THE number of inquiries and bookings for cruises aboard MSC Cruises’ international fleet continue to grow at a “healthy” rate as the family-owned cruise line prepares to launch its 12th vessel – the luxurious MSC Divina - in France in late May this year.

The International Cruise Council Australasia has announced the finalists for its prestigious 2011 Cruise Industry Awards.

Learn from the experts. Award winning wildlife photographer, author and filmmaker, Sue Flood, joins international photographer Nick Rains as a guest presenter onboard Orion II during a 9 night Vietnam Explorer photographic voyage.

Princess Cruises is looking for 1000 passenger-submitted cruise holiday photos to showcase permanently onboard its new Royal Princess when the ship launches in autumn 2013.

Valentine's day is coming up soon so don't miss your chance to give your loved one the most amazing romantic getaway - choose from sailing the yacht yourself on a bareboat charter or go for the ultimate in luxury aboard a Crewed Yacht Charter or a Power Cat.

What better place to take a Le Boat Holiday than a city built atop the water, with hundreds of intricate waterways building the foundation of its culture - Venice! Venice the city of love – surprise that someone special this Valentine’s Day.

Savings of $1000 per Couple with 2013 Preview Brochure

Travel agents can experience one of the world’s most famous voyages - a transatlantic crossing - while boosting their cruising knowledge at this year’s International Cruise Council Australasia’s Masters Conference.

RCL’s Cruising for Excellence program offers chance to be an “Admiral” and win generous cruise prizes

Sydney’s biggest cruise month starts today, according to Carnival Australia, as the city welcomes a record number of ships this month to celebrate this year’s Festival of Cruising.

Although passengers were offered a compensation package of up to 11,000 Euros, six passengers on board the Costa Concordia the day it hit rocks off the coast of Tuscany have filed a US$460 million lawsuit against Costa Cruises.

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Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection is proud to announce 10 of its luxury boutique river cruise ships have been listed in Condé Nast Traveler‘s Readers’ Choice Survey for the top 40 “Best River Cruise Ships” in the world, with the River Queen and River Beatrice landing the top two spots.

One week cruising through the south of France and another week living it up in romantic

Passengers of Star Cruises have many reasons to celebrate the return of SuperStar Virgo after her recently-finished US $25-million transformation*.

Travel agents can experience one of the world’s most famous voyages - a transatlantic crossing - while boosting their cruising knowledge at this year’s International Cruise Council Australasia’s Masters Conference.

The cruising industry is a “dynamic” asset to the New South Wales economy, according to Carnival chief executive Ann Sherry, with turnover expected to triple in the industry to up to $1.3 billion by 2020.

Passengers who have returned home from their ordeal on board the Costa Concordia almost two weeks ago are expected to receive up to 11,000 Euros per person in compensation, according to Costa Crociere.

SEADREAM Yacht Club has introduced an optional “Raw Food” (also known as “Living Food”) menu aboard its boutique mega motor-cruisers SeaDream I and SeaDream II that it says is the first of its kind at sea.

APT’s 27-page Europe River Cruising 2013 Preview brochure is offering 2013 cruises at 2012 prices

One month to go! Book by 29 February 2012 for FREE return flights to New Zealand

Captain Cook Cruises Fiji is offering massive savings with its cruise 7 nights pay 4 nights deal on all seven night cruises including its Yasawa Islands Cruise, Discovery Heritage Cruise and Discovery Cultural Cruise.

Ultra-luxury cruise line rolls out new corporate and incentive Program - packed with perks

Recovery operations on board the Costa Concordia have been suspended as rough Tuscan seas cause the capsized ship to move four centimetres in up to six hours.