| The rise of Osiris

The rise of Osiris

VIKING Cruises has released details of the float-out of its newest Nile River cruise ship, with the 82-guest Viking Osiris touching water for the first time at Cairo’s Massara shipyard.

Plan for industry Canberra mission

THE high media profile achieved by last week’s industry Day of Action (CW 27 Jan) is set to be further amplified through the next stage in the campaign to have the current Australian ban on foreign cruise ships lifted.

Seabourn appoints

SEABOURN has named Wendy Whitener as its new Director, North America Sales.

Carnival optimism

CARNIVAL Corporation has advised investors that it expects to have all of its nine brands – including P&O Cruises Australia – back in operation for the Northern Summer season.

Porthole 31 Jan 22

EVERYONE loves a souvenir, but this is somewhat ridiculous.

On location in theAntarctic Peninsula 31 Jan 22

CW for Fri 28 Jan 2022

CLIA releases 2022 report, new Ponant itineraries, RCI’s Wonder, P&O, HAL and more

CLIA reports on progress

MORE than 75% of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) member ocean-going capacity has returned to service across the globe, while every 24 cruisers create one full-time equivalent job, according to a new report released by CLIA overnight.

RCI welcomes Wonder

ROYAL Caribbean International (RCI) overnight officially took delivery of Wonder of the Seas, the latest in its behemoth Oasis-class series of vessels which was handed over in Marseille, France after three years of construction.

P&O crew takes the cake

THE extended pause on foreign-flagged ships cruising in Australian waters has left the crew aboard P&O’s Pacific Explorer feeling very homesick, with the cruise line traditionally celebrating Australia Day each year on Sydney Harbour.