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TM rolling out Fastbook

TRAVELMANAGERS (TM) is rolling out Fastbook, its own in-house cruise wholesaler, House of Travel General Manager Cruise, Jeff Leckey, has told CW.

NSW Govt says no way to Jervis Bay

THE expansion of the cruise industry in Jervis Bay Marine Park on New South Wales’ South Coast was ruled out by the state’s government yesterday.

Triple celebration for Explora

EXPLORA Journeys has staged a triple celebration, highlighted by the delivery of the cruise line’s second ship Explora II (pictured) at the Fincantieri shipyard.

Associates on tour

TRAVEL Associates is taking its Luxury Cruise Showcase on tour around the country, with events scheduled in five cities across Sep and Oct.

Cruise = big savings

AUSTRALIAN travellers can save $100 or more per day on the cost of a holiday by choosing a cruise instead of a traditional on-land getaway, according to analysis by Money.com.au.

Meyer Werft rescue

GERMANY’S national government and the state of Lower Saxony will each take 40% stakes in shipbuilding firm Meyer Werft as part of a financial bailout (CW 26 Aug).

Virgin weddings

VIRGIN Voyages has announced cruisers can now book a wedding at sea, starting in Apr.

Porthole 13 Sep 24

ROYAL Caribbean has just wrapped up what is being described as an adventure of a lifetime, with hundreds of travellers disembarking from the line’s maiden and eventful 274-day world cruise.

On location inDongtou 13 Sep 24

Cruise Calendar 13 Sep 24

CURRENT ports of call in Australia and New Zealand.