Tag Archive: Australia Cruise News
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…
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…
Princess Cruises dedicates special totem pole to Ketchikan to commemorate 50th year sailing to Alaska
To thank the local community of Ketchikan, Alaska for supporting Princess Cruises over the last 50 years, the cruise line recently hosted a special golden anniversary ceremony at the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau to dedicate a specially-crafted totem pole to this charming coastal … Read more…
Princess Cruises Announces Record 108-Day World Cruise from Australia
Princess Cruises has set the tone for an epic 2021 world cruise, announcing details of an unprecedented 108-day voyage from Australia that will feature its own dedicated music playlist. The record journey will be Princess Cruises’ 20th world cruise from … Read more…
Hapag-Lloyd’s Inspiration
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises held the naming ceremony for its Hanseatic Inspiration last Friday night in Hamburg. Inspiration is the second of three new Hapag-Lloyd expedition ships, with the vessel named by godmother Laura Dekker, the youngest person to ever circumnavigate the … Read more…
CMV introduces local Australian producers on board newest ship 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…