In 2012, Princess Cruises launched their “Cruising for a Cause” initiative, whereby they dedicate an entire sailing to support select charitable cause, providing guests with a way to make a difference, even as they holiday. The first fundraising cruise announced is in support of two U.S Veterans charities. A portion of every cruise fare will be donated on behalf of each guest to the nominated … Continue reading
Royal Princess Officially Named by The Duchess of Cambridge
Yesterday, in a ceremony in Southampton, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge named the new ship Royal Princess, when she released a bottle of champagne that smashed against its hull. Standing on the naming platform with the ship’s Captain Tony Draper, The Duchess pronounced, “I name this ship Royal Princess. May God bless her and all who sail in her.” She then cut the … Continue reading
Royal Princess Débuts this Week
A week of celebrations will culminate tomorrow, with the christening ceremony of the new Royal Princess. Earlier this week, the newest ship in the Princess Cruises fleet, arrived in Southampton to a musical salute, as British actor, director and write Simon Callow orchestrated the Southampton University Brass Band to serenade this royal beauty with a rendition of “God Save the Queen”. “Starting the week off … Continue reading
5 Common Cruise Myths – Busted
More and more Australians are embarking on cruise holidays every year, however some trepidation still exists amongst cruise virgins as to whether or not a holiday on the high seas is right for them. For some, the word ‘cruise’ conjures up an outdated image of retirees playing shuffleboard and taking in cheesy broad-way style dinner shows. The truth is cruises have evolved into state of … Continue reading
Cruise Review – APT’s Caledonian Sky
Cruiseabout’s Marketing Manager, Monique Van Gelder, had the pleasure of an onboard inspection of APT’s Caledonian Sky, and here is what she had to say about the cruise lines’ venture into expeditionary cruising… The Caledonian Sky, APT’s newest adventure into luxury expeditionary cruising, had her maiden voyage to Australia in March, and I was lucky enough to step onboard for a ship inspection and was … Continue reading
Carnival Legend Itineraries Released
Carnival Cruise Lines has announced further details of the upcoming Carnival Legend deployment in Australia. The cruise company’s local capacity will increase by 50% next year, when Legend joins year-round sister ship, Carnival Spirit, for its own inaugural “Down Under” summer season. Carnival Cruise Line’s Director Australasia, Jennifer Vandekreeke, said that Legend would operate 8 to 12 night cruises to the Pacific Islands, from Sydney, … Continue reading
Family Friendly Cruise Experiences
Cruises are a fantastic family holiday option, however, not all cruise ships are equal when it comes to keeping the entire family entertained. If you don’t choose your family cruise wisely, you’ll soon have some very bored children on your hands and your dream cruise holiday may turn into something resembling more of a nightmare. Fortunately, there is a large range of cruise liners to … Continue reading
P&O Australia – Pioneering New Destinations
Recently, Cruiseabout’s National Marketing Manager, Monique Van Gelder, joined P&O Australia at the launch of their first cruise to the beautiful Moreton Island. Here is what she had to say about the experience: P&O Australia continue to evolve their itineraries with new & exciting destinations. Just recently they had their first cruise to Moreton Island off the coast of Brisbane. P&O passengers were tendered into … Continue reading
