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Princess circus

PRINCESS Cruises’ new Sun Princess will feature three circus-style shows exclusively created by Cirque Eloize, staged in the vessel’s new Dome arena (CW 07 Feb).

Murray’s shining new Star

CONSTRUCTION has begun on Murray River Paddlesteamers’ (MRPS) new vessel, and the country’s first five-star river ship, Australian Star, which will offer year-round, all-inclusive, overnight cruises on the Murray River.

Porthole 12 May 23

SOLO travellers overwhelmingly prefer a cruise holiday compared to a land-based escape, according to a new survey by UK-based online cruise specialist cruise.co.uk.

On location aboardVista 12 May 23

Cruise Calendar 12 May 23

CURRENT ports of call in Australia and New Zealand.

Sommer: people, product, partnerships

INCOMING Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) Chief Executive Officer Harry Sommer has pledged to continue the company’s “100% commitment to the trade” across the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.

HAL is On Deck for a Cause

HOLLAND America Line’s ‘On Deck for a Cause’ event during its Alaska cruise season will see proceeds go to the state’s parks and public lands.

Come to Valhalla

VIKING has revealed how travel advisors can win their place on an exclusive famil for two to France, where they will be able to experience the cruise line’s new Seine-class river cruise ships in Europe.

Located on Deck 14 with 270-degree views of the sea, Baristas is the place to go for complimentary barista-made coffees. The new bakery section offers freshly baked French and Italian pastries, and small bites are also available – cookies, sandwiches and other light options to go with your espresso or latte.

IN the evening there is an aperitivo and cocktail menu.

FBI camera probe

AMERICAN authorities are investigating claims that an onboard “video voyeur” hid a wi-fi camera in a public bathroom aboard a cruise ship and allegedly recorded more than 150 passengers.