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RCI debuts Star of the Seas

ROYAL Caribbean International (RCI) has launched its newest and one of its most anticipated additions to its Icon class, Star of the Seas (pictured), which will debut in Aug 2025.

ACA gathers for Xmas drinks

THE Sydney offices of the Port Authority of NSW were once again the venue for the Australian Cruise Association’s pre-Chrstmas gathering yesterday.

Thinking Hawaii?

IF you’re thinking Hawaii, think Norwegian Cruise Line.

Aus circumnavigation

CORAL Expeditions is set to return its Expeditionary Circumnavigation of Australia in 2025, with the cruise line’s Coral Adventurer to undertake the 60-night ‘Australia’s Coastal Legend’ cruise.

Porthole 07 Dec 23

AUSTRALIAN businessman Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest is known for his occasionally zany behaviour, and his latest hare-brained scheme involved sailing his banned 75-metre luxury yacht into Dubai.

On location on boardResilient Lady 07 Dec 23

Virgin Voyages books berths for 25/26

VIRGIN Voyages may return to Australia for a third season, with the cruise line having already booked spots at Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal for 2025/26.

Silversea Polynesia ’26

SILVERSEA Cruises has unveiled its first-ever full summer season in French Polynesia for 2026, with the pre-sale now open.

Virgin makes a splash

VIRGIN Voyages has enjoyed blanket mainstream media coverage this week, with founder Richard Branson appearing on television, radio, and in person aboard Resilient Lady to promote the cruise line.

Craighead names Sakara

EMERALD Cruises has formally debuted its new Emerald Sakara, with Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) President & Chief Executive Officer Kelly Craighead officiating as the superyacht-style vessel’s godmother in a ceremony in San Juan last weekend.