Extraordinary Growth
The extraordinary growth of the Australian cruise industry has been highlighted in a new report which reveals that the number of Australians taking a cruise holiday surged by a record 34 per cent last year to reach an all-time high of 623,294. According to the report, the number of Australians taking a cruise has almost tripled over the past five years. read more

Pacific Dawn wears Australian flag on Anzac Day

Rhapsody of the Seas
In the largest project of its kind to take place in Singapore, and one of the biggest ever makeovers for an Australian cruise ship with a cost of US$54 million dollars’ worth of spectacular features added in this complete revamp of the entire ship.

P&O Cruises Now Kicks a Goal for AFL Fans
For the entire 2012 season, Friday night AFL matches, as well as the final series and grand final, will be shown on the giant outdoor screens and in other public areas on P&O Cruises’ three ships.

New Singapore Terminal
The new International Cruise Terminal is due to open soon in Singapore. Cruising News subscriber Andrew Mackinnon has just returned from Singapore and sent this latest photo.

Safety depends on knowledge and equipment
Technical training on board MSC Divina already in action...
Safety at sea depends on knowledge and certainty, training, and state-of-the-art equipment, which is why the MSC Cruises’ fleet is designed and operated in compliance with the highest requirements and standards contained in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea.