3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (478+ words) A 119-year-old wood-fired steam engine is about to power a new chapter in Australian cruising, with PS Australian Star preparing to depart Echuca on its maiden overnight voyage on 18 September 2026. The new paddlesteamer has completed its testing and trials ahead…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (762+ words) Damian Borg sat down to talk to Karryon just weeks into his newly created role as GM ANZ to talk about his first few weeks in the job, and why cruise and corporate advisors are top of his to-do list....

5+ day, 15+ min ago   (919+ words) Flight Centre Cherrybrook advisor Sam Stratten had been carrying an engagement ring around Canada for six days when Whistler finally handed him an opening. He was inside a Peak 2 Peak Gondola car with his partner Andrea and their two-year-old son,…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (447+ words) Experienced travel professional Kylie Goodwin has relocated from Mackay to take on a leadership role at Helloworld Travel affiliate member, New Farm Travel, in Brisbane. Goodwin has joined New Farm Travel as team leader, moving south from regional Queensland to…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (400+ words) Travelmarvel will introduce its first-ever, purpose-built ocean ship in April 2029, an ice-class premium small ship designed exclusively for the brand to own its itineraries from end-to-end. Here's what we know so far. The as-yet-unnamed newbuild will be the first seagoing…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (1027+ words) Over 23 years, Cruise Traveller has forged a formidable reputation in luxury expedition and small-ship cruising. Founder and MD Joe O’Sullivan talks exclusively with Karryon about this rapidly growing market and its opportunities for astute advisors. “When my brother Donal, Craig…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (733+ words) Travellers who prefer not to make small talk before their morning workout will soon have another option at sea: a gym all to themselves. Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed its first private in-suite fitness studio, to be housed within…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (447+ words) Princess Cruises has officially launched its 2026-27 Australian summer season with the arrival of Crown Princess in Sydney Harbour, leading a four-ship deployment of 62 departures across 42 unique itineraries. Crown Princess arrived in to Sydney Harbour on 2 September 2026 to kick off the…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (394+ words) Explorations by Norwegian has officially departed Rome, with more than 650 Australians among the guests boarding the cruise ship, Regatta, for a 370-plus day voyage spanning 220 ports, 62 countries and six continents. The inaugural sailing left Rome on 1 September, marking the launch…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (943+ words) Niche is Nice 2026 has officially wrapped after bringing the boutique travel trade roadshow to more than 500 advisors with 50-plus specialist suppliers in attendance across four cities in Australia and New Zealand. The 2026 series concluded in Auckland on 31 August, marking the…...