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After a multi million dollar dry dock, the revitalised Dawn Princess is ready to set sail with new and exciting features, giving cruises even more reasons to fall in love with royalty. Beer and wine enthusiasts can enjoy the Beer and Wine Festival held twice during every cruise of more than 7 days, with the top…
Carnival Spirit upgrades or FUN Ship 2.0 as it is so affectionately called, will be out of dry dock in time for September 2015 cruises and will call Australia home for the 2015-16 & 2016-17 peak cruise season. With 133 cruises scheduled for the 2016/2017 season, Carnival has introduced more family friendly short cruises close to…
Some people dream of a white Christmas, while others dream of a coastal Christmas. But if you are anything like us, there really isn’t anything quite like a cruising Christmas. Without lifting a finger, your Christmas feast will be prepared leaving more time to spend with the family. Entertainment for all ages is only a…
Cruising foodies rejoice as basic is no longer on the menu. P&O Cruises has introduced what they are calling “a brand new, fun food experience unlike anything you’ve seen on a cruise before.” Say goodbye to the buffet on the Pacific Jewel, Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden as it is replaced with the ‘Pantry’ between…
If you prefer the warm summer sun and an ice coffee over the chill of winter and the power bill that comes with a constantly running heater, you might want to consider booking a winter escape. Winter in Australia is a popular time to hit the open ocean and follow the sun to greener pastures….
If it’s good enough for the Queen, it’s good enough for us. Introducing P&O’s Britannia. Weighing in at over 141,000 tons with the ability to carry 3,647 passengers, Britannia is by far the largest ship in P&O’s fleet. Almost 20 years after naming P&O’s Oriana, Her Majesty The Queen accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of…
Adrenalin junkies rejoice! P&O has your extreme holiday needs covered with P&O Edge. If you are concerned that life on board a ship won’t be thrilling enough, you must not have seen the Pacific Jewel. Boasting 20 hair raising activities such as a flying fox above the top deck to really put the wind in…
It all started with a single ship – Princess Patricia®. Fifty years later, Princess now have 18 magnificent ships, travelling to the world’s greatest destinations around the world. To celebrate, they have brought you their 50 MUST-DO ACTIVITIES list! #I. Indulge in chocolate desserts, chocolate and wine tastings, and chocolate spa treatments—all created for “Princess Chocolate Journeys” by master chocolatier Norman Love #2. Get into…
Have you seen the multi-million dollar changes that P&O have made to the Pacific Dawn? Here are some of the things you will be able to look forward to if you choose to cruise on the Pacific Dawn: REVAMP OF WATERFRONT RESTAURANT If you have cruised on Pacific Dawn before, you would have experienced the…
Royal Caribbean are spending millions on refurbishing Voyager of the Seas. The new look Voyager will feature more variety than any other Australasia ship. Check out the details of all the variety the refurbished Voyager will offer. FlowRider® Our onboard surf-simulator for the ultimate adrenaline rush. MINI-GOLF It’s mini-golf with a view like no other….