Cruise News
Dream Cruises Coming to Australia
on 20/05/2019
Dream Cruises aims to redefine cruising with inspirational luxury and transformational journeys at sea. Soon Australian and New Zealand cruisers can experience their own “dream cruise”, when Explorer Dream arrives in local waters from October 2019. Prior to deployment, Explorer Dream will make her way from Shanghai to Sydney. The...
Step into the heart of nature with Aurora Expeditions
on 23/04/2019
Over the past 27 years, Australian-owned adventure company Aurora Expeditions has become the leader in small-group, expedition-style travel to the polar regions and other wild and remote destinations. Its aim is to connect like-minded travellers with nature and wildlife, and offer unique experiences and activities in some of the world’s...
Discovering your family tree at sea
on 27/11/2018
Everyone has a family history, whether they know or have even thought about it. Everyone has: 2 parents, 4 grandparents, 8 great grandparents and so on. Do you know all their names? When did your immigrant ancestors come to Australia? What countries did they come from? Why did they come?...
Grand Australia Circumnavigation in Luxury
on 30/01/2018
Christmas in Port Moresby. New Year’s in Bali. And the entire continent of Australia by the first month of 2019. This voyage offers the best present of all – the gift of travel. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to circumnavigate Australia aboard the luxurious Seven Seas Mariner® and really see...
Carefree in Waikiki
on 08/12/2017
Holidays, happiness, hot shopping and hula. It’s got to be Hawaii, or more precisely Waikiki. One of the most popular ports of call in the Hawaiian islands, fabulous Waikiki is draped across the south shore of the Hawaiian island of Oahu, stretching for some two miles towards famous Diamond Head....
Ship spotters of Adelaide - get ready!
on 24/11/2017
The 2017/18 cruise season runs from October 2017 to March 2018 and will see a total of 68 cruise ships visit South Australia, up from 52 visits in 2016/17. With 37 cruise liner visits to Flinders Ports’ Port Adelaide Passenger Terminal, 21 to Kangaroo Island and 10 calling at Flinders...
Cunard's Three Queens Voyages 2019
on 27/10/2017
One of the most famous cruise lines in the world, for over a 150 years Cunard's iconic ships have been defining sophisticated ocean travel. Their three ships evoke the golden age of cruising with art deco flourishes, decadent high teas and a traditionally formal dress code for dining. Queen Elizabeth,...
Return of the Travel Agent
on 05/10/2017
The human touch at Phil Hoffmann Travel is all-encompassing. A control-alt-delete experience at the screen of a home computer can’t compete with the knowledge of a real person, someone who can discuss your arrangements in a personal consultation, suggest additions to take the holiday to the next level and be...
Opulent luxury meets Southeast Asia
on 07/09/2017
Imagine a serene haven of tranquility, where you can enjoy cocktails with new-found friends or witness ever-changing vistas on your lavishly furnished balcony. With all-suite accommodation and the largest balconies at sea, Regent Seven Seas turns opulent luxury into a reality. Timeless Southeast Asia and China beckon on a selection...
Ten Tips for Staying Healthy on a Cruise - Part 2
on 01/11/2016
Written by Dr Bob Kass - Medical Director of Globe Medical Continuing on from last weeks post, here are tips 6 - 10 for staying healthy on a cruise. 6. Skin considerations apart from sunburn Skin infections are commonly associated with travel to tropical areas. Cruising allows people to explore...
Ten Tips for Staying Healthy on a Cruise - Part 1
on 25/10/2016
Written by Dr Bob Kass - Medical Director of Globe Medical “It was just a cruise! I didn’t think it necessary to speak with a doctor before leaving. I wished I had – I think I "flushed my money down the toilet!" Most people who cruise have no dramas. For...
What does it really mean to be the largest cruise ship in the world?
on 18/10/2016
Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas, is officially the world’s largest cruise ship. So how big is this $1 billion megaliner? Size 1,188 feet / 362.10 metre long 215.5 feet / 65.70 metres wide 226,963 tonnes 18 decks (16 passenger decks) Passengers 5,479 double occupancy 6,780 maximum capacity 2,100 crew...
Why family cruising is so popular.
on 20/09/2016
Ever wondered why so many families return home from their latest cruise raving about it? If you've considered cruising with the family but have yet to take the leap, read on to find out why a cruise can be the perfect holiday for all the members of your family. Cruising...
Queen Mary 2 - saving the best 'til first
on 15/06/2016
Queen Mary 2, affectionately known as QM2, is a lady that turns heads. As the flagship of the world’s most respected fleet of luxury ocean liners, QM2 is the most magnificent luxury ocean liner ever built. Her every detail harkens to the Golden Age of Ocean Travel, while providing one...
Cruise Mythbusters - why cruise?
on 28/07/2015
If you’re planning your next holiday, a cruise might not be the first option that comes to mind, however, according to the 2014 Australian Cruise Industry Source Market Report published by CLIA Australasia, 4% of Australia’s population has cruised with that number increasing every year. With the opportunity to explore...