Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has welcomed the federal government’s extension of the Coastal Trading Act cruise ship exemption, saying it provides regulatory certainty for a sector that supports more than 22,000 Australian jobs. The exemption will remain in place while the government continues its review of the Act. CLIA said the exemption sits alongside […]
Crystal has unveiled “That Crystal Feeling,” a new global brand campaign that shifts the focus from simply where a journey takes guests to how it feels to travel with Crystal. The campaign evokes a dreamlike, impressionistic and deeply sensory atmosphere. That Crystal Feeling captures the unhurried rhythm of life at sea, from morning through night, […]
Viking announced it has taken delivery of its newest river ship in Egypt, the Viking Sekhmet, with the delivery ceremony taking place at Massara shipyard in Cairo. The cruise line built Viking Sekhmet, which can host 82 guests in 41 outside staterooms, specifically for the Nile. Viking Sekhmet features elegant Scandinavian design like her identical […]
Former WIN news presenter Steve Hart has literally jumped ship, beginning a new role as cruise director with Viking. In August the 61-year-old retired from television after a media career spanning three decades. After working at Seven News, 10 News, FOX Sports, radio and entertainment he joined WIN TV in 2024. “After 32 years in […]
Holland America Line launched a limited-time offer allowing guests to secure select 2027 Alaska and Europe cruise and cruisetours with a deposit of just AU$99 per person. The offer is available from 1 October to 2 November 2026 and applies to select sailings departing between April and September 2027, giving travellers more flexibility to lock […]
Princess Cruises has become the first global cruise line to launch a native app in ChatGPT, letting travellers research and plan cruises through conversation with the AI platform. Users add the Princess app to ChatGPT and tag @princesscruises to explore more than 330 destinations across 17 ships, check pricing and availability, and refine itineraries within […]
AmaWaterways has released a first look at AmaMaya, its newest Mekong ship, which will begin sailing in Vietnam and Cambodia in January 2027. The 120-guest vessel has been designed around a contemporary take on Indochine heritage, with interiors centred on the idea of movement. AmaMaya will operate the 7-night Charms of the Mekong and Riches […]
MSC Group’s Cruise Division today celebrated the official groundbreaking ceremony for Sandy Cay, its new luxury private island destination located in The Bahamas. The company expects to open the island in 2028. The groundbreaking ceremony brought together representatives from MSC Group’s Cruise Division, government officials from The Bahamas and key project stakeholders to commemorate the […]
Princess Cruises is giving 10 travel advisors the chance to win a trip to Alaska with the launch of its “Starbound to Alaska” promotion. The prize includes return flights from Brisbane with EVA Air and a cruise on Star Princess (Voyage 4720) in a twin-share balcony stateroom on the Princess Standard Fare. Winners will also […]
APT Luxury Travel has released its 11-day Kimberley Coastal Expedition for 2028 ahead of the full Australia program launch, with all departures to operate on Ponant’s Le Jacques Cartier. The itinerary will run in both directions between Broome and Darwin. APT says the 2028 season marks a new chapter for its Kimberley cruising program. Le […]