Regent Seven Seas' butler

Crystal Endeavor’s owner claims he had the world’s most expensive suite – but is he right?

It was a bold statement from the proud new owner of one of the world’s most expensive expedition yachts. When Crystal Cruises launched the ...

No room at Garden Island for Sydney’s bursting cruise industry

Australia’s cruise season hangs by a thread as Royal Caribbean puts ship deployment “under review”

The upcoming Australian cruise season is seemingly hanging by a thread following the federal government’s failure to produce a plan for the return of ...

Cruise Passenger's top ten deals of the week

Australia’s cruise season under threat as Cunard, Seabourn cancel

In a move that indicates major cruise lines have made up their minds about the likelihood of a cruise season in Australia, Cunard and ...

Cunard's three Queens

We’re not selling our Queens, says Carnival

Carnival Corporation has denied rumours it would be selling Cunard, the line with three queens in its fleet, as well as luxe line Seabourn. ...

Majestic Princess

Princess won’t sail in Australia before September – HAL and Seabourn announce new dates

Princess Cruises has followed other Carnival lines, cancelling itineraries across the board until the end of the northern summer. It has also introduced some ...

Captain Kate organises 12-ship sunset salute

Captain Kate organises 12-ship sunset salute

Every night at 7:30pm, Captain Kate McCue of the Celebrity Edge sounds the bellowing horn of her ship. And in response, 12 other ships, all ...

Seabourn Quest

More cruise lines extend their suspension of sailings

Viking, Seabourn and Cunard have been the latest lines to extend the suspension of their sailings. Viking has confirmed it would be not resuming ...

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 ...

6,000, including 27 Aussies in lockdown on Costa ship as coronavirus declared "global emergency"

6,000, including 27 Aussies in lockdown on Costa ship as coronavirus declared “global emergency”

Major cruise lines have cancelled port calls and initiated new health measures amidst growing fears over the rapid spread of the coronavirus. Thousands of ...

Seabourn Odyssey

Sir Tim Rice, Alison Wright and Bryan Fogel set to return on Seabourn in 2020

Seabourn reveals the 2020 line-up of distinguished speakers for the Seabourn Conversations program, including returning speakers like Sir Tim Rice, Alison Wright and Bryan ...

Seabourn Venture

Hurry – itineraries for 2021 are already selling fast

It is going to be big year for luxury cruises in 2021. And the continuing strength of the luxury cruise market means passengers are ...

Seabourn Encore returns to Sydney

Luxury line Seabourn’s Down Under summer season program

Boutique luxury line, Seabourn will return to Australia and New Zealand next month for the summer season making maiden calls to Portland, Hobart, Kangaroo ...

The Colonnade on Seabourn Venture

Seabourn reveals new eatery aboard its expedition ships

Guests onboard the new Seabourn Venture and her yet-to-be-named sister ship, will be treated to eight new dining experiences. The newest eatery, The Colonnade ...

Oceania cruises for kids

Which luxury lines still love kids?

Many cruise lines now proudly boast a ‘No Kids’ policy, catering to the growing adults-only cruise market. Viking Cruise Lines, for example, stands firm ...

Crystal Cover

With as much as $11,000 coming off Luxe cruise prices, it’s bargain season

It’s a nice dilemma to have: is a price drop of over $11,000 what you want, or should you choose a stack of inclusions ...

Regent Seven Seas Deluxe Veranda Suite

Entry level luxury: booking base-price cabins means you can sail for just $199 pp per night

Think luxury cruising, and the first thing that comes to mind is a spacious suite the size of an opulent apartment. But that may ...