Monthly Archives: June 2012

Orion’s Golfing Dream     Orion is offering a dream trip for keen golfers – the chance to sail to some of New Zealand’s most well-known and spectacular golf courses. In February 2013, Orion’s South Pacific Golf Expedition eight-night cruise will be wending its way to three luxury golf resorts around New Zealand, the Royal Wellington, […]

Carnival Spirit responds to high demand Due to popular demand down-under, Carnival Cruise Lines has established Sydney as a homeport for its 2680-guest Carnival Spirit in 2014. This is a first for the cruise company who has up until now only operated from the United States.

Princess Cruises’ Eco Awards By doing its bit for the planet, Princess Cruises has been recognised with environmental awards by two countries. The port of San Francisco has awarded Sea Princess and Sapphire Princess its Cruise Ship Environmental Award for their reduction in air emissions, advanced wastewater management programme and recycling and disposal programmes.

Cunard honours the Queen In an impressive dawn ceremony on Tuesday 5 June, the three Cunard ships sailed together in single file up Southampton Water, to honour Her Majesty the Queen. It was the largest Diamond Jubilee celebration outside London and as they were welcomed by a flotilla of small boats, and with whistles sounding […]