Monthly Archives: September 2013
Blooming boomers – why Baby Boomers love cruising
It’s official – long, overseas cruise holidays are the preferred choice for over 85 per cent of Kiwi and Australian Baby Boomers. That’s according to a recent travel agency survey of boomers in Australasia. The survey reveals that boomers are cruising more than ever before and for longer than ever before.
Tahiti hots up – especially for Kiwis and Australians
Tahiti is the latest must-see destination for cruise ship passengers with increasing numbers sailing to the South Pacific’s Tahitian islands. And with the exotic destination conveniently in our own backyard, it has never been easier for Kiwis and Australians to cruise around the region.
Preparing for your cruise – the must-do check list
Booking a cruise is an important business. Deciding where to go, when to go, which cruise line to travel with and which ship, it all takes time and a lot of consideration. Once you’ve booked and paid, you’d be forgiven for thinking that all you have to do is board your cruise ship and start […]
Silversea announces new luxury expedition ship – and it’s coming to New Zealand!
Luxury small ship cruise line Silversea has just announced a new expedition ship will join its fleet in March 2014. The 128-passenger Silver Discoverer is set to undergo a multi-million dollar refurbishment before embarking on her maiden voyage from Bali on March 1st. It joins other expedition ships, Silver Explorer, which has been with Silversea […]
Sapphire set to debut in China
Princess Cruises is set to enter the domestic Chinese market from May next year, the company announced this week. Shanghai will be the homeport for the 2,670-passenger Sapphire Princess over four months, where it is expected she will carry over 70,000 passengers. Sapphire Princess will operate four different itineraries ranging in length from three to […]
P&Os World Cruise visits New Zealand
P&O has announced two world cruises in 2015 with a maiden visit to New Zealand’s Akaroa in the South Island. And there is a special bonus deal for early-bird bookings where you can earn up to $1,000 in onboard credits if you book before December 31 2013. The two world cruises will be round-trip from […]
