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MSC adds to Aurea

MSC Cruises has introduced additional benefits to guests booking its suites with an Aurea Experience.

Porthole 05 Feb 25

ZORB ball operators around the world could be heard collectively deflating their transparent novelty balls after video footage was released of a young child in China being swept down the Oujiang River.

On location inBeagle Channel 05 Feb 25

Journey Beyond penalised for crash

THE Perth Magistrates Court has slapped Journey Beyond with a $15,000 fine for its role as the operator of a commercial vessel involved in a crash in Western Australia’s remote Horizontal Falls in May 2022.

‘Round the world in 170 days

VIKING has introduced four new World Cruise itineraries for 2026-27 as different segments of a 170-day circumnavigation.

Hanging out aboard Polaris

THE Australian and New Zealand trade group aboard Viking Polaris this week have been treated to an exclusive tour of the ship’s hangar.

Love your vacation

CELESTYAL Cruises is sweetening its ‘Love your vacation dream’ promotion, now offering a free stateroom upgrade on eligible voyages.

Home Ex speakers

TRAVEL industry leaders including ATIA CEO Dean Long, TravelManagers Executive General Manager Michael Gazal, MTA CEO Don Beattie and Envoyage Global Chief Operations Officer Astrid Richardson are the latest speakers of Home Ex, the new virtual event being run by CW sister title, Travel Daily.

Ambassador guest

A LINEUP of actors from UK soaps Coronation Street and Brookside will join Ambassador Cruise Line as guests for the line’s upcoming series of ‘In Conversation With’ voyages.

Avalon’s records

AVALON Waterways has reported a record-breaking month of sales in Jan, with 32% more bookings in Australia and a 21% increase in spend compared to last year.