spot_img

The top 6 luxury cruises of 2026

Luxury cruising is entering one of its most ambitious years yet, with a wave of new ships setting sail...

The short-break cruise boom: why three to five nights now matter

Cruise lines operating in Australia are rapidly expanding their three- to five-night offerings, and the shift is no passing...

JNTO highlights lesser-known Japan cruise ports for autumn season

Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) is promoting a set of lesser-visited Japanese cruise ports ahead of the autumn season,...

TOP NEWS STORIES

FEATURED

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: Blue Lagoon Cruises Yasawa Princess II

Blue Lagoon Cruises has long been the small-ship specialist of Fiji's Yasawa Islands, and its three-night Explorer Cruise remains one of the easiest sells for clients who want an authentic Fiji cruising experience without giving up a full week of their holiday. Sailing aboard the line's new flagship, MV...
spot_img

RIVER CRUISING

Uniworld hosts 140 ANZ agents on double-ship Egypt famil

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises hosted 140 travel agents and partners from Australia and New Zealand on its largest full-ship charter program exclusively for the...

Engagement marks Uniworld’s Egypt agent famil

A marriage proposal during Uniworld Boutique River Cruises' double-ship agent famil in Egypt added a personal highlight to the operator's largest trade charter program,...

YACHTING

AMAALA Yacht Club opens on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast

Red Sea Global has opened AMAALA Yacht Club, a new 119-berth marina and clubhouse positioning Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast as a winter destination...

Scenic and Emerald offer Riviera itineraries timed to Monaco Grand Prix

Ahead of the Monaco Yacht Show running 23-26 September 2026, Scenic Discovery Yachts and Emerald Yacht Cruises are promoting a series of Mediterranean itineraries...

EXPEDITION CRUISING

&Beyond’s Amazon Explorer sets sail in December with early bird savings

&Beyond will launch its second luxury expedition yacht, Amazon Explorer, in December 2026, bringing the company's safari-style approach to the Peruvian Amazon for the...

Travelmarvel and Quark Expeditions to share new purpose-built ship

APT Travel Group and Quark Expeditions have announced a partnership for a new purpose-built small ship, currently unnamed, scheduled to enter service in 2029....

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

Azamara relaunches Experience More packages

Azamara Cruises has relaunched its Experience More (ExMo) packages with a new three-tier structure, priced per person, per day, and a flat 10 per...

Hurtigruten offers savings in new Norway campaign

Hurtigruten has launched Norway, Your Way, a campaign offering savings across its Original and Signature Voyages and Cruise+Tour packages, with offers available on bookings...

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...
spot_img
spot_img
spot_img

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

Hurtigruten offers savings in new Norway campaign

Hurtigruten has launched Norway, Your Way, a campaign offering savings across its Original and Signature Voyages and Cruise+Tour packages, with offers available on bookings...

HX offers Antarctica voyages from AU$14,855 as anniversary discount continues

HX Expeditions is offering Antarctica departures from AU$14,855 per person as part of its ongoing 130th anniversary promotion, which includes an extra 5 per...
spot_img

CRUISE REVIEWS

River Cruise Review: AmaWaterways 2026 Melodies of the Danube

Back in July 2025, I tuned into an AmaWaterways webinar covering their re-brand and an exciting new incentive for travel agents. Working with TravelManagers,...

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...