HX Expeditions continues to celebrate its 130th year with two discounted multi-day itineraries in Antarctica on offer. The cruise line is offering its 12-day Highlights of Antarctica itinerary from AU$14,855 and its 16-day Iconic Antarctica – The Explorer’s Route from AU$16,570. The discount offer applies to new bookings made from 1 September 2026 to 9 […]
You’d be hard-pushed in the Australian travel market to find someone who hasn’t heard of Damian Borg. Borg has, deservedly, earned the moniker of being one of the best-liked men in travel. Joining the industry in his late teens, he has more than three decades’ worth of industry relationships to his name. After spending nearly […]
Emerald Cruises has launched a limited-time offer including two complimentary hotel nights on selected eight-day and 15-day Mediterranean yacht cruises. Clients who book an Emerald Yacht Cruise departing in July or August 2027 will receive a one-night pre-cruise and a one-night post-cruise stay with breakfast included – on selected popular itineraries in Athens, Dubrovnik, Istanbul […]
Battlefield Tours founder Mat McLachlan has completed a research voyage aboard AmaWaterways’ AmaLyra, sailing Paris to Normandy as he finalises the itinerary for the D-Day Anniversary Cruise 2027: Paris to Normandy. Sharing highlights from the journey, McLachlan gave an overview of the ship and content from along the Seine, including the ruins of Château Gaillard […]
Holland America Line has debuted a redesigned Ocean Bar aboard Oosterdam, the first venue overhaul to roll out as part of the line’s Holland America Evolution fleet-wide refresh. The reimagined space – inspired by the golden age of ocean travel – brings a new stage, refreshed lounge seating and a reworked layout designed to draw […]
APT Travel Group’s Travelmarvel has announced plans for a brand new premium small ship – the first ever designed and built specifically for the brand. Scheduled to enter service in April 2029, the new small ship will provide access to smaller ports and destinations beyond the reach of larger cruise ships. Its ice-class hull will […]
Adventure World has partnered with Hurtigruten to offer exclusive savings of up to 25 per cent on selected Coastal Express Voyages. Available exclusively through Adventure World, the offer applies to selected Hurtigruten Coastal Express southbound voyages from Kirkenes to Bergen in Norway, departing between 1 October 2026 and 31 December 2027. The partnership brings together […]
Newcastle has reaffirmed its status as one of Australia’s most welcoming cruise destinations, according to new survey results released by Cruise Newcastle. The 2025–26 Passenger Survey, conducted between 19 October 2025 and 31 March 2026, found overall visitor experience rated 4.5 out of 5, with strong satisfaction across local services, amenities and ease of exploring […]
Princess Cruises has wrapped up its national Alaska trade roadshow, welcoming 289 travel advisors across five events in Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney, Perth and Melbourne. The Alaska-inspired events combined destination training, networking and axe throwing, giving advisors a taste of The Great Land. Princess Cruises held the roadshow in partnership with Visit Seattle and State of […]
My Cruises has officially set sail on the world’s longest cruise that will span more than 370 days, 220 unique ports, 62 countries and six continents. The departure marks the start of the inaugural Explorations by Norwegian voyage, with Regatta departing Rome and now making its way around the globe as guests settle into life […]