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Porthole 15 Dec 22

IT is believed a phenomenon dubbed the “David Attenborough effect” is causing tourists to book expedition cruises in search of penguins, inspired by the English broadcaster’s popular wildlife programs.

On location aboardQueen Elizabeth 15 Dec 22

P&O Explorer tragedy

CARNIVAL Corporation has confirmed a guest missing from P&O Cruises Australia’s Pacific Explorer has tragically been found deceased.

Venezia details revealed

CARNIVAL Cruise Line has unveiled new details for Carnival Venezia, which is set to begin sailing year-round from New York City (CW 05 Dec).

Resilient delivered to Virgin

VIRGIN Voyages has welcomed Resilient Lady (pictured) to its growing fleet, ahead of her 2023/24 summer season based at Station Pier in Melbourne (CW 28 Apr).

HK cruises back?

HONG Kong’s cruise industry is making a slow recovery, with the operator of the country’s Kai Tak Cruise Terminal noting current forward bookings for ship visits next year are less than 10% of pre-COVID levels.

Biofuel delivered

GOODFUELS has successfully delivered its 100% biofuel to AIDA Cruises’ AIDAprima.

Windstar new hires

WINDSTAR Cruises has expanded its culinary team, hiring a new Culinary Director and Corporate Pastry Chef.

Azamara savings

A saving is available on a luxury cherry blossom circumnavigation of Japan with Azamara in 2024 through Cruise Traveller.

Porthole 14 Dec 22

THE Romanian Naval Forces have defused a mine drifting near the country’s Black Sea shore on the weekend.