As we reported earlier this month, Celebrity Cruises will be introducing their Solstice ship to Sydney Harbour in December 2012. Celebrity, who describe Solstice as a “thing of beauty”, have just announced their new 2013/14 itinerary.  In our last blog post, we briefly touched on what will be the ship’s second season in Australia, sharing [...]

The International Cruise Council Australasia (ICCA) have just released statistics that demonstrates how the cruise industry has taken off in Australia in recent years.  In fact, cruise passenger growth has massively overtaken all other major international markets here, with a huge increase of 34%.  This contrasts with a US growth of 4% and a 5% rise [...]

In focus: Carnival Spirit

by Alyssa Beit Cruising 30 April 2012

Today we’d like to put the spotlight on Carnival Sprit, a spectacular ship that is not only the length of THREE football fields, but also is home to a custom built water park, a funky jazz club and an exciting casino! Carnival Spirit’s Best Bits: Australian cruisers can enjoy an epic amount of activities onboard [...]

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Cruise Deals for Hong Kong – save a bundle & explore this amazing city!

by Charles Bond Cruising 30 April 2012

Why visit Hong Kong? Hong Kong is Asia’s World City:  a hub to 7 million people and one of the most spectacular glistening cityscapes you’ll ever experience.  But it’s not all hustle and bustle.  By contrast, there are also rural landscapes to enjoy: beautiful cloudy mountains, little rocky islands and pockets of wilderness to discover.  [...]

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Avalon Waterways 2013 cruises on sale – new itineraries!

by Lily Egge Cruising 23 April 2012

Enjoy the intimacies of a small ship cruise in 2013 with Avalon Waterways!  The company have just added six new and exciting itineraries to their current offering, including tours through Europe, China, Southeast Asia, Egypt and the Galapagos Islands. There’s a cruise package for everybody to enjoy – whatever your taste or budget! 2013 Exotic Collection: [...]

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A look at Rhapsody of the Seas’ new dining options & deals

by Charles Bond Cruising 18 April 2012

As we reported last month, Rhapsody of the Seas has recently emerged from dry dock after undergoing a magnificent $54 million refurbishment. One of the highlights of the renovation was the new dining options aboard Rhapsody, which offers travellers an amazing selection of food and drink for their cruise holiday. Those onboard Rhapsody can now enjoy [...]

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An offer not to be missed…

by Lily Egge Cruising 13 April 2012

Cruise 1st are currently offering a fabulous 24-night cruise package onboard Holland America Line’s Oosterdam ship. The ship departs from Australia on September 29th and it’s a MUST for travellers who wish to explore different parts of the world on their holiday.  This trip is crammed full of idyllic locations and interesting cultures – yet [...]

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Book your ultimate winter getaway with Celebrity Cruises

by Alyssa Beit Cruising 11 April 2012

Want to spend next winter cruising to some of the most beautiful and hot places on earth, while enjoying plush surroundings with open and airy onboard spaces?  Of course you do! Celebrity Cruises have just released details of their 2013-14 winter itinerary!  They’re promising cruises crammed with sun-soaked exotic destinations and ships designed with modern [...]

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Celebrity Solstice coming to Australia in December

by Charles Bond Cruising 9 April 2012

Back in 2011, Celebrity Cruises told the Sydney Opera House to “get ready for some company” as “another thing of beauty” will be sharing Sydney Harbour in December 2012.  Of course, they were referring to their Solstice ship, which will be visiting Australia for the first time later this year, after spending this summer in the [...]

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Sail to Alaska with Princess

by Alyssa Beit Cruising 5 April 2012

Last week Princess Cruises released their itineraries for the 2013 Alaska season, and the offerings look absolutely brilliant.  The company have seven ships sailing five itineraries, which cover 15 destinations – there are 124 cruise departures for Alaska in 2013 alone! What to expect: While sailing around Alaska, holidayers can enjoy breathtaking scenery and pristine [...]

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