For New Zealand travellers looking forward to seeing the world again, the 2022 Princess Cruises 107 night World Cruise from Auckland (return) will be an iconic voyage. VIEW PRINCESS CRUISES WORLD CRUISES FROM AUCKLAND As cruise lines cancel 2020 sailings…
When Seabourn’s luxury cruise ship Encore was in Auckland as part of her season in the South Pacific, Seabourn’s New Zealand based representatives invited Fine Travel onboard for a tour. What Makes Seabourn Different Having attended cruise line presentations,…
With the Viking Sun in Auckland as part of her attempt to set a Guinness Record for the longest World Cruise itinerary, some of the Fine Travel team joined Viking’s New Zealand Commercial Manager for an inspection. VIEW VIKING OCEAN…
The cruise lines offering Expedition Cruises have taken clear steps to be more inclusive. Voyages are educational experiences with cruise lines offering cruise holiday itineraries and voyages on a spectrum of “soft expedition” through to “true expedition”. How Intrepid Are…
“This may be a stupid question, but there don’t seem to be any TVs in the cabins?”. Our guide (the assistant Purser and a fellow Kiwi called Willow) gives us an insight into a guest’s time onboard the Coral Discoverer…
For holidaymakers looking for a special offer on a cruise holiday, it can feel like you’re spoilt for choice. It’s difficult to read the newspaper or walk past a travel agency without seeing a cruise discount, deal or special offer. …
As a seasonal destination, knowing the right time of year to go on a cruise to Antarctica is important. There are two other important questions: When to book your Antarctica Cruise and when to book the flights to join your…
“It’s yachting, not cruising” the SeaDream Yacht Club proudly states – and on closer investigation, their meaning is clear. At a time when cruise holidays are dominated by “mega ships” make headlines and seemingly squeeze an impressive number of passengers…
When planning a cruise holiday, once you’ve settled on an itinerary and a cruise line, choosing the right stateroom is an important decision – once you are onboard you are generally committed. To assist with this process for the popular…
Have you been dreaming of a Mediterranean cruise holiday? From home to sparkling turquoise water, magnificent stretches of coastline, and vibrant cities full of incredible art, culture, and history, the Mediterranean is one of the world’s most popular cruise holiday…