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Cruise Masterclass: Port-day perfection – how to curate shore days that clients rave about 

Ports are where cruise memories are made, and where stress spikes if the client’s plan doesn’t match reality. Many travellers underestimate...

Sustainability without greenwash: what clients ask in 2026, and what’s safe to say

Sustainability questions are now mainstream in cruise conversations, and clients are more specific than they were even a couple...

Cruise Review: Pearl Expeditions – Papua New Guinea Hidden Secrets aboard Paspaley Pearl

Exploring Papua New Guinea feels like stepping into one of the last true frontiers, and there is no better...

TOP NEWS STORIES

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TALKING CRUISE

Talking Cruise with Max McGuire, Marine Operations Manager for Pearl Expeditions

Behind every seamless expedition cruise is a complex web of planning, precision and adaptability, particularly when operating in remote...

CRUISE OF THE MONTH

CRUISE OF THE MONTH: Uniworld River Cruises – S.S. Emilie

There are river ships, and then there are ships that feel like floating works of art. For Uniworld River Cruises, the brand-new S.S. Emilie is firmly in the latter category. Debuting in 2026, S.S. Emilie is the newest member of Uniworld’s Super Ship fleet and has been designed as a...
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RIVER CRUISING

Viking takes delivery of new Viking Dagur river ship in Europe

Viking has taken delivery of its newest European river ship, Viking Dagur, as the cruise line continues to expand its award-winning fleet of Viking...

PS Emmylou drops solo supplement as demand grows

Murray River Paddlesteamers has waived solo supplements on selected three-night cruises aboard the historic PS Emmylou following a rise in demand from solo travellers. The...

YACHTING

Scenic Eclipse II demonstrates ultra-luxury river and ocean cruising

Scenic Eclipse II has demonstrated the unique capabilities of Scenic Discovery Yachts after sailing along the River Thames into Greenwich, showcasing how the ultra-luxury...

Maltese Falcon opens first guest transatlantic crossing

Jumeirah is offering guests the chance to experience the iconic sailing superyacht Maltese Falcon on its first-ever transatlantic crossing available as a private charter. The...

EXPEDITION CRUISING

HX Expeditions launches Antarctica incentive for travel advisors

HX Expeditions is giving Australian travel advisors the opportunity to earn a place on an exclusive Antarctica famil through its new Chart Your Course...

PONANT opens bookings for 2028–2029 Antarctica cruises

PONANT EXPLORATIONS has opened bookings for its 2028–2029 Antarctic season, with more than 30 luxury expedition departures now available aboard Le Boréal, Le Lyrial,...

FAMILY CRUISES

Carnival relaunches family famil

Carnival Cruise Line has opened applications for its 2026 Family Famil, giving travel advisors the chance to experience a Carnival cruise holiday alongside family...

Royal Caribbean taps into multi-stop travel boom

Royal Caribbean is responding to growing demand for multi-destination holidays, unveiling a new “open-jaw” cruise format for Spectrum of the Seas’ 2027–28 Asia season. Aussies...

OCEAN CRUISING

PONANT showcases Kimberley expedition to home-based advisors

PONANT Explorations has hosted three home-based travel advisors on an educational voyage through the Kimberley as part of its ongoing investment in strengthening product...

Azamara launches wine certification at sea

Azamara Cruises has become the first cruise line to offer guests the opportunity to earn the internationally recognised WSET Level 1 Award in Wines...

DAY CRUISES

Monsoon returns to service after major refurbishment

Port Douglas-based private charter operator Monsoon Reef Charters has returned its flagship vessel, MV Monsoon, to service following an extensive refurbishment program focused on...

Luxury dinner cruise launches on Hoi An’s Thu Bon River

A new luxury river cruise experience is set to redefine evenings in Hoi An, with the launch of The Merchant River Cruise, a premium...
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CRUISE TIPS & TRENDS

Cruise growth fuels demand for deeper land experiences

As global cruise demand continues to surge, a growing opportunity is emerging for travel advisors and tourism operators to extend the guest journey beyond...

Seatox travel makes waves as Aussies seek a winter reset

Australians are increasingly turning to the ocean for relaxation and wellbeing, with new research suggesting restorative travel experiences at sea are becoming a popular...

CRUISE DEALS

Blue Lagoon Cruises offers 25 per cent off Fiji sailings

Blue Lagoon Cruises is giving travellers the chance to save 25 per cent on selected three, four and seven-night cruises aboard MV Yasawa Princess...

Crystal revives Save & Sail offer with savings up to AU$8,000

Crystal has brought back its popular Save & Sail promotion, giving travellers the opportunity to save up to AU$8,000 per suite on almost 200...
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CRUISE REVIEWS

Cruise Review: Pearl Expeditions – Papua New Guinea Hidden Secrets aboard Paspaley Pearl

Exploring Papua New Guinea feels like stepping into one of the last true frontiers, and there is no better way to reach its hidden...

Cruise Review: Discovery Princess 3 Night Eden Cruise

The Discovery Princess arrived for her maiden season in Sydney in December last year. She will remain until April, when she sets sail for...

Oceania Riviera: Insider Insights from Her Australian Debut

When Oceania Cruises’ Riviera made her Brisbane debut, I joined a group of travel advisors for a full ship inspection at the Brisbane International...

Crown Princess returns refurbished and ready for Australia

Are you wondering what’s new on the revitalized Crown Princess after her major 2025 drydock? With the ship now sparkling at Brisbane Cruise Terminal,...

What actually changed when P&O became Carnival: Byron Beach Club

When P&O Australia was absorbed into Carnival Cruises last year, the industry held its breath. Would the budget-friendly family product that Australians loved survive...

Cruise Review: Pearl Expeditions Paspaley Pearl

The name Paspaley Pearl is usually associated with the famous pearl farm in Broome, Western Australia.  However, it now has a new offer in...