Epic sea trials

After four days sailing the Atlantic Sea for the first time, Norwegian Epic has recently returned to land exceeding expectations of her performance during her sea trials.

iCruise

Celebrity Eclipse, the new vessel to be launched by Celebrity Cruises in April, will feature all the bells and whistles of modern day technology in its internet caf - the iLounge.

Voices on the wind

Silversea Cruises' Silver Wind will be host to the 2010 World Leaders Symposium during a cruise of the Black Sea region this September.

Two new princesses

Princess Cruises will have two new 3,600-passenger vessels added to its fleet in the next four years. This announcement comes following an agreement between parent company Carnival Corporation and Italian shipyard Fincantieri.

Take the path less travelled

Orion will be joined on the high seas with Orion II in late May 2011, providing a platform for Orion Expedition Cruises to enter the Asian cruise market.

Radiant year ahead

Royal Caribbean International will base a second, larger ship in Australia during 2011 and 2012.

Sydney Odyssey

New small ship Seabourn Odyssey will grace Sydney with its presence this week as part of its inaugural world cruise and curious eyes should definitely head to Sydney Harbour to take a look.

Spur of the moment decision?

Fancy a last-minute holiday? Star Clippers is offering a 20 per cent discount on two segments of its sailing adventure across the Indian Ocean from Thailand to Greece, departing on March 20, on Star Clipper.

More Kimberley departures

Travellers keen to explore the ancient waterways of the Kimberley coast will be happy to hear that Coral Princess cruise company has added four additional departures to its 2010 winter season.

QE2 rumoured for sale

Queen Elizabeth 2 is rumoured to be for sale for the second time since 2007. Current owners Dubai World are reportedly looking at liquidating many of their assets to repay massive debts.

Record-breaking Royal

January 2010 was Royal Caribbean Cruises Australia's biggest month since the cruise company opened a local office in 2008.

Jayavarman journeys

Cruise passengers can now immerse themselves in local Vietnamese and Cambodian history, cuisine and lifestyle while cruising the Mekong River in style aboard The Jayavarman.

Subscriber Lunches

We have a few places left for our Cruise Passenger-hosted ship inspection and lunch on board Pacific Jewel on Saturday April 17. For just $95 you enjoy a superb three-course lunch, wine, beer and soft drinks.

Winter Escape

There is an enticing way to escape the cold rain this winter, with a remote tropical getaway to the secluded waters of northern Vanuatu aboard luxury small ship Island Passage.

New cruise terminal for Sydney

Sydney will receive a new Cruise Passenger Terminal at White Bay, Wharf Five, signalling the beginning of the end of operations at Darling Harbour.

Lunch on board Pacific Jewel

We have a few places left for our Cruise Passenger magazine hosted ship inspection and lunch on board Pacific Jewel on Saturday April 17.

Ghizo expresses thanks to Orion

The provincial town of Ghizo, in the Solomon Islands, has expressed thanks to Orion Expedition Cruises for the company€™s continued support after a tsunami destroyed most of the island€™s villages in 2007.

Be part of the cargo

Tired of commercial cruising? Although this is unlikely, for passengers wanting a simpler experience Freighter Cruises offers adventurous travel aboard cargo ships, from Australia to the USA, Asia, Europe and South America.

Summer vacations for American winter

Holland America Line has given nine of its ships summer vacation itineraries for the northern American 2010/11 winter.

Culture and leisure

Food-loving cruise enthusiasts can rejoice, Peter Sommer Travels has introduced a delightful, new gastronomic sailing tour of Turkey this year.

Deliziosa destined for Dubai

New ship Costa Deliziosa has been delivered to Costa Cruises in Venice by leading ship-builders, Fincantieri, in time for her Grand Inaugural Cruise on February 5 from Savona to her new home of Dubai.

Sister ship for La Marguerite on the Mekong

As part of AMA Waterways' Mekong cruise program, the company will bring on second, brand new larger vessel to sail the Mekong with the newly built La Marguerite in 2011.

Holland America Line stirs European waters

Responding to a growing interest in cruising Europe, Holland America Line has based seven ships in the region for the 2011 cruise season.

MV Nanuya Princess to retire

The boutique Fijian cruise company Blue Lagoon Cruises will have an operations turnaround this year, as they seek better efficiency within the company€™s management.

Sydney celebrates major arrivals

Cruise-curious Sydneysiders will be able to get an eyeful of some of the most renowned cruisers in the world as they dock in Sydney Harbour this February - the busiest month in an eventful summer cruise season.

Cruise Passenger reader wins APT cruise

Congratulations to Mrs Janina Carlon, of Uralla, NSW, who won Cruise Passenger magazine's Reader Survey Competition.