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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5 Tips for Planning Your Cruise Holiday
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Cruise holidays attract people for a variety of reasons: For some it is all about relaxing, for others it’s about exploring new places or creating lasting memories. Whether you’re planning a once-in-a-lifetime holiday or you travel regularly, you want to make sure you’re finding the cruise itinerary...
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Experience Antarctica onboard an Antarctica Cruise
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Are you looking for that one in a lifetime unforgettable voyage through breathtaking landscapes? Antarctica Cruises to the great White Continent will be on your radar. Ever wonder what an iceberg looks like from close up, or what kinds of animals live in the polar ice? Step into another world with u...
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An Onboard Review of a Viking Cruises Ocean Cruise Ship
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
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. Viking Cruises – Identical Ocean Ships Although this review is based on the Viking Su...
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Luxury Cruise Line Ponant Expands Antarctica and Expedition Cruise Fleet
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
When Ponant first offered cruise itineraries from New Zealand, I was interested to learn that it offered Antarctica cruises. My initial impression was that Ponant, a luxury French cruise line, would be a cruise line for the Mediterranean. Learning that it was one of the leading “luxury expedition” c...
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5 Popular Cruise Lines to Consider
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
If you’re considering a cruise holiday, why not opt for one of the best on the seas? Five trending cruise lines have caught our attention thanks to their glowing customer ratings, luxury service, first-rate excursions, diverse destinations, and excellent value for money. Learn More About How to Choo...
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