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Expanding on their experiential cruise offering, Viking has launched new expedition voyages that will take guests to far reaches of the Earth on purpose-built ships. Viking Expeditions will begin sailing in January 2022 with its first vessel, Viking Octantis, embarking on voyages to Antarctica and North America’s Great Lakes. A second expedition vessel, Viking Polaris, will
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Recognised as a destination leader, taking guests to more than 380 worldwide ports of call, Princess Cruises has been awarded three first-place accolades in Cruise Critic’s fourth annual “Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards.” Based entirely on consumer ratings, the awards name the world’s most popular cruise destinations – as well as the best cruise line’s
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One of the country’s biggest comedy festivals, P&O Cruises’ The Big Laugh, will be back by popular demand in June 2020 delivering more comedians, performances and jokes than ever before. The three-night comedy festival is returning to the high seas for a third consecutive year signalling P&O’s biggest season of comedy with 76 dedicated themed
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National Geographic and Scenic Luxury River Cruises launched the 2020 program of National Geographic River Cruises with the addition of exciting new itineraries into Egypt and Russia. The joint venture combines Scenic's all-inclusive luxury river cruise experience with National Geographic's legacy of science, conservation and exploration to create a program
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Viking has released four brand-new ocean cruise itineraries that cover all the highlights of South America. Exploring the Americas — a 48-day ocean cruise from Buenos Aires to Los Angeles, calling into Uruguay, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico and more. Priced from $21,495 per person. Caribbean & South American Shores —
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Luxury cruise line Cunard has unveiled full details of its 2020-21 program, offering Australians unprecedented opportunities to travel in style on board the line’s iconic trio of Queens. The new program features world voyages by flagship Queen Mary 2 and her younger sister Queen Victoria, as well as a record 118-day Australian deployment for Queen
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National Geographic and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours have teamed up to launch a new line of National Geographic River Cruises. These itineraries combine Scenic's all-inclusive luxury river cruise experience with National Geographic's legacy of science, conservation and exploration to create unforgettable experiences along the waterways of Europe and South East
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MSC Cruises and Fincantieri have announced the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the construction of four ultra-luxury cruise ships for a total value in excess of EUR 2 billion. The ships, the first of which will be delivered in Spring 2023, will have gross tonnage of approximately 64,000
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It is nothing but adventure on the high seas as P&O Cruises Australia has announced its newest and first Grand Class ship will be named Pacific Adventure and will join the cruise line’s family in late 2020. Pacific Adventure is certain to be a popular name choice among P&O Cruises’ many
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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours have announced their initiative to join the ‘global push to reduce plastic waste’, by reducing plastic use on South East Asia tours. According to Scenic, discarded plastic waste in oceans and waterways is a worldwide problem, proving to be a threat to marine life, local industry,
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After successfully launching their Ocean Ambassador Program in 2017, Captain Cook Cruises Fiji is continuing its environmentally friendly policies by eliminating as much single use plastic items onboard small ship MV Reef Endeavour and on Tivua Island. Plastic drinking straws will no longer be available onboard, with an optional recyclable paper
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NCL) has joined in on the fight to reduce the use of plastics. The cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, announced the important next step in its efforts to reduce its environmental impact by eliminating single-use
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Carnival Cruise Line has launched its 2020 program, boasting a record number of 77 sailings from Australia to the South Pacific, New Zealand and Australia, offering more fun at sea than ever before. On sale July 2018, Carnival’s 2020 program includes the first full year of sailings for Carnival Splendor, Australia’s
Read MoreWith so many Australians taking their first cruise this summer season, InsureandGo highlights three benefits of choosing a cruise-specific travel insurance policy. Keep on schedule Missing a bus or train can be an inconvenience, but missing a cruise departure can be a nightmare for holiday-goers. People often don’t realise that they
Read MoreFiji is known as a flop and drop destination. White sandy beaches, shading palm trees and clear blue waters enhanced more by a relaxed warm vibe. It really is paradise. But what if you could flop and drop knowing you will wake the next morning, or from your afternoon snooze,
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