Ponant’s Covid-19 Vaccination Policy for Cruises
20 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Ponant’s first voyages in New Zealand waters were back in 2014. Although we are still waiting for ports to be officially opened to cruise ships, after many successful seasons of soft expedition style cruises, Ponant is planning for a return to New Zealand and Australian waters with new Covid-19 prot...
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2021 New Years Eve Cruise – Doubtful Sounds and Queenstown
20 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
With limited cruise holiday options available, opportunities like to join local cruises have been in high demand. To mark the end of 2021 we have two New Year’s Eve holiday packages that include cruises of the Doubtful Sounds aboard the Milford Wanderer. New Year’s Eve on Doubtful Sound Enjoy New Ye...
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises to Return to the Sea in 2021
20 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Regent Seven Seas Cruises‘ approach to service, decor, cuisine, ship design, onboard facilities and all inclusive fares struck the right balance for many Fine Travel’s luxury cruise clients. The announcement that they are returning to the seas from September will be of interest to New Zealand travel...
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How to Choose a Cruise Holiday that Suits Your Style of Travel
20 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Whether it’s your first time at sea, or you’re a seasoned cruiser, there are so many advantages to exploring the world by sea that will have you coming back again and again. With such variety, it’s important to choose the style of cruise that suits your travel personality. Are you looking for relaxa...
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How to Choose Your Stateroom on a Viking Ocean Cruise
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
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 Viking Ocean Cruises, we summarise the highlights and inclusion...
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Oceania Cruises 2024-2025 Tropics and Exotics Collection Now Open
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
VIEW OCEANIA CRUISES VOYAGES Oceania Cruises 2024-2025 Tropics and Exotics Collection is a trove of possibilities for reconnecting with your spirit of adventure on your next cruise holiday. From its inception, Oceania Cruises has built its reputation on serving The Finest Cuisine at Sea®, and every ...
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Windstar Cruises, Tiara and Ball Frock…Not Required
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Life as it should be … As a seasoned traveller to Tahiti, I wasn’t sure if I would find too many surprises when I decided to treat my significant other to a trip on Windstar’s ‘Wind Spirit’. VIEW WINDSTAR VOYAGES Not being too much of a “flop-&-dropper” I confess I did wonder if perhaps I would ...
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Swan Hellenic Cruises
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Swan Hellenic has set the benchmark in ‘small ship’ discovery cruising. Founded back in 1954 by the Swan family when tough currency restrictions were in place in the UK the objective was to offer fully inclusive cruises to the Mediterranean and to have them accompanied by eminent guest speakers to t...
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Holland America Announces 2022 Australia Circumnavigation Cruise
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
For New Zealand travellers looking ahead to the end of 2022 for a return of international cruise lines, Holland America Line’s November 2022 Circumnavigation of Australia (Sydney to Sydney) ticks a lot of boxes. VIEW HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISE ITINERARIES The Appeal of this Holland America Cruise As we ...
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Compagnie du Ponant unveils new name: PONANT
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Compagnie du Ponant is now PONANT and maintains its identity through this shorter and impacting name. PONANT: the first ship of the Company, majestic three-masted sailboat behind the brand. Clients who were used to the quality of the Ponant cruises will continue to be impressed. The logo has been pr...
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