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Cruises News
Model Queen on parade
Wednesday March 31, 2010
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There is lots of excitement surrounding Cunard Line, following the announcement of the Royal Circumnavigation of Australia and the expected arrival of the new Queen Elizabeth in October this year, making Cunard a three-ship fleet once again. |
Young Watson connects with QM2
Tuesday March 30, 2010
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Solo teenage sailor Jessica Watson has received a welcome call from Queen Mary 2€™s captain, Nick Bates, as her yacht, Ella€™s Pink Lady, sailed about 600 miles south of the ocean liner in the Indian Ocean. |
Princess of Australia
Monday March 29, 2010
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More proof that Australia€™s status as a top cruising destination is rising fast, with Princess Cruises announcing that 77,000-ton Sea Princess will be calling Sydney home from October 2011 until March 2012. |
Delights of South Australia
Saturday March 27, 2010
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Orion Expedition Cruises has announced its flagship, Orion, will sail an inaugural culinary delights and exploration of South Australia€™s Limestone Coast, Kangaroo Island, and the Eyre and Fleurieu peninsulas this November. |
Royal Caribbean Europe
Friday March 26, 2010
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European waters will be flooded with Royal Caribbean International ships during the 2011 European cruise season, with 10 ships destined to sail Mediterranean and Baltic seas. |
Kids cruise free!
Thursday March 25, 2010
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Much to every parents delight, Captain Cook Cruises has a fun way to entertain the children these Easter holidays. |
Quick Queen
Wednesday March 24, 2010
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If you are looking forward to being a passenger on Queen Mary 2€™s first €˜Royal Circumnavigation of Australia€™ in 2012, be warned €“ you are not alone although if you€™re quick you will be a part of the historic journey. |
Silversea's moving fast
Tuesday March 23, 2010
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High-end cruise line Silversea Cruises has increased its commitment to the Australian market after conceding that Australians make up 15 per cent of the company€™s business, up from 13 per cent last year. |
Cruise Passenger on sale March 25
Monday March 22, 2010
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Only a few more days until the autumn issue of Cruise Passenger is on newsagency shelves with a free 2010 Adventure Cruise Guide attached. |
Subscribe, read and WIN
Sunday March 21, 2010
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There are plenty of prizes to be won and cruises to be taken in this issue of Cruise Passenger. |
World Cruise Calendar returns to Cruise Passenger
Saturday March 20, 2010
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After an overwhelming response to our Cruise Passenger reader survey, the World Cruise Calendar has made a welcome return to the magazine. |
Early P&O World Cruise bookings
Friday March 19, 2010
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The strong growth of the Australian cruise market in recent times has compelled P&O Cruises World Voyages to allow Australians to book cabins and sectors at the same time as in Britain. |
Challenge for Eclipse
Thursday March 18, 2010
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Onlookers witnessed an eclipse in Germany last week as Celebrity Eclipse left the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, to embark on what will be one of her most challenging journeys... |
The excellence of Ryndam
Wednesday March 17, 2010
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After a recent 17-day dry dock in the Bahamas, 1,260-passenger ms Ryndam is the latest ship to set sail with Holland America Line€™s new Signature of Excellence amenities. |
Singles cruise Europe
Tuesday March 16, 2010
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Adding to the growing number of major cruise lines ending surcharges on single travellers, Avalon Waterways will waive single fare supplements on some of its most favoured peak-season European sailings. |
Discover Kimberley light
Monday March 15, 2010
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If you have ever wished you could capture the essence of your travels on film, now is your chance. |
Crystal coastline of Australia
Sunday March 14, 2010
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The much-celebrated cruise line Crystal Cruises has announced what is sure to be a worthy holiday for every guest on board. |
Seabourn holidays to rise
Saturday March 13, 2010
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Yachts of Seabourn€™s 208-passenger Seabourn Pride will offer a wide variety of Asian cruises during the Australian winter of 2011, in a bid to entice more Australian passengers to sail with the high-end cruise line. |
March of maiden voyages
Friday March 12, 2010
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Sydney is in the midst of another record month for cruise ship visits, with 18 ships visiting this month carrying almost 40,000 passengers who will inject an estimated $30 million into the state's economy. |
All eyes on Volendam
Thursday March 11, 2010
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Holland America Line€™s ms Volendam is coming to a port near you, when she begins her Australian Circumnavigation on March 14. |
Cruise in Cambodia
Wednesday March 10, 2010
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Fancy a rare journey to the upper reaches of the Mekong River and the 'Lost Cambodia' of famed writer Somerset Maugham? |
Celebrity sighting
Tuesday March 9, 2010
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A highly anticipated celebrity was sighted in Papenburg in Germany last week, when Celebrity Eclipse emerged from the Meyer Werft shipyard for the first time. |
Lucky Betty
Monday March 8, 2010
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Classic International Cruises (CIC) has celebrated a huge milestone - carrying their 50,000th passenger since they began annual summer operations six years ago. |
Magnificent christening for Magnifica
Monday March 8, 2010
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There is a now a new MSC Cruises ship sailing the seas - MSC Magnifica was christened on Saturday March 6 in Hamburg, by screen actress Sophia Loren. |
On a high note
Sunday March 7, 2010
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Canadian soprano Measha Brueggergosman will be the godmother of Avalon Felicity, to be christened in the Netherlands village of Volendam on March 27. |
Seniors save on Captain's cruises
Saturday March 6, 2010
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Captain Cook Cruises is celebrating Seniors Week from March 21 to 28, 2010 with reduced fares, hoping to entice seniors to some sightseeing and fine dining from the view of a ship. |
Australian cruising trends 2010
Friday March 5, 2010
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Booking trends for the 2010 cruising season have so far shown that European and Mediterranean cruises, luxury cruising throughout Asia, close to home cruises and world sector journeys are the most popular bookings for Australian cruise-lovers, according to cruise specialists Cruiseabout. |
Cruise on ms Volendam for less
Thursday March 4, 2010
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There are great savings to be made with Travel the World, who is offering potential cruise passengers up to 44 per cent off selected 2010/11 Australian, New Zealand and South Pacific cruises on Holland America Line's ms Volendam. |
APT's two new sister ships
Wednesday March 3, 2010
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Australian-owned river ship company APT will launch a new ship in 2011, to be named Amaverde, as part of an eight-ship $180 million expansion plan. |
Dazzling Deliziosa
Tuesday March 2, 2010
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Costa Deliziosa has been inaugurated and named in a fire-works spectacular in Dubai. |