The Cruise Blog
Royal Caribbean embarks on thrill-seeking adventures in Alaska for 2021
Ovation, Radiance and Serenade of the Seas Return to Pacific Northwest. Royal Caribbean International begins to unveil the lineup of adventures in store for 2021- 22 with the opening of its Alaska itineraries. The cruise line invites guests to set course … Read more…
Garden Island a “lost opportunity”
Former NSW Liberal Party leader Peter Collins believes the cruise industry and the Australian Navy should share Garden Island to enable a third cruise ship terminal to open in Sydney, according to a report in The Daily Telegraph. Collins, a … Read more…
Carnival Cruise Lines plans to set sail to the Kimberley, Dravuni Island and Papua New Guinea for the first time
Carnival Cruise Line today launched its largest round of sailings ever in Australia; featuring 115 sailings from July 2021 to June 2022. With two ships dedicated year-round from Australia, Carnival Spirit and Carnival Splendor will boast a variety of unique … Read more…
The countdown is on until MedallionClass arrives in Australia!
Introducing Princess MedallionClass™ Princess MedallionClass makes it even easier to connect with what matters most. From faster boarding and refreshments that find you, to turn-by-turn wayfinding and the best Wi-Fi at sea, MedallionClass makes your vacation even more enjoyable. It … Read more…
Greg Mortimer christened in Argentina
Aurora Expeditions has christened its new ship Greg Mortimer the first passenger ship utilising the Ulstein X-BOW. Co-founder of Aurora Expeditions and godmother to the ship, Margaret Mortimer, christened the ship in a ceremony set against the mountains of Ushuaia, … Read more…
Crystal’s New Wine Voyages
Crystal River Cruises new wine-themed voyage is bringing a winemaking power-couple from South Australia winery Henschke to a themed 09 Oct sailing on Crystal Ravel. Sailing the Danube River, the seven-night voyage will travel from Budapest to Vienna, with guests … Read more…
Dream Cruise’s ‘Genting Dream’ ship performs life-saving rescue operation
Dream Cruises’ cruise ship, Genting Dream, was quick to response to a sinking boat in distress and performed a life-saving rescue operation off the coast of Tanjung Pelepas in Johor, Malaysia, after being informed by Johor’s Vessel Traffic Information System … Read more…
Holidaying Aussies only willing to spend three days offline
With 100 Days to Go until Australia’s First “Smart Ship” Arrives, New Research Reveals the Importance of the Internet on Holidays. A new study into Australians’ internet habits has found a staggering 91 per cent of the people believe it’s … Read more…
Dream Cruises Celebrates New Milestones with Explorer Dream in Sydney
Inaugural arrival of Explorer Dream heralds Dream Cruises’ first sailing beyond Asia to Australia Dream Cruises held a special celebration with the inaugural arrival of Explorer Dream in Sydney at the White Bay Cruise Terminal heralding the start of Dream … Read more…
Cruise & Maritime Introduces Australian Producers onboard Vasco da Gama
Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) has announced the introduction of more local Australian beer, wine and spirits on board Vasco da Gama ahead of the ship’s arrival in Sydney this December. CMV will showcase beverages from a range of Australian ports and … Read more…
Two Ship Celebration for Port Vila
First time two large cruise ships berth in Port Vila on the same day Princess Cruises’ international megaliner Majestic Princess made her maiden visit to Port Vila on Tuesday (22 October) alongside P&O Cruises’ Pacific Aria as part of a … Read more…
Sky Princess Officially Joins Princess Cruises Fleet
Princess Cruises, the world’s fastest growing international premium cruise line, have now taken delivery of Sky Princess from shipbuilder Fincantieri at an official handover ceremony at the shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The first ship designed from the ground up as … Read more…