Yesterday
Ruby Princess liner negligent, misleading in COVID-19 trip
Justice Angus Stewart found the cruise company knew, or ought to have known, about the heightened risk of COVID-19 infection.
- Updated
- Maeve Bannister
This Month
Unwind on a Mekong River cruise: an ex-monk will show you how
Leave Western cares behind on this voyage into Asia’s lush Golden Triangle in Laos. Downing home-made whisky with a village elder is optional.
- Trudy Harris
Richard Branson goes big on cruise with three $1b ships and counting
This cruise around the Greek islands invites guests to go the whole A-lister hog – from throwing tantrums to demanding of staff: “Don’t you know who I am?”
- Tony Davis
What to expect on your first Greek Islands cruise
When cruising aboard Resilient Lady in a RockStar Suite, there’s only one way to spend your daytime shore excursions: like a rock star, in dark glasses and a cap.
- Tony Davis
Where should you dine at sea?
From fresh-baked Danish pastries to caviar silver service and gin-and-tonic scones, here’s an amuse-bouche of options.
- Jill Dupleix
How to see the best of Tahiti over 11 days from $12,620
For a taste of France in the South Pacific and to experience the allure of Tahiti in all its natural beauty, step aboard the newly renovated Le Paul Gauguin.
- Joanna Bates
Floating day spas with caviar and champagne? Yes, it’s a thing
Get spoiled at sea with bath butlers who ensure there’s champagne next to your soap, charcoal saunas, and al fresco massages.
- Brian Johnston
Fancy a Four Seasons at sea? Silversea has turned ships into hotels
Silversea’s Silver Nova – the first in its new Nova class of vessels – is a game changer, with its revolutionary design that ensures a spectacular outlook.
- Jane Knight
Who let the dogs on? The only ship that welcomes pets
Hundreds of pampered four-legged fur babies cruise the trans-Atlantic route between New York and Southampton each year.
- Fiona Carruthers
One chef for every 10 diners? Sign me up
Founded by a Miami-based Cuban American, Oceania Cruises is known for its food and wine offering. Its latest ship, Oceania Vista, is no exception.
- Ben Potter
Nervous about going on tour? Here’s how to survive a group holiday
Fiercely independent travellers never like the sound of groups, let alone cruises. You can enjoy both – while hanging onto your adventurous spirit.
- Jeff Allan
A&K spend $270m to refit Crystal - still with Nobu, and bigger suites
Crystal Serenity has had its first outing as part of the Abercrombie & Kent stable. The ship’s major refit means fewer guests and enhanced appeal.
- Jane Knight
See the best of remote Ireland and Scotland in just 17 days
An extended voyage of these Celtic regions yields endless revelations – including Luke Skywalker’s favoured retreat in Star Wars.
- Peter Wilson
This just-launched luxury cruise line leans into la dolce vita
In a sign of a strongly rebounding cruise market, Italian line MSC has launched Explora I, a new luxury ship that has the feel of a superyacht.
- Josephine McKenna
September
Australians stranded on luxury cruise in Greenland
Ninety Australians are stuck aboard a luxury cruise liner in a national park in Greenland after it ran aground on Tuesday.
- Mark Ludlow
How to enjoy life even if you’re not on holiday
Sarina Bratton, an executive with French cruise company Ponant in the Asia Pacific region, knows how to party – and lobby.
- Fiona Carruthers
August
P&O cruise ship crashes into petrol tanker, injuring passengers
The BBC said the passenger vessel had broken free of its moorings on the Spanish island of Mallorca in a storm. Port authorities cited high winds.
- Reuters
Want to see the Kimberley the glamorous way? Try this three-mast ship
It’s easy to slip into the ebb and flow of a voyage up the coast on a legendary yacht, especially when the Aperol spritzes are made with Veuve Clicquot.
- Charis Perkins
This treatment is good for training recovery (but there’s a catch)
It might not look inviting, but dunking yourself in seaweed yields enough health benefits to win over the average spa sceptic – triathletes included.
- Peter Wilson
Here’s how to drive a $1.1b, 277m cruise ship
The Australian Financial Review’s motoring editor swaps fast cars for the bridge of Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady during her maiden sailing.
- Tony Davis
