Royal Caribbean cruise line dazzled cruise aficionados with details of its forthcoming Quantum of the Seas ship, which will be the first at sea to offer attractions like bumper cars, simulated skydiving and an observation capsule called The North Star, with a bird’s eye view 300 feet (91 meters) above the water. “Without a doubt, [...]
Queen Mary 2 in Melbourne
While the Queen Mary 2 was in Melbourne I was lucky enough to enjoy lunch and a walk around on this lovely ship. The first impression is the size of the ship. At 151,400 tons and nearly four football fields in length it is an imposing ship. When walking onboard it is like stepping back in [...]
Carnival Spirit Arrives in Australia
When the Carnival Spirit cruise ship sails into Sydney Heads today, winding up a 16-night voyage from Hawaii, its contingent of Australian passengers will be visible. Many will be on the vessel’s top decks, drinks raised, leading a welcome-to- Australia party. “The Aussies are ready,” says the senior vice-president of guest operations for Carnival, Mark [...]
Rhapsody of the Seas gets a new look
After five summer seasons in Australian waters, Rhapsody of the Seas has enjoyed a month long refurbishment in March 2012. All of the cabins have been redecorated from floor to ceiling and has raised the vessel to a more sophisticated level to appeal to passengers who wanted affordable cruising but were propared to pay a [...]
What are the highest rated ships?
Each year Berlitz releases their comprehensive annual ranking of cruise ships. This year Hapag Lloyd’s Europa retained its number one spot for the 13th consecutive year. The reviews are compiled by British cruise critic and author Douglas Ward, who has been reviewing cruise ships for 28 years and has spent over 6000 days at sea. [...]
Countdown to the Pacific Dawn
1 week of fun & relaxation, here I come! I am counting down the days to my cruise on the Pacific Dawn this weekend! My tickets are in my travel wallet, my shore excursions are booked and my skin is ready for a tan (spf 30+ will be involved). Luke Mangan’s Salt Grill is on [...]
Dubai to London on Dawn Princess 2011
Dubai is one of the most changeable and changing cities in the world. Blink and you might miss another architectural marvel fill the skyline. You can walk for miles in shopping malls that are outrageous, fabulous and jaw dropping. Go skiing on a black run, ice skating, find your perfect gold and diamond bracelet, see [...]
Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 will make a 12-night cruise to New Zealand from Sydney in March 2013
The Queen Mary 2 will visit Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, the Bay of Islands and Milford Sound, with fares from $3329. The cruise will go on sale in Australia/New Zealand on 13 July 2011 – a day ahead of the global launch. Cunard says the sailing has been sparked by strong bookings for the ship’s planned [...]
Royal Caribbean to base Voyager of the Seas in Sydney
Royal Caribbean Cruises has just announced that its “megaliner” Voyager of the Seas will be based in Asia and Australasia from 2012 – including a five month season based in Sydney from November 2012. The 3840-passenger vessel will also cruise in China between June and October 2012, and will be the fifth Royal Caribbean Cruises [...]
Cruise Offers Wins Cunard, Princess & P&O Awards
Cruise Offers and Travelrite International were very pleased to reach the top sales awards for Cunard and Princess (Diamond Agents) and high sales (Sapphire Agent) for P&O. The photo shows the Directors of Cruise offers and Travelrite, receiving their partnership plaques for 2011 with David Clarke and Sally-Anne from the Cunard, Princess and P&O brands. Thank [...]
