| News

Viking playing agents’ tunes

PREMIUM cruise line Viking recently hosted select agents from TravelManagers in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne to exclusive dress rehearsals of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and acrobatic ensemble Circa in the lead up to their performance, The Art of the Fugue.

Waterslide lawsuit

A PASSENGER injured falling through a broken acrylic waterslide panel on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas last week has engaged attorneys and is planning to sue for compensation.

CCL is note-perfect

“THE most family-friendly water park at sea” will headline Carnival Cruise Line’s new ship Carnival Festivale, which will debut from Orlando’s Port Canaveral in 2027/2028 (CW 07 Apr).

Solution ahead?

AMSTERDAM has revealed it will introduce a river ship quota starting next year, as part of the city’s ongoing efforts to combat overtourism.

Godmother switch

ROYAL Caribbean is scrambling to announce another godmother for its new Star of the Seas, after Diana Ross cancelled her appearance just days before the naming ceremony (CW 06 Jun).

Tauck out to roam

TWELVE new itineraries by land, river and small ship aimed at travellers aged in their 40s and 50s will feature in a new brand launched by upscale guided firm Tauck.

Porthole 15 Aug 25

LIFE onboard cruise ships for entertainer James Bustar must never be dull, especially when passing through ship security, but he takes it in his stride.

On location on boardStar of the Seas 15 Aug 25

‘Critical juncture’ for NZ

NEW Zealand Cruise Association (NZCA) Chair Tansy Tompkins has issued a rallying cry to the sector that the country’s outlook for cruising is “deeply concerning” and requires urgent action.

Princess’ new partners

PRINCESS Cruises will expand its Local Partnerships program to include scope for conserving cultural heritage as well as environmental stewardship.