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