Tag Archive: Australia
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…
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…
CLIA prepares the spotlight for cruise
CRUISE Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia is gearing up for Cruise Month which kicks of this week, presenting a jam-packed marketing program promoting cruise benefits in Australia and New Zealand. Speaking on the eve of the major cruise push, CLIA … Read more…
P&O Cooking on Gas
Celebrity Chef Luke Mangan signed with P&O Cruises for another 5 years Luke Mangan will continue to create signature dining experiences at sea for at least another 5 years onboard P&O cruises. The latest agreement will see the two parties … Read more…
Princess Cruises Ranks #1 in Australia & New Zealand
Recognised as a destination leader, taking guests to more than 380 worldwide ports of call, Princess Cruises has been awarded three first-place accolades in Cruise Critic’s fourth annual “Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards.” Based entirely on consumer ratings, the awards name … Read more…
Windstar Heading Down Under
The planned Australian and New Zealand deployment of Windstar Cruises’ Star Breeze is a “major move for the company”, according to President John Delaney. The 312-passenger ship will be fresh from a major makeover, which includes the addition of 50 … Read more…
CLIA Applauds Auckland Wharf Decision
The controversial extension of Auckland’s Queen’s Wharf has officially been given the green light. An independent panel have come to the agreement that the development of the wharf would have “positive economic and social benefits” for the cruise industry. The … Read more…
Brand New Adventure Ship From an Aussie Line
It’s been a while – but an Australian adventure line has launched its largest expedition ship, signalling renewed local investment in this growing area of cruise. Coral Adventurer was launched in Singapore – and is now en route to Darwin on its … 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…