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MV Piano Land, Malaysia’s new key player

CHINA’S first independently operated luxury cruise ship and the flagship vessel of Astro Ocean Cruise, MV Piano Land, set sail on her maiden voyage over the weekend (CW 01 Dec).

Aurora floats on biofuel

AURORA Expeditions has shared further insights into its successful biofuel trial aboard the Sylvia Earle earlier this year.

CCL delays Rewards

CARNIVAL Cruise Line (CCL) has pushed back the start of its new Carnival Rewards program, which will now kick off 01 Sep 2026 – three months after the original launch date.

Taiwan cruise jump

THE emerging tourist destination of Taiwan is predicting a significant surge in cruise passengers.

On location in theTasman Sea 02 Dec 25

Aurora pioneers new tech

AURORA Expeditions is trialling two first-of-their-kind sustainability technologies.

Silversea brings double delight to Mel

MELBOURNE was the setting for an historic first for the Silversea brand over the weekend, with Silver Nova and Silver Moon making a spectacular arrival in port on the same day.

CCL & Bondi breathe life

SYDNEY’S Bondi lifeguards have delivered vital life-saving training to local communities in Vanuatu as part of Carnival Cruise Line’s (CCL) program to support South Pacific destinations.

Carnahan on APAC

ROYAL Caribbean Group’s VP, Business and Commercial Development Preston Carnahan, will take on destination development for the APAC region.

Clifford leads loyalty

FLIGHT Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has appointed Kathy Clifford as head of its new free-to-join loyalty program, World360 Rewards, which lets members earn points across cruise aviation, land touring, hotels, and more.