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On location inHobart 12 Feb 24

Virgin to avoid Middle East

VIRGIN Voyages has changed Resilient Lady’s (pictured) Mar repositioning cruise, becoming the latest line to avoid the Middle East and reroute around Africa.

Avalon adds Bordeaux

AVALON Waterways is setting sail in Bordeaux (pictured) next year with a new cruise and multiple combination sailings.

Bahamas tax shock

PRIVATE Bahamian islands owned by cruise lines are set to be hit with a surprise tax reform from the government.

Crystal deals

CRYSTAL Cruises has announced a special explorer fare for its voyages next year, with the program providing an opportunity for guests to save up to 20% on sailings.

New SeaDream VP

SEADREAM Yacht Club has named Kari Tarnowski as Vice President of Marketing.

Cruiseabout sailing

CRUISEABOUT has “set sail”, with the launch of its website www.cruiseabout.com.au.

Porthole 09 Feb 24

NORWEGIAN Cruise Line is set to be the star of tonight’s episode of Better Homes and Gardens on Channel 7.

RCI last-minute deal 09 Feb 24

ROYAL Caribbean International (RCI) is offering last-minute deals on local sailings aboard Quantum of the Seas.

Tassie cruise strike action avoided

AN in-principle agreement has been reached between TasPorts and the Australian Maritime Officers Union (AMOU), resolving a situation which was threatening to wreak havoc on a range of cruise itineraries.