A gourmet weekend onboard Pacific Dawn Glancing around the passenger terminal heaving with excitable travellers waiting to embark P&O's Pacific Dawn, I realised that the new era of cruising has definitely arrived.
				P&O's record-breaking cruise season starts now Australia's cruise season has kicked off, with more local ports, ships and destinations than ever - while Carnival Australia will carry a record number of passengers on its P&O, Princess, Seabourn and Cunard ships.
				Cruise bookings hit all-time high Aussies and New Zealanders have embraced cruising in record numbers, with August rating as the biggest month in some cruise lines' history.
				The Reluctant Cruiser The thought of spending my holiday with a thousand other people has never really appealed. But earlier this year I was given the chance to have a 'taste' of luxury cruising on board Crystal Serenity.
				Last Chance for Summer Sailings As Rhapsody of the Seas leaves Vancouver this week to make her way back to Sydney, Royal Caribbean has revealed that limited spots are still available on cruises from Australian ports this summer, including school holidays.
				Pacific Jewel to debut in Tasmania Great deals are now available for December sailings to Tasmania onboard P&O's latest superliner, Pacific Jewel. Allowing passengers the chance to cool off over summer, the ship's maiden five-night voyage departs Sydney on 13 December.
				Luke Mangan restaurant onboard Pacific Jewel Celebrity chef Luke Mangan, who for years has been winning Australian hearts while wooing our palates is set to launch a signature restaurant, Salt Grill by Luke Mangan, on board P&O Cruises new superliner Pacific Jewel.
				Silversea shore concierge service Guests sailing with Silversea Cruises can now design their own shore excursions with the help of the new 'Silver Shore Concierge' service.
				Royal Caribbean's Rhapsody of the Seas returns for 09/10 If you want a value-packed holiday with a difference, why not try swapping the skies for the seas and start feeling special the moment you step onboard?
				Two new cruise lines on horizon Cruising options have increased for travellers with the announcement of two new cruise lines to launch in the next two years.
				Ship review: Celebrity Equinox When Celebrity Cruises set out to design its latest Solstice-class ship, apart from recruiting top design firms, the company called on five women to provide feedback and ideas.
				Cunard Line's fair Queens fares released for 2011 Cunard has announced the fares for its 2011 World Voyage program, which includes several historic cruising events in Australia.
				Unique launch for Celebrity Equinox An outdoor country club, a new activities program and an unusual christening ceremony were the standout features of Celebrity Cruises' latest ship.
				Ship Inspection: Dawn Princess Recently some 2000 passengers are embarking on Princess Cruises' first ever return Sydney world voyage onboard the Dawn Princess.
				Royal Caribbean Oz growth plans There's likely to be more choice of cruising in Australasian waters, if Royal Caribbean Cruises has further deployments here.
				How about an "ultra-inclusive" cruise? Regent Seven Seas Cruises has upped the ante on the notion of "all-inclusive," offering free shore excursions on all of its 2010 departures.
				Top cruise lines awarded Crystal Cruises has again topped a magazine readers' poll to be named the world's best large-ship cruise line - for the 14th year in a row.
				'Walk the Decks' with Catherine Freeman P&O Cruises has invited Sydneysiders to Walk the Decks with Catherine Freeman next month as it launches a new fundraising project for indigenous children.
				Cruising stronger and for longer Australians' demand for cruise holidays continues to boom, with record numbers opting for longer itineraries - but big discounts are still on offer for bargain hunters.
				Aussies embark on epic voyage Almost 2000 Australians departed this week on the longest cruise ever undertaken from this country - a 104-night world circumnavigation.
				Celebrity Equinox - A day in the life of 'docking out' The new Celebrity Equinox was unveiled this month in all her shimmering white glory at the offical 'docking out' in Germany.
				P&O launches sale, adds WA cruise More ships than ever are discounted under P&O's annual earlybird sale, including cabin upgrades from less than $5 a day.
				World's first double ship christening For the first time in history, two cruise ships were christened together in an extravagant naming ceremony, held in Italy.
				No cancellations on Pacific Dawn Officially declared free of swine flu, the P&O ship will sail as scheduled to the South Pacific on Thursday with every cabin booked out.
				Save 50% on Queen Mary 2 & Queen Victoria Cunard has cut the price of world voyage fares for cruises to or from Sydney in 2010 and released 13 new sectors from other Australian ports.
				New menus mean more choice for passengers P&O Cruises has completed a major revamp of its menus focusing on fresh, local produce and flavourful combinations that Australians love.
				Epic hull artwork unveiled at last Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed the hull design which will decorate its largest freestyle cruising ship to date, the soonto- be-finished Norwegian Epic.
				Silversea expands "Onboard Shopping Credit" deal For sophisticated globe trekkers looking for the perfect travel deal, now is the time to book. Silversea expands A,320 "Onboard Shopping Credit" tp 37 additional voyages in 2009.
				Around the World with Seabourn Luxury small-ship cruise line, The Yachts of Seabourn, will next year operate its first ever world cruise, giving Australians the chance to see Seabourn Odyssey in Sydney and Melbourne.
				Spotlight on Holland America Line For more than 135 years, ICCA Cruise Line Member Holland America Line has been a recognised leader in cruising, taking guests to exotic destinations around the world.
				Three Queens to set sail in 2010 This is your chance to travel like royalty to a wide choice of destinations that hark back to the golden era of cruising. Cunard Line's 2010/11 full program for cruises onboard Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and the new Queen Elizabeth is now on sale.
				QM2 and Queen Victoria on sale now Cunard Line has announced the full 2010-2011 program for Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria! The news follows Cunards recent announcement of inaugural cruises of its new ship, Queen Elizabeth.
				The World's Best Cruises, Period The best cruises in 12 different categories. Panelists were pulled from travel agencies, publications and websites that review cruises and from within the cruise industry itself. Some of their answers may surprise you.
				Costa Cruises' Australia focus It's a busy time for Italian cruise line, Costa Cruises, with five ships due to be delivered in the next three years, but it hasn't forgotten about an important market - Australia.
				Join Aurora or Arcadia to/from Oz P&O Cruises (UK) has released for sale a range of shorter cruises as part of the 2010 World Voyages of Aurora and Arcadia.
				Best New Cruise Ships of 2009 A game of constant ante-upping has long been what's kept the cruise industry afloat. And even in times of worldwide recession, the new ships of the world set to launch in 2009 are competing with each other in prices and amenities as never before.
				The launch of MSC Fantasia Lynne Clarke, MSC General Manager, tells of her first magical encounter with the newest and most important family member of the MSC fleet. It was love at first sight.
				Tea with the Queen Traffic came to a standstill as she swanned into the harbour and the who's who of society frocked up to have a look. Of course we're talking about the majestic Queen Mary 2 ocean liner.
				Queen Marry II turns heads in Sydney The largest ship to ever visit Australia, Cunard Line's QM2, arrived into Sydney recently, and we were lucky enough to go onboard the magnificent vessel. Find out what makes this luxury cruise liner so spectacular.
				History in the making Play witness (as Amanda Collins did) to a unique event, a reunion luncheon for a select group of past passengers, and '10 pound poms' who had travelled on Arcadia's namesake during the 1950's and 60's.
				Paradise on the Sapphire Princess The Sapphire Princess is one of the largest ships in the Princess fleet based in Australia on a regular basis. Travelling mainly between Sydney and New Zealand, these 14 day fantastic cruises cater to everyone from grandparents to infants.
				New vessels for G.A.P Adventures G.A,P Adventurer VI is the newest vessel cruising in the Galapagos islands, having launched just last month with the latest eco-friendly technology. Check it out!
				M.V. Athena - A Classic Experience Originally built in 1948, M.V. Athena offers a rare cruise experience that highlights her age and classic styling.
				Caribbean Princess gets a makeover Mirror mirror on the wall... Princess Cruises has just completed a major upgrade of the Caribbean Princess. If you thought she couldn't get any more beautiful, you were wrong.
				World's best cruises named US magazine, Conde Nast Traveler, has released the results of its ninth annual "Reader's Cruise Poll", to name the best cruise ships of 2009.
				Silversea gives ship new 'Spirit' Ultra-luxury cruise line, Silversea Cruises, has debuted its refurbished Silver Wind cruise ship.
				Scenic Diamond & Ruby to sparkle Europe river cruising will take on a whole new dimension with the upcoming launch of two new vessels, Scenic Diamond and Scenic Ruby.
				A warm welcome for Millennium The 91,000 tonne ship became the largest cruise ship to visit Newcastle when she arrived there in January. Read about the landmark event.