Cool or creepy? Carnival Corp's medallion raises applause and concern

Pandemic pause allows Princess to upgrade ships to MedallionClass

Princess Cruises’ global fleet will be upgraded to include its much-anticpated MedallionClass experience when the line returns to service in 2021. Princess announced today ...

Celebrity Cruises to homeport a ship in Melbourne

Dare to compare: Does Celebrity Cruises pass the luxury test?

There’s a new kid on the luxury block. Celebrity Cruises has invaded the “luxe” space, claiming membership of the “all inclusive” territory usually occupied ...

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 ...

Princess Cruises returns to New Zealand with a host of new experiences

Princess Cruises returns to New Zealand with a host of new experiences

The breath-taking beauty of New Zealand has always been close to the hearts of Australian cruisers. As the country’s favourite line returns Down Under ...

Regent Seven Seas Explorer

“Can’t wait to cruise” – two upmarket lines smashing booking records

Two major lines have reported record demand for cruises, despite the continuing pause in itineraries. Luxury line Regent Seven Seas claimed “the largest booking ...

Princess Cruises extends Australian cruise pause

Princess Cruises extends Australian cruise pause

Princess Cruises will be extending its cruise pause of operations in Australia and New Zealand until the end of May 2021. Guests will receive ...

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 ...

Ruby Princess

NSW Health’s release of Ruby Princess passengers spread COVID to a Qantas flight

Thirteen Ruby Princess cruise passengers unknowingly spread COVID-19 on a five-hour flight to Perth to at least eight others after NSW Health allowed the ...

Captain Stubing

Farewell to the Sun and the Sea – two Aussie Princess ships are sold off

Princess Cruises has announced the sale of two of its Aussie based ships – the Sun Princess and Sea Princess. The Sun Princess and ...

Ruby Princess

Princess Cruises claims sailing Ruby Princess followed Prime Minister’s example

A class action lawsuit against the Ruby Princess operators started on Wednesday, hearing evidence from the lead plaintiff, a retired police officer who nearly ...

Princess has unveiled its 2021-22 Australian season with no Majestic Princess

Princess has unveiled its 2021-22 Australian season with no Majestic Princess

Princess Cruises has unveiled its plans for their 2021-22 Australian season, with the Royal Princess and Coral Princess heading Down Under. The season also ...

Viking Star

More lines cancel grand world cruises next year

Once it was one of the most popular, highly sought-after itinerary – the grand world cruise which traversed the globe in more than 100 ...

Ruby Princess inquiry hears startling new evidence as line's president appeals: "Stick with us"

‘Serious mistakes’ made by NSW Health as Ruby Princess report handed down

NSW Health made a number of serious mistakes of its handling of the Ruby Princess including the delay in sending swabs for COVID-19 testing ...

Karla and Graeme Lake

Over 800 Ruby Princess passengers file class action lawsuit

Shine Lawyers have filed a Federal Court class action against the owners of the Ruby Princess over the handling of a COVID-19 outbreak onboard ...

Majestic Princess

Princess cancels Aussie cruises until end of October

Princess Cruises has cancelled its Aussie season until November, and other cruises until December 15, in an announcement that means some itineraries may see ...

Majestic Princess in Sydney

Princess Cruises pulls Majestic Princess from the Australian 2021/22 season

Princess Cruises’ largest Australian based ship, Majestic Princess will be leaving our waters for America. The line, which lays claim to being Australia’s largest ...