01 October 2009 ~ 0 Comments

More Celebrity Chefs

Cunard has partnered with Todd English who owns the popular Olive restaurants across the USA, so now passengers will find the Todd English restaurants on board both the Queen Victoria and Queen Mary 2. 
While celebrity chefs may be preparing some delicious meals on board these cruise ships, passengers should expect to pay a bit extra [...]

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17 September 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Cruise Lines offer “EXTRA” incentives

The cruise industry appears to be following in the steps of several airlines by providing passengers with ‘EXTRAS”. These additional extras are only for those with high-end cabins.
On board Cunard’s Queen Victoria and Queen Mary 2, passengers can book exclusive staterooms that enable them to dine in the exclusive Queens Grill. There is private elevator [...]

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13 August 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Cruisers say, what recession?

P&O Cruises worldwide have reported record sales for long voyages over the next two years. Sister line Cunard says that sales for its 2011 world cruise program, are up a recession-defying 150% compared to last year.
This is wonderful news considering experts tell us we are in the grip of a global recession. Perhaps, like me, [...]

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31 July 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Cruising with Cruisers 2

Max Osborne from Turramurra, NSW, has sailed on five cruises over the last ten years. Max named Pacific Princess his favourite ship, as he prefers smaller, more intimate vessels rather than the 3,000+ passenger ships. He also prefers the ease of cruising Sydney to Sydney instead of a long flight to join a cruise. Max [...]

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29 July 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Cruising with Cruisers 1

In my role as News Editor for Cruise Passenger magazine, I visit most of the cruise ships, trade shows and cruise events. At these events I meet many passionate cruisers, so I have compiled a series of interviews with these cruisers to share with you.We listen to your comments and endeavour to shape our magazine [...]

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