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Aurora Expeditions announces new Antarctic voyages from Australia

Aurora Expeditions released its new Antarctica 2025-26 season which includes voyages from Australia and New Zealand.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 24 2024
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Trying to decide between the Arctic and the Antarctic cruise? You can go to both

Three lines offer cruises from the Arctic to Antarctica - and they are very popular so hurry if this appeals to you

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Apr 24 2024
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Hannah Waddingham christens Sun Princess

Celebrating the launch of Sun Princess, the ship was officially welcomed by her new godmother, British actress Hannah Waddingham.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 24 2024
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Nine sailings cancelled as Star Princess debut is delayed

The long-awaited debut of the Star Princess, which was set to begin sailing on in July 2025, has been pushed back two months. This delay has led to the cancellation of nine sailings.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Apr 23 2024
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Queen Anne joins Cunard’s fleet of stately ships

Queen Anne officially joins the luxury Cunard cruise line at a historic handover ceremony at Fincantieri shipyard in Italy.   

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Apr 22 2024
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How you could save $30 per day by cruising from Singapore versus Sydney

Regular Royal Caribbean cruiser Chris Murphy tried a cruise out of Singapore on Spectrum of the Seas. And he was taken aback by some of the stark differences to cruising in Australia.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Apr 22 2024
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Anthem of the Seas: The complete guide to everything on board

Anthem of the Seas is coming to Sydney for her first Australian visit, and this guide has everything you need to know about the 4905-capacity ship.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Apr 19 2024
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Exclusive: Cruise lines cut ships to Australia despite demand boom

Australia's cruise boom is in danger thanks to high costs and regulations with capacity reportedly 15% down 

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Apr 19 2024
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Scenic Eclipse II arrives in Sydney – taking luxe cruising to new heights

Scenic Eclipse II arrives on its Australian inaugural bringing luxury cruising to new heights on the Austrian market

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Apr 19 2024
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Seabourn appoints Traditional Owners as godparents to Seabourn Pursuit

When the Seabourn Pursuit arrives in the Kimberley, the Wunambal Gaambera Traditional Owners will be appointed as the godparents of the expedition vessel.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 18 2024
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Ditch the deckchairs: Australian cruisers are younger, more savvy

For decades, the stereotypical image of the Australian cruise holiday fan was a rosy-cheeked retiree. But the Australian millennial cruisers is on the rise.

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Apr 18 2024
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