France will be the hot destinations for 2020, one of Flight Centre’s top selling ...

Save the day with these last minute school holiday cruises

Save the day with these last minute school holiday cruises

School’s out, and it’s three months before the kids are back at their desks. What can you do to stay sane and ensure those ...

British tourists keep calm and carry on drinking… while their cruise ship floods!

British tourists keep calm and carry on drinking… while their cruise ship floods!

Fellow passengers are seen screaming and running in terror as wild waves smash against the cruise ship, causing the swimming pool water on the ...

Pacific Explorer 1st birthday

Pacific Explorer’s birthday turns into a riot

It’s only been a year, but P&O’s Pacific Explorer is already an established part of Australia’s thriving cruise scene. And as the ship with ...

Conflict Islands

Destination: Papua New Guinea

In 2016 P&O made headlines when it became the first cruise line in the world to offer calls to the Conflict Islands, bringing the pristine white sand beaches, World War II history, lush flora and exotic animals of Papua New Guinea – which were previously only accessible by helicopter or a treacherous local boat ride – within reach of Australian holidaymakers.

P&O cruises, South Pacific

On island time with P&O

The dreamy South Pacific is deliciously remote, yet almost on our doorstep, so no wonder it’s Australia’s number-one cruising destination. And If anyone knows about cruising the South Pacific, it’s P&O.

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‘No accident’ – security cameras show how woman fell from Pacific Dawn

The mother who was lost from The Pacific Dawn “intentionally” went overboard, according to police who have viewed security camera footage of the tragic ...