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Holland America Line to Call Next Pinnacle Class Ship Ryndam
Due for delivery in 2021, newbuild is fourth ship in company history to carry the name In a nod to its long line of historic ships that helped build the foundation for cruising as we know it today, Holland America … Read more…
Genting Cruise Lines Honoured with a Variety of New Awards
Awards for excellence in itineraries, cruise experience, operational safety and marketing strategy. Genting Cruise Lines continues to collect new accolades as the company celebrates 25 years of excellence in the international cruise industry. Within the first quarter of 2019, its … Read more…
Celestyal Cruises Gears up for Growth
Athens based Celestyal Cruise is poised to benefit from a surge in pent-up demand for the Eastern Mediterranean, with Australia & New Zealand key to the mix. While antipodeans currently comprise about 4% of Celestyal passengers, the strong potential for … Read more…
Virgin Once Again Sings a Different Tune
VIRGIN Voyages has announced a new music experience for guests called sonic identity, an area on board Scarlet Lady offering a record shop and karaoke lounge. The record store will feature personal listening stations and limitededition vinyl collections, while passengers … Read more…
Pacific Adventure on the Horizon as P&O Say Farewell to Pacific Jewel & Pacific Eden
P&O Cruises’ fleet transformation is gathering pace with all the excitement of Pacific Adventure on the horizon as Pacific Jewel and Pacific Eden are farewelled following their huge brand building contribution. “It’s a very exciting time for Australia’s home brand … Read more…
Carnival Spirit goes Troppo with New Sunshine State Remodel
Additionally, Carnival Spirit’s yellow Twister Waterslide will receive a snakey-makeover to celebrate a Queensland icon, ‘The Brown Snake’. This adrenaline-packed slide will feature more twists and turns than Johnathan Thurston’s footwork in the 2017 State of Origin. A fan favourite … Read more…
Princess Orders Ships on the Double
Princess Cruises has announced that it will be adding two new next-generation ships to its fleet in 2023 and 2025. The cruise line signed an agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to construct the pair of 175,000 tonne dual-fuel powered LNG … Read more…
Dream Cruises Announces Grace Chen as Godmother for Newest Ship, Explorer Dream
Celebrated Chinese fashion designer selected as the embodiment of the pioneering spirit of Explorer Dream Dream Cruises announced the official godmother for its newest ship, Explorer Dream, which will be joining the fleet in April after her ceremonial launch and … Read more…
P&O Cruises Reveals All-Star Line-Up for ‘The Big Laugh’ 2019
P&O Cruises Australia has announced a star-studded line-up for its second annual biggest comedy festival at sea onboard Pacific Explorer in June 2019. Thirteen big-name comedians, including Tom Gleeson, Dave Hughes, Dave Thornton and Mel Buttle will perform 32 shows … Read more…
Princess Cruises Launches Biggest Ever Australia Season
Princess Cruises has unveiled its biggest ever Australia programme, which includes record capacity in Sydney and Adelaide and the deployment of its two newest ships. The 2020-21 programme, which goes on sale from April 11, 2019, offers holidaymakers a choice … Read more…
Carnival Tempts Aussie Tastebuds with New Dining Options Set for Carnival Splendor
Fresh charred Tandoori skewers, Aged Prime Beef, quality seafood and authentic Italian Pizza are all on the menu. Carnival Cruise Line has revealed the much-anticipated dining options onboard Carnival Splendor ahead of her arrival in Australia this December. Set to … Read more…
Royal Caribbean Arrives in Brisbane
Bold Adventure arrives in Brisbane with Radiance of the Seas® homeporting from November 2020. For the first time since 2017, Royal Caribbean returns to Brisbane with fan-favourite Radiance of the Seas. The ship will arrive into Brisbane fresh from multi-million … Read more…