Newcastle has kicked off its biggest cruise season on record, with Crown Princess arriving in the harbour today as the first of 18 ships due between October and April. The season, which includes five maiden calls, is expected to bring more than 30,000 cruise visitors to the region. Crown Princess is 290 metres long and […]
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Scenic Group has opened pre-registration for the 2030 Oberammergau Passion Play, with river cruise and land journey packages to follow. Scenic and Emerald Cruises are inviting travel advisors and guests to register their interest in the once-in-a-decade event, which runs from 18 May to 6 October 2030 in the Bavarian village of Oberammergau. The 43rd […]
Aurora Expeditions will open its 2026-27 Antarctic season on 24 October, when the Sylvia Earle departs Ushuaia for the Antarctic Peninsula – the first of 27 voyages to seven regions. The Australian-owned operator will run the program across three ships, the Greg Mortimer, Sylvia Earle and Douglas Mawson, through to 29 March 2027. Groups are […]
Philippa Walker has announced her exit as director of marketing APAC at Silversea after “an incredible three years”. Walker shared the news in a LinkedIn post last week, writing that it had been a privilege to lead marketing and communications strategy across the region. Among the highlights of her three years with Silversea, and one […]
Viking has launched its 2027–2029 Ocean Voyages Brochure, providing travel advisors and their clients with a comprehensive look at the line’s ocean program over the next three years. The brochure features the line’s new Alaska and Japan itineraries gaining momentum with Australian and New Zealand travellers. The 248-page publication features large maps, clear itinerary overviews […]
Condé Nast Traveler readers once again voted Viking to first place for rivers and oceans in the publication’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. This marks the sixth consecutive year the readers have rated Viking at the top of both the river and ocean categories. “To be recognised as No.1 in both categories six years in a […]
Silversea has revealed new sailings for its Voyage Collection 2028–29, spanning September 2028 to May 2029 and covering 219 destinations, including 29 new ports of call. General sales open tomorrow, following a preview for Venetian Society members on October 6. Itineraries are timed to cultural moments such as Carnival in Venice and Rio de Janeiro, […]
Scenic Group has appointed Adam Armstrong as chief commercial officer, effective 1 November 2026. Armstrong brings more than 20 years of senior international experience, serving most recently as Global CEO of Contiki Holidays. He led the business through the pandemic and repositioned the brand for its next phase of growth. Prior to Contiki, Armstrong worked […]
AmaWaterways has opened the next edition of its River of Rewards incentive, offering advisors across Australia and New Zealand the chance to earn a place on a 7-night mega famil aboard the new AmaMaya on the Mekong in 2027. The campaign runs from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. Advisors can qualify through eligible […]