Cruising to St Petersburg.
High Russian visa costs can be avoided by Australian tourists travelling on cruise ships, such as a grand old lady of the seas, from Helsinki to St Petersburg. John Newton took advantage of the no visa fee on a four day/three night sojourn from the Finnish capital across the Gulf of Finland to the stunning, historic Russian city.
Sail along ...
High Russian visa costs can be avoided by Australian tourists travelling on cruise ships, such as a grand old lady of the seas, from Helsinki to St Petersburg. John Newton took advantage of the no visa fee on a four day/three night sojourn from the Finnish capital across the Gulf of Finland to the stunning, historic Russian city.
Sail along ...
Carnival Cruise Line to Host Record Shows at Punchliner Comedy Clubs in 2017
Carnival Cruise Line will provide its guests with more laughs than ever in 2017, hosting a record 25,000 shows at its Punchliner Comedy Clubs featured across its 25-ship fleet and more than 1000 on sailings from Sydney on Carnival Legend and Carnival Spirit.
Boasting more comedians and performances than any land-based comedy club.
So get ready to laugh on ...
Carnival Cruise Line will provide its guests with more laughs than ever in 2017, hosting a record 25,000 shows at its Punchliner Comedy Clubs featured across its 25-ship fleet and more than 1000 on sailings from Sydney on Carnival Legend and Carnival Spirit.
Boasting more comedians and performances than any land-based comedy club.
So get ready to laugh on ...
Sailing the Orient with ms Volendam
Cherry Blossoms brighten the ordinary weather as features editor John Newton sails from China to Korea and Japan.
As perfect days go, the masses of springtime cherry blossoms in Japan that have become a national obsession – and a major international tourism drawcard – were putting on a blooming jaw-dropping show.
For the 1400 passengers aboard our cruise ship – ms Volendam – it was a splendid and welcome sight.
Blossom on ...
Cherry Blossoms brighten the ordinary weather as features editor John Newton sails from China to Korea and Japan.
As perfect days go, the masses of springtime cherry blossoms in Japan that have become a national obsession – and a major international tourism drawcard – were putting on a blooming jaw-dropping show.
For the 1400 passengers aboard our cruise ship – ms Volendam – it was a splendid and welcome sight.
Blossom on ...
Exploring the Orient with Holland America
Features Editor John Newton savours the delights of ms Volendam
As cruising continues continues to be a tourism industry lifeline with phenomenal growth year-on-year, Holland America Line (HAL) is pulling out all the stops to retain its status as one of the world's top cruise lines.
Sail Away ...
Features Editor John Newton savours the delights of ms Volendam
As cruising continues continues to be a tourism industry lifeline with phenomenal growth year-on-year, Holland America Line (HAL) is pulling out all the stops to retain its status as one of the world's top cruise lines.
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ON THE ROAD TO OLD CANTON
Most travel stories paint the destinations in glowing terms with words like ”stunning”, “amazing” and “superb”.
This is not a story like that. This is the story about how wrong a day trip can go if you have a bad guide, a shambolic destination and an itinerary that is virtually impossible to follow.
Yet, it all started so well when I booked the day trip to Xiamen on our cruise ship. It ran something like this: “Tour and shop in the exciting new city of Xiamen before experiencing the beautiful Chinese landscape as we take a leisurely trip to Guangzhou (formerly Canton).
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Most travel stories paint the destinations in glowing terms with words like ”stunning”, “amazing” and “superb”.
This is not a story like that. This is the story about how wrong a day trip can go if you have a bad guide, a shambolic destination and an itinerary that is virtually impossible to follow.
Yet, it all started so well when I booked the day trip to Xiamen on our cruise ship. It ran something like this: “Tour and shop in the exciting new city of Xiamen before experiencing the beautiful Chinese landscape as we take a leisurely trip to Guangzhou (formerly Canton).
Learn more ...
Celebrate Regent Seven Seas’ Voyager’s Entry to Australian Shores
-Refurbished Voyager’s local Australian voyage ties in with 25th anniversary celebrations-
The spectacular Seven Seas Voyager recently called into Sydney after her extensive enhancement, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC), the world’s most inclusive luxury cruise line.
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-Refurbished Voyager’s local Australian voyage ties in with 25th anniversary celebrations-
The spectacular Seven Seas Voyager recently called into Sydney after her extensive enhancement, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC), the world’s most inclusive luxury cruise line.
Luxuriate on ...
Crystal's 2019 Collection of Globetrotting Voyages Unveiled
Booking now open for luxury travel experiences that reach the farthest corners of the world
With a continued focus on more choices of luxurious ways to travel the world, Crystal is the first cruise line to officially unveil a full collection of worldwide itineraries for 2019, and all are open for booking beginning today. The voyages span the entire water-faring Crystal portfolio to create an unparalleled year of luxury global exploration.
Cruise on ...
Booking now open for luxury travel experiences that reach the farthest corners of the world
With a continued focus on more choices of luxurious ways to travel the world, Crystal is the first cruise line to officially unveil a full collection of worldwide itineraries for 2019, and all are open for booking beginning today. The voyages span the entire water-faring Crystal portfolio to create an unparalleled year of luxury global exploration.
Cruise on ...
Ah! A life on the ocean waves – is the only life for me.
As a young lad growing up in the then fishing village of Watsons Bay in Sydney, where my grandfather and uncle were fishermen, I developed a love of the sea. But being a genuine red-head my complexion and the sun burn prevented me from spending too much time pursuing my dreams.
During my forties, I discovered cruise ships! Now THIS IS the life for me.
Sail on ...
As a young lad growing up in the then fishing village of Watsons Bay in Sydney, where my grandfather and uncle were fishermen, I developed a love of the sea. But being a genuine red-head my complexion and the sun burn prevented me from spending too much time pursuing my dreams.
During my forties, I discovered cruise ships! Now THIS IS the life for me.
Sail on ...
THE MIGHTY AMAZON’S MOST AMAZING ADVENTURE
Last week I was having a chat with Expedition Cruise Specialists’ general manager Andrew Castles and out of the blue I asked him what he considered to be the most remote and exclusive adventure cruise in the world?
“I would say the Amazon journey aboard Cattelya is the most exclusive adventure. The ship takes only eight guests and its small size allows it to reach the most remote region of the Peruvian section of the Amazon.” Explore on ...
Last week I was having a chat with Expedition Cruise Specialists’ general manager Andrew Castles and out of the blue I asked him what he considered to be the most remote and exclusive adventure cruise in the world?
“I would say the Amazon journey aboard Cattelya is the most exclusive adventure. The ship takes only eight guests and its small size allows it to reach the most remote region of the Peruvian section of the Amazon.” Explore on ...
Australians Get a Double Serving of Curtis Stone with Princess Cruises
Australian holidaymakers will soon have the chance to dine at two Curtis Stone restaurants close to home, with the award-winning chef’s restaurant SHARE featured on two Princess Cruises’ superliners sailing in local waters.
Officially opening SHARE by Curtis Stone onboard Sun Princess in Sydney, Chef Stone said he was thrilled that thousands of Australians were now enjoying his cuisine at sea.
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Australian holidaymakers will soon have the chance to dine at two Curtis Stone restaurants close to home, with the award-winning chef’s restaurant SHARE featured on two Princess Cruises’ superliners sailing in local waters.
Officially opening SHARE by Curtis Stone onboard Sun Princess in Sydney, Chef Stone said he was thrilled that thousands of Australians were now enjoying his cuisine at sea.
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Salt Grill has a New CEO
Diners at P&O's popular Salt grill by Luke Mangan restaurants will be able to enjoy a delicious addition to the menu this month, as the accomplished restaurateur marks the end of his six-month journey to find Australia's biggest foodie.
Luke recently announced that Melbourne tastemaker Sofia Levin has been appointed as his Culinary Experience Officer.
Dine on ...
Diners at P&O's popular Salt grill by Luke Mangan restaurants will be able to enjoy a delicious addition to the menu this month, as the accomplished restaurateur marks the end of his six-month journey to find Australia's biggest foodie.
Luke recently announced that Melbourne tastemaker Sofia Levin has been appointed as his Culinary Experience Officer.
Dine on ...
SEADREAM SCORES TOP SPOTS WITH BERLITZ
SEADREAM Yacht Club’s SeaDream I and SeaDream II have been awarded the top two Boutique Passenger Vessel placings in the prestigious 2017 Berlitz Guide to Cruising and Cruise Ships – the so-called “bible of world cruising.”
The Guide is researched and written by Douglas Ward who, with more than 1,100 cruises behind him, is considered the world’s top authority on cruising and cruise ships.
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SEADREAM Yacht Club’s SeaDream I and SeaDream II have been awarded the top two Boutique Passenger Vessel placings in the prestigious 2017 Berlitz Guide to Cruising and Cruise Ships – the so-called “bible of world cruising.”
The Guide is researched and written by Douglas Ward who, with more than 1,100 cruises behind him, is considered the world’s top authority on cruising and cruise ships.
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Record Ship Numbers as Australia Sails into a Cruisey Summer
Australia will welcome an unprecedented number of cruise ships this summer, with more than 40 vessels sailing in local waters - including eight ships making their maiden visits Down Under.
Among the flotilla will be the largest ship to visit Australia – Royal Caribbean’s 167,000-tonne Ovation of the Seas – as well as the youngest and most luxurious ship ever to cruise here, the boutique Seabourn Encore, which will arrive in Australia just two weeks after it is officially named in Singapore.
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Australia will welcome an unprecedented number of cruise ships this summer, with more than 40 vessels sailing in local waters - including eight ships making their maiden visits Down Under.
Among the flotilla will be the largest ship to visit Australia – Royal Caribbean’s 167,000-tonne Ovation of the Seas – as well as the youngest and most luxurious ship ever to cruise here, the boutique Seabourn Encore, which will arrive in Australia just two weeks after it is officially named in Singapore.
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New Cruise Liner for Australian Waters
Emerald Princess puts Barry Matheson in the mood for more.
Aussies don't have to go afar these days to catch a cruise ship, many of the major lines are bringing their vessels to our shores that offer luxury amenities, exotic destinations and cuisine that is good, if not better than you find in restaurants at home.
Princess Cruises will station its 19-deck high, 3,000 passenger Emerald Princess here from November 15
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Emerald Princess puts Barry Matheson in the mood for more.
Aussies don't have to go afar these days to catch a cruise ship, many of the major lines are bringing their vessels to our shores that offer luxury amenities, exotic destinations and cuisine that is good, if not better than you find in restaurants at home.
Princess Cruises will station its 19-deck high, 3,000 passenger Emerald Princess here from November 15
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CRUISING THE PRINCESS WAY
Features Editor Dallas Sherringham reports
A Princess Cruise allows mature Australian travellers to experience luxury cruising at a reasonable cost in familiar surroundings.
The cruise ships are comfortable, friendly, laid back, larger resort style vessels.
They are not “showy”, instead concentrating on creating an ambience that Australians flock to in ever increasing numbers.
I have undertaken Princess cruises in a variety of destinations around the world and always return home refreshed and looking forward to the next one.
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Features Editor Dallas Sherringham reports
A Princess Cruise allows mature Australian travellers to experience luxury cruising at a reasonable cost in familiar surroundings.
The cruise ships are comfortable, friendly, laid back, larger resort style vessels.
They are not “showy”, instead concentrating on creating an ambience that Australians flock to in ever increasing numbers.
I have undertaken Princess cruises in a variety of destinations around the world and always return home refreshed and looking forward to the next one.
Read on ...
P&O Unveils Exciting New Features on Pacific Explorer
P&O Cruises will take holidaymakers on a voyage of discovery on its latest ship, Pacific Explorer, which will debut next year with exciting new features including two spectacular waterslides, a chilled barefoot bowls green and an elegant supper club for evening entertainment.
With Pacific Explorer’s inaugural cruise from Sydney now less than one year away, P&O has unveiled details of the ship’s multi-million dollar refurbishment.
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P&O Cruises will take holidaymakers on a voyage of discovery on its latest ship, Pacific Explorer, which will debut next year with exciting new features including two spectacular waterslides, a chilled barefoot bowls green and an elegant supper club for evening entertainment.
With Pacific Explorer’s inaugural cruise from Sydney now less than one year away, P&O has unveiled details of the ship’s multi-million dollar refurbishment.
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2017 Voyages and Expeditions by Silversea
Ultra-luxury Silversea has unveiled its new 2017 Voyages and Expeditions digital brochure,
now available at www.Silversea.com/brochures . The attractive picture book showcases a program of over 260 itineraries exploring seven continents and more than 800 destinations aboard its fleet of nine ocean and expedition ships.
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Ultra-luxury Silversea has unveiled its new 2017 Voyages and Expeditions digital brochure,
now available at www.Silversea.com/brochures . The attractive picture book showcases a program of over 260 itineraries exploring seven continents and more than 800 destinations aboard its fleet of nine ocean and expedition ships.
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Silversea's luxury expedition fleet will expand to four ships in November 2017 when Silver
Cloud joins Silver Explorer, Silver Discoverer, and Silver Galapagos. Fresh from an extensive refurbishment and conversion to an ice-class expedition ship, Silver Cloud launches a series of Antarctica voyages in November and December, featuring itineraries from 10 to 19 days, and sailing mostly round trip from Ushuaia.
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Cloud joins Silver Explorer, Silver Discoverer, and Silver Galapagos. Fresh from an extensive refurbishment and conversion to an ice-class expedition ship, Silver Cloud launches a series of Antarctica voyages in November and December, featuring itineraries from 10 to 19 days, and sailing mostly round trip from Ushuaia.
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FAMILY CRUISING ABOARD PACIFIC JEWEL
P&O has been Australia’s favourite family cruise line for many years and the newly revamped Pacific Jewel upholds that great tradition.
I first cruised on the Jewel five years ago and it won me over right from the start with its laid back friendly crew and its modern facilities.
Going on board recently was like going home. Smiling faces, people having fun and great new facilities.
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P&O has been Australia’s favourite family cruise line for many years and the newly revamped Pacific Jewel upholds that great tradition.
I first cruised on the Jewel five years ago and it won me over right from the start with its laid back friendly crew and its modern facilities.
Going on board recently was like going home. Smiling faces, people having fun and great new facilities.
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Exciting news from Viking Ocean Cruises
Second Ship for Viking Ocean Cruises Continues Legacy of Destination-Focused Travel
Viking Ocean Cruises® announced its second ship, Viking Sea, has embarked on her maiden voyage from Istanbul to Venice, officially doubling the size of the company’s fleet and continuing its vision for destination-focused cruises.
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Second Ship for Viking Ocean Cruises Continues Legacy of Destination-Focused Travel
Viking Ocean Cruises® announced its second ship, Viking Sea, has embarked on her maiden voyage from Istanbul to Venice, officially doubling the size of the company’s fleet and continuing its vision for destination-focused cruises.
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Avalon Waterways has launched its latest Suite Ship, Imagery II on the river Rhine in Germany.
Features Editor Barry Matheson was an official guest at the launch and inaugural cruise.
The luxury vessel which carries a maximum of 126 passengers offers 30% more cabin space than other major competitors, with wall-to-wall panoramic windows that can be drawn back to turn the entire cabin into an open-air balcony, or closed to create a private sitting room. Read on ...
Features Editor Barry Matheson was an official guest at the launch and inaugural cruise.
The luxury vessel which carries a maximum of 126 passengers offers 30% more cabin space than other major competitors, with wall-to-wall panoramic windows that can be drawn back to turn the entire cabin into an open-air balcony, or closed to create a private sitting room. Read on ...
Being Spoilt Azamara Style
It's nice to be spoiled once in a while, but on a Azamara Club Cruises voyage you are spoiled every day in more ways than one - as features editor John Newton found out on a recent 13-day sailing from Auckland around the spectacular North and South islands of New Zealand and across the Tasman Sea to Sydney - a total distance of 2620 nautical miles.
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It's nice to be spoiled once in a while, but on a Azamara Club Cruises voyage you are spoiled every day in more ways than one - as features editor John Newton found out on a recent 13-day sailing from Auckland around the spectacular North and South islands of New Zealand and across the Tasman Sea to Sydney - a total distance of 2620 nautical miles.
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Paradise and the Islands of the Pacific
We have had a fascination on tropical islands with crystal lagoons inside pounding reefs. Green mountains staining towards the heavens. Mostly friendly were the Polynesian and Melanesian peoples, well some didn’t like the idea of strangers trying to take over their part of paradise.
Over this period, one of the most visited groups has been the Fiji Islands. So when the invitation came from Blue Lagoon Cruises to come and explore some of these islands, surrounded by the comfort and safety of one of their specially designed expedition style small ships – we were off. Read on ...
We have had a fascination on tropical islands with crystal lagoons inside pounding reefs. Green mountains staining towards the heavens. Mostly friendly were the Polynesian and Melanesian peoples, well some didn’t like the idea of strangers trying to take over their part of paradise.
Over this period, one of the most visited groups has been the Fiji Islands. So when the invitation came from Blue Lagoon Cruises to come and explore some of these islands, surrounded by the comfort and safety of one of their specially designed expedition style small ships – we were off. Read on ...
BIRTHDAY ON MY PERSONAL YACHT
WITH each passing year birthdays take on an added significance.
You look forward to each of them wondering how you can make your next commemoration that little bit different and more memorable.
This year I decided to celebrate on my own private yacht with about 100 of my best friends.
Different? Memorable?
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WITH each passing year birthdays take on an added significance.
You look forward to each of them wondering how you can make your next commemoration that little bit different and more memorable.
This year I decided to celebrate on my own private yacht with about 100 of my best friends.
Different? Memorable?
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BE AMONG THE FIRST TO SAIL ON SILVER MUSE SM,
The new ultra-luxury, boutique ship, with just 286 suites, will make its maiden voyage from Monte Carlo to Nice at the start of an exciting 2017 season. The 13-day sailing will depart on 20 April 2017 and arrive in Nice on 3 May 2017, stopping at many beautiful ports, including Barcelona, Valletta, Amalfi and Sorrento. Read on ...
The new ultra-luxury, boutique ship, with just 286 suites, will make its maiden voyage from Monte Carlo to Nice at the start of an exciting 2017 season. The 13-day sailing will depart on 20 April 2017 and arrive in Nice on 3 May 2017, stopping at many beautiful ports, including Barcelona, Valletta, Amalfi and Sorrento. Read on ...
Why an Ocean Cruise?
Is it the ship or the ports of call? Maybe both!
For this time it was the ship …….One of the most popular larger cruise lines for mature travellers is Holland America.
For our review we chose to sail from Singapore, We sailed on the msVoledam, a long-time favourite with Australian passengers and we were not disappointed.
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Is it the ship or the ports of call? Maybe both!
For this time it was the ship …….One of the most popular larger cruise lines for mature travellers is Holland America.
For our review we chose to sail from Singapore, We sailed on the msVoledam, a long-time favourite with Australian passengers and we were not disappointed.
Read on ...
Holland America Line’s ‘Dancing with the Stars: At Sea’ Final Champions Cruise to Feature Fan Favourites from the American Hit Show
Pro Tony Dovolani joins Kym Johnson, Carson Kressley and Florence Henderson; last chance to join special theme cruises
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Pro Tony Dovolani joins Kym Johnson, Carson Kressley and Florence Henderson; last chance to join special theme cruises
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Riverboats and French Cuisine
There’s no doubt about it. The riverboats of a bygone era that slowly – very slowly – made their way down Europe’s iconic waterways have not only picked up speed but a wave of high-class new vessels have entered service – and, according to John Newton, upended the traditional notion that a river cruise is one big snooze. Read on ...
There’s no doubt about it. The riverboats of a bygone era that slowly – very slowly – made their way down Europe’s iconic waterways have not only picked up speed but a wave of high-class new vessels have entered service – and, according to John Newton, upended the traditional notion that a river cruise is one big snooze. Read on ...
Everyone knows that cruising is just about the hottest thing in travel at the moment. It seems everyone is cruising and everyone else just can’t wait to go.
Just these last couple of years, all the big cruise lines have brought bigger and fancier ships down to Australia to cash in on our enthusiasm for the shipboard vacation experience.
Celebrity Cruises have brought the superb Celebrity Solstice, while Carnival has homeported both Carnival Spirit and Carnival Legend in Sydney. The respected US brand, Holland America spoiled us with both Noordam and Volendam. Read on ...
Just these last couple of years, all the big cruise lines have brought bigger and fancier ships down to Australia to cash in on our enthusiasm for the shipboard vacation experience.
Celebrity Cruises have brought the superb Celebrity Solstice, while Carnival has homeported both Carnival Spirit and Carnival Legend in Sydney. The respected US brand, Holland America spoiled us with both Noordam and Volendam. Read on ...
What do you do when you have run out of oceans to explore?
Ryan Posa, General Manager of Cruise Sale Finder, is an old hand when it comes to the cruise industry, and has noticed the recent increased demand in a product that has been on the books for quite a while already. He says of the trend, "We've seen the interest in river cruising grow every year. The satisfying thing for our team is that it is such a wonderful cruise experience - our clients always have such a great time and come back with wonderful feedback on their holiday."
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Ryan Posa, General Manager of Cruise Sale Finder, is an old hand when it comes to the cruise industry, and has noticed the recent increased demand in a product that has been on the books for quite a while already. He says of the trend, "We've seen the interest in river cruising grow every year. The satisfying thing for our team is that it is such a wonderful cruise experience - our clients always have such a great time and come back with wonderful feedback on their holiday."
Read on …
New Video Shows off Pacific Jewel's Pantry
P&O Cruises is tempting travellers to try its new Pantry onboard Pacfic Jewel with a special short video providing a taste of the new dining concept, which debuted earlier this month.
The video shows off the design, décor and cuisine of The Pantry, which features eight tantalising outlets in a contemporary, café-style setting.
Replacing the ship’s traditional buffet, the Pantry is a game-changer for cruising. The concept will also feature on P&O Cruises’ latest ships, Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden, which will join the cruise line’s fleet in November this year.
See the video ...
P&O Cruises is tempting travellers to try its new Pantry onboard Pacfic Jewel with a special short video providing a taste of the new dining concept, which debuted earlier this month.
The video shows off the design, décor and cuisine of The Pantry, which features eight tantalising outlets in a contemporary, café-style setting.
Replacing the ship’s traditional buffet, the Pantry is a game-changer for cruising. The concept will also feature on P&O Cruises’ latest ships, Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden, which will join the cruise line’s fleet in November this year.
See the video ...
CroisiEurope opens up the Loire River to cruising
Two hours southwest of Paris, the Loire Valley presents France’s finest chateaux and vineyards in surroundings so picturesque they are World Heritage listed by UNESCO.
Australian travellers are now able to cruise this remarkable region in style due to an innovative paddle wheel design inspired from ancient times. CroisiEurope, the Strasbourg-based French river cruise line who are represented in Australia by Cruise Abroad has just launched a paddle wheel design vessel encompassing all the contemporary features and style of a European river boat.
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Two hours southwest of Paris, the Loire Valley presents France’s finest chateaux and vineyards in surroundings so picturesque they are World Heritage listed by UNESCO.
Australian travellers are now able to cruise this remarkable region in style due to an innovative paddle wheel design inspired from ancient times. CroisiEurope, the Strasbourg-based French river cruise line who are represented in Australia by Cruise Abroad has just launched a paddle wheel design vessel encompassing all the contemporary features and style of a European river boat.
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Princess Takes the Long Way Home with Two World Cruises in 2016
Princess Cruises is preparing to celebrate 10 years of offering its signature long cruises from Australia with the launch of two world cruises in 2016, including its first circumnavigation to visit the Baltic region.
Since 2005, the cruise line’s Australian-based ships have sailed more than 716,565 miles on long cruise itineraries of 28 days or more – equivalent to three trips to the moon.
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Princess Cruises is preparing to celebrate 10 years of offering its signature long cruises from Australia with the launch of two world cruises in 2016, including its first circumnavigation to visit the Baltic region.
Since 2005, the cruise line’s Australian-based ships have sailed more than 716,565 miles on long cruise itineraries of 28 days or more – equivalent to three trips to the moon.
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Steamboats on Lake Geneva
There are few jaw-dropping views, if any, better than those stretching as far as the eye can see from the majestic steamboats plying the pristine waters of Switzerland’s Lake Geneva, reports Features Editor, John Newton
From the towering peaks of the French Alps on one side to the picturesque terraced vineyards of the Lavaux region – now a UNESCO World Heritage site - on the Swiss side, the ‘grand old ladies’ of the lake exude the charm and romance of yesteryear.
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There are few jaw-dropping views, if any, better than those stretching as far as the eye can see from the majestic steamboats plying the pristine waters of Switzerland’s Lake Geneva, reports Features Editor, John Newton
From the towering peaks of the French Alps on one side to the picturesque terraced vineyards of the Lavaux region – now a UNESCO World Heritage site - on the Swiss side, the ‘grand old ladies’ of the lake exude the charm and romance of yesteryear.
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SeaDream Milestone
One of our travel writers, David Ellis, has joined a very select group – those who’ve sailed aboard the world’s highest-rated boutique vessels, SeaDream I and SeaDream II for 150 or more days.
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Dreaming in the Mediterranean
Mmm. This is the sound you will hear on a Seadream cruise. The sound of contentment, The sound of passengers enjoying their food and beverages. The sound of being thoroughly spoilt by the ever attentive crew. And I must admit to throwing in plenty of mmm's myself.
As a person who loves to sail, who loves to visit new ports, who really enjoys being spoilt, who prefers motor yachts to floating blocks of units, I think I found cruise heaven, it's on-board SeaDream.
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As a person who loves to sail, who loves to visit new ports, who really enjoys being spoilt, who prefers motor yachts to floating blocks of units, I think I found cruise heaven, it's on-board SeaDream.
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There's Something about Mary
With its huge art deco-styled lipstick red funnel, blue and white livery and wraparound promenade deck, Helen Flanagan was all at sea on the leviathan ocean liner Queen Mary 2.
Could the grandeur, elegance and romance of the golden age of sea travel exist today or is that the dominion of the movies such as Titanic starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio?
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Could the grandeur, elegance and romance of the golden age of sea travel exist today or is that the dominion of the movies such as Titanic starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio?
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SeaDream Visits Elba
NAPOLEON’s MARK ON HIS ISLE OF EXILE
NAPOLEON could certainly have done a lot worse than being exiled to the little Mediterranean island of Elba in 1814 in punishment for his surprising loss in the war with Russia, which he’d sought to add to his already many other conquests across Europe.
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NAPOLEON could certainly have done a lot worse than being exiled to the little Mediterranean island of Elba in 1814 in punishment for his surprising loss in the war with Russia, which he’d sought to add to his already many other conquests across Europe.
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