Category Archives: Cruise

The biggest Princess Cruises’ ship to sail local waters this summer – the spectacular 3082-guest Emerald Princess – is now on her way down under after departing from Southampton today. In a voyage reminiscent of the line voyages of last century, the 113,000-tonne superliner will spend the next 48 nights sailing across four continents from

Today, in another milestone for the expansion of Crystal, the Most Luxurious Travel and Lifestyle Brand Portfolio™, Crystal Mozart was officially welcomed to the Crystal River Cruises fleet in Vienna, Austria. During an elegant ceremony attended by local dignitaries, media and distinguished executives from Crystal, the “Queen of Europe’s Rivers” was christened by Godmother Ms.

Beginning today, Royal Caribbean International is making VOOM, its exclusive, high-speed internet service – the fastest at sea – available fleetwide on its 24 innovative ships sailing worldwide. VOOM, first introduced on the Quantum class of ships, including the US$1 billion Ovation of the Seas which is soon to call Australia home, allows guests holidaying

MTA – Mobile Travel Agents has achieved a ‘clean sweep’ with one of its Members guaranteed to win a Cruise Lines International Association award following Maxine Adams, Caroline Ferguson and Tracey Flower’s taking all three spots in the 2016 CLIA ‘Home Based/Mobile Cruise Agent of the Year Award’ nominations. Congratulating all three Members on their

Chef Curtis Stone is embarking on a partnership with Princess Cruises to serve up culinary creations across the cruise line’s fleet of 18 ships. Princess Cruises has announced a new exclusive partnership with esteemed restaurateur, New York Times best selling author and television personality Chef Curtis Stone. This collaboration will serve up new culinary offerings

Royal Caribbean International, the world’s largest cruise brand, announced that Australia will welcome its very own brand new cruise ship for the first time when Ovation of the Seas arrives in Sydney for the peak summer season from December 2016. Currently under construction in Germany and with a price tag of USD$1 billion, the Quantum Class megaliner

MSC Cruises has launched a limited series of themed cruises, bringing shopping lovers to the Mediterranean’s finest boutiques and retailers during the sales, from the immaculate chic of Rome’s designer stores to the bustle and barter of a Tunisian souk. The seven-night Shopping Cruises, starting from only $549 per person, twin share, will depart from Genoa,

All-new, visually exciting musical experiences are coming to the stages of Silversea Cruises‘ five ultra-luxury ships. The new production shows will feature live singing, complemented with musical tracks recorded exclusively for Silversea by such renowned artists as London’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Seven different shows, featuring rich costuming, imaginative set designs, and special visual effects, will

Boutique cruise line Azamara Club Cruises has announced that it will deploy Azamara Quest to Australian waters for the first time in early 2016. Award winning Azamara Club Cruises, which is owned by the same company as the world’s largest cruise line, Royal Caribbean International, is a luxury cruising brand that offers itineraries featuring longer and more

Carnival Cruise Lines is tapping into Australians’ thirst for quality craft beer with the launch of its own bespoke ale, available exclusively on its Sydney-based ships. Created in partnership with Sydney’s award-winning Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel, the cruise line’s ground-breaking Thirsty Frog Summer Ale is a refreshing beer which captures the spirit of a holiday