Cruise News
Oceania enhances loyalty to cruisers
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
On the eve of their 10th anniversary, premium cruise line, Oceania Cruises, have enhanced their loyalty program to make it easier for passengers to obtain cruise credits.
New Brochure Collection Of Exotic Small Ship Adventures For Travel 2012-2014
Wednesday, 3 October 2012Australia's premier small ship specialist, The Small Ship Adventure Co has released its new 2012-2013 brochure featuring a spectacular array of luxury and deluxe small ship cruises and eco adventures to some of the world's most exotic locations in Asia, Oceania, Scandinavia, Europe, Alaska, Antarctica and North and South America.
American Cruise Lines Introduces the Spring Cruise Collection
Wednesday, 3 October 2012American Cruise Lines, operator of the newest riverboats and small cruise ships in the United States, announced today its Spring Cruise Collection, a various selection of cruises handpicked to showcase the beautiful 2013 spring season.
MSC Cruises 48 HOUR SALE starts 9am AEDST 16 Oct – 9am AEDST 18 Oct 2012
Tuesday, 2 October 2012
Destination: Mediterranean, Grand Voyages (including South America, Africa, Caribbean) and Red Sea.
Brit body found in Aurora overboard incident
Tuesday, 2 October 2012
The body of a female passenger believed to have fallen overboard from P&O’s Aurora last Friday has been found in the sea off the coast of Spain.
Star Clippers increases Baltic Sailings
Tuesday, 2 October 2012The luxury clipper ship Star Flyer will return to the Baltic next year with several new itineraries after a bumper inaugural season in 2012.
Voyager and Collabro announce technology partnership
Tuesday, 2 October 2012Voyager, an award winning market leader in technology innovation within corporate travel management today announces a working partnership with UK based information management systems provider Collabro.
Historic First For Silversea In Corfu
Tuesday, 2 October 2012For the first time in the 18-year history of Silversea Cruises, three of the ultra-luxury line's ships -- Silver Cloud, Silver Wind and Silver Spirit -- called in the same port on the same day.
Tunisia, Egypt cruise itineraries cancelled
Friday, 28 September 2012
Continued anti-American protests in the Middle East have prompted cruise lines to cancel calls in Tunisia and Egypt in an exercise of caution.
Top deck features fit for a Royal Princess
Friday, 28 September 2012
Princess Cruises have announced additional details of the innovative features on the top deck of their newest build, Royal Princess.
More maiden port calls than ever for Azamara
Friday, 28 September 2012
Azamara will visit more maiden ports than ever in 2014 with the announcement of their deployments for twin boutique ships Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest.
Crystal Earns Highest Cruise Line from Condé Nast Traveller UK Readers
Friday, 28 September 2012Luxury Line Also Earns Highest Score for Service.
Norwegian Breaks away with more firsts at sea
Thursday, 27 September 2012
The first-ever salt room at sea will feature as part of Norwegian Breakaway’s ‘Mandara Spa’ when the ship launches next May, along with a vast array of innovative fitness classes designed with the urban New Yorker in mind.
Carnival Corp releases third quarter earnings
Thursday, 27 September 2012
The largest cruise company in the world, Carnival Corporation & plc, has announced non-GAAP net income of US$1.2 billion for the third quarter of 2012.
Captain Cook Cruises Help Keep Fiji Reefs Alive
Thursday, 27 September 2012Captain Cook Cruises, Fiji is continuing its ‘Crowns of Thorns Removal’ program to control the population outbreak of the starfish and keep the coral reefs healthy, maintaining the excellent habitats for the fish and invertebrates in the Fiji waters they cruise.
Singaporean developer backs out: Gold Coast Cruise Terminal
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
Singaporean company Sembawang has withdrawn their bid to develop the controversial Gold Coast cruise terminal following an announcement indicating that the development would not incorporate a casino.
Port of Cairns upgrades move ahead
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
The Cairns Shipping Development Project has now been declared a significant project by Queensland’s Coordinator-General with the Trinity Inlet proposal now subject to a rigorous environmental assessment.
2012 festive season a global affair for MSC Cruises
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
Festive cheer with all the trimmings of the Mediterranean, South America, the Caribbean and South Africa . . . that’s what MSC Cruises is offering this Christmas.
HAL’s Veendam fails inspection
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
A surprise inspection by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on 19 August has failed Holland America Line’s ms Veendam, giving the ship a score of 77 out of 100 compared to the 93 it earned in April 2012.
Carnival’s Dreamy drydock
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
Carnival Dream set sail on her first cruise post-drydock on 22 September with a host of new Fun Ship 2.0 features including ‘Blue Iguana Tequila Bar’, ‘Red Frog Rum Bar’ and the ‘Cherry on Top’ candy store.
New Commercial Director on Deck at Princess Cruises
Tuesday, 25 September 2012Carnival Australia has welcomed Princess Cruises’ new Commercial Director in Australia, Alan Stuart, who has officially taken over the reins from Stan Birge.
Royal expands Oasis-class dining options
Monday, 24 September 2012
Royal Caribbean International has continued their commitment to enhance onboard dining options for their passengers with the addition of Oasis-class dining across more of their fleet.
A Disney Magic salute to Texas
Monday, 24 September 2012
The ‘Lone Star State’ was saluted in a unique way when Disney Magic sailed into Galveston for the first time on the weekend.
New lifeboat loading policy for cruise ships
Friday, 21 September 2012
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and European Cruise Council (ECC) oceangoing member lines will implement an additional safety procedure regarding the loading of lifeboats as part of crew training, effective immediately.
