Boutique cruise line Swan Hellenic has opened its first bricks-and-mortar store in Australia, will introduce advisor training modules online and share informative videos in its bid to secure a bigger slice of the lucrative Australian cruise passenger market. The play has been revealed to Travel Weekly by Swan Hellenic’s chief commercial officer, Mario Bounas, who […]
Australia’s first shore-powered cruise terminal has moved a step closer to operation, with installation of the project’s Onshore Power Supply (OPS) system marking one of the most complex engineering milestones completed to date. The two-storey OPS structure is the electrical heart of the shore power system, converting 33,000 volts of electricity from the local grid […]
Ahead of Cruise360 at ICC Sydney this week, Dave Humphreys, director of Sales at Royal Caribbean International (AUNZ), took time out to expand on Royal Caribbean’s announcement of an expanded 2027-2028 local summer lineup. That includes a newly amplified Ovation of the Seas’ Queensland lineup, Anthem of the Seas offering holidays from Sydney, Voyager […]
When low water levels disrupted AmaWaterways’ Danube itinerary, the cruise line had a choice: cancel or adapt. On its first River of Rewards mega famil, AmaWaterways chose the latter, turning a potential setback into a showcase of flexibility, resilience and standout service. Travel Weekly editor Grant Jones joined top-selling Aussie advisors onboard AmaSofia to see how the line kept the […]
Unforgettable Croatia has launched a sale on 2027 luxury small-ship Croatian cruises, with savings of hundreds of dollars on offer when booked before September 31, 2026. Over seven nights, Unforgettable Croatia luxury small-ship cruises trace the Dalmatian Coast, calling at medieval towns such as Trogir, exploring hidden gems like Vis, raising a glass at a […]
Aroya Cruises expanded its 2026-2027 Mediterranean program from Galataport Istanbul, its Mediterranean homeport, with Alexandria as a second embarkation gateway and AROYA’s first overnight calls in the city on selected itineraries, alongside new ports of call and its first two 14-night voyages. Beginning on 10 October 2026, the opening phase will feature six-, seven- and […]
HX Expeditions has unveiled its 2028/29 season, introducing 26 new voyages across 14 destinations as the expedition cruise line expands into new regions, gateways and itinerary formats. This season marks more than 130 years of expedition heritage for HX, with highlights including a new Falkland Islands gateway to Antarctica and South Georgia, shorter-format sailings in […]
Viking has floated out Viking Astrea, the company’s second hydrogen-powered cruise ship capable of operating with zero emissions, marking the first time the ship has touched water. The cruise line scheduled Viking Astrea for delivery in May 2027 and she will spend her inaugural season sailing itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. “The float […]
Holland America Line is bringing forward Oosterdam’s major transformation by five weeks following strong demand for cruises aboard the revamped ship. The cruise line will begin the ship’s Holland America Evolution refurbishment earlier than planned, with Oosterdam now set to return to service on 31 October 2027. The move has allowed Holland America to add […]
Six people have died and around 130 people are still missing after a ferry travelling between Java and Borneo capsized in bad weather. The Virgo Transport 8 was carrying 243 passengers and crew when it lost contact with its shipping company after leaving Surabaya in East Java. Rescuers have found more than 100 people alive. […]