Miss any shipshape updates this week? Get up to speed with the latest intel, thanks to our weekly wrap of all the news-making waves in cruising right now.
Finally! There’s so much going on in the world of cruising again (Hurrah!).
So to make your life easier in navigating it all, we’ve fathomed it all out by curating a wrap of the latest news you need to know this week.
Welcome aboard. The sail-away party starts right here.
NZ cruise is back: Pacific Explorer is the first ship in Auckland in 2 years
Making a splash in Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour on Friday, 12 August, P&O Cruises’ Pacific Explorer was the first international ship to sail into New Zealand waters in more than two years, setting a recovery course for Kiwi cruising.
Read on for more here.
One week to go: What’s on the agenda at CLIA’s Cruise360 in Sydney
Cruise360 Australasia is dropping anchor in Sydney on Thursday, 25 August, hosting a fleet of travel advisors and industry insiders for conference sessions, events and a trade show designed to instil the confidence and knowledge required to ride the current wave of challenges and change in cruising.
Read on for more here.
Hop aboard Scenic’s 6-city showcase of exclusive cruises and travel journeys
The Scenic Luxury Cruise & Travel Showcase will visit Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra and Perth from 29 August to highlight its diverse range of 5-star all-inclusive river and ocean cruises and handcrafted land journeys with advisors and travellers.
Read on for more here.
5 ways Silversea Cruises is pushing the boundaries of luxury cruising
Silversea is in an ocean-going class of its own. The ultra-luxury small-ship line reimagines the cruise experience with indulgent amenities and surrounds, taking guests to inspiring destinations that delight in the thrill of discovery.
Read on for more here.
NCL celebrates past, present and future in 3-part content series
Norwegian Cruise Line introduces the latest EMBARK with NCL series, The Evolution of Innovation, a three-parter that showcases the company’s pioneering legacy and people and the groundbreaking moments as NCL get ready to debut the new Prima Class ship, Norwegian Prima, this month.
Watch the series via ncl.com/embark
Uniworld drops 2023-2024 season early with info sessions across Australia
Launching its 2024 river cruise season early, Uniworld invites advisors to get on board a series of information seasons, starting in Brisbane on 30 August, followed by Gold Coast, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Hobart and Perth. Attendees will discover new itineraries and exclusive offers such as 10 per cent off early bookings.
Find out more at uniworld.com/au/events
New ship, who ‘dis? Viking Saigon debuts on Mekong River
Purpose-built for the Mekong River, Viking Saigon has set sail on her inaugural season in South-East Asia, welcoming the cruise line’s first travellers in the region since 2020. Viking has exclusive offers available until 31 October 2022 on all 2023 and 2024 river cruises and a selection of popular 2023 and 2024 ocean and expedition voyages as part of the company’s 25th Anniversary Sale.
Find out more at vikingcruises.com.au
Luxe at sea: Regent Seven Seas Cruises launches 2024-2025 Voyage Collection
With a swathe of new itineraries and ports on board, Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ new 2024-2025 Voyage Collection features 160 sailings, 130 overnight stays, 18 maiden ports of call and four grand voyages to float your boat. Reservations open for sale on 25 August 2022.
Find out more at rssc.com
Go behind the scenes with RCI’s new Making an Icon content series
Ever wondered how ocean liners are designed and built? Get a behind-the-scenes look at Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas, due to set sail in 2023, with the new monthly online series, Making an Icon, which showcases what goes into the making of the new Icon Class ship.
Find out more at royalcaribbean.com
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