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On the local front, the great news is that
luxury small ship company, “Coral Expeditions”
has been operating very successful programme of their “Explore
the
One of the Coral Expeditions 5 Star Super Yacht’s is the Coral Discoverer
There
is a feature on “Coral Expeditions” just below
For full Information and Details enter Here
Now Meet their Newest Ship in the Fleet
The new Coral Geographer was christened
at a dockside ceremony attended by guests who were departing
on her Maiden Voyage. In deference to Covid-19 concerns, there
was no public ceremony. However, Coral Expeditions’
longest-serving employee, Purchasing Manager Gary Wun-Hym had the
honour of christening the new vessel with a bottle of champagne.
The Coral Geographer is the newer
sister of the Coral Adventurer that entered service
in 2019, although the new vessel has a number of improvements,
such as having 6 “Bridge Deck Suites”, compared to
Adventurer’s 2 Suites. Further information and photographs
will come online soon.
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“P&O Cruises Australia” is back
cruising again, and that is great news for all those who love
cruising, but sadly NOT so for me! In recent years, living in
Sadly my good friend the previous President of Carnival Australia ‘Sture Myrmell’ has left our shores and I wish him well over in the UK, I do not know that ‘Marguerite Fitzgerald’ has taken over, but the reasoning of obtaining these ships was certainly not her fault of course, as it is all determined by the American’s, event hough P&O pretends it is British as they have Carnival offices here in Australia and the UK, but in truth they have no actual power, for everything is based in the US, for it is all owned by ‘Micky and Madeleine Arison’s “Carnival Corporation & plc” which has its headquarters in the city of Doral, Florida, USA.
You may ask, how come you know so much, well one does not have to be a genius, however I have been in the Passenger shipping industry since 1960, and have managed a major passenger shipping company, as well have owned and operated a cruise ship, thus you would think I would have some idea. If P&O would only obtain better ships, like those from ‘Holland America Line’ which are far superior that any Princess built ship, better quality, superior cabins and much safer ships as well!
So we have the ‘Pacific Explorer’, who I did the very first around the globe world cruise on that dump of a ship, when she was the ‘not another break down’ - ‘Dawn Princess’. It was our worst cruise ever. I must say though we have had some very good cruise on Princess ships, but we would never set foot on her again, and now she is an P&O ship. Just beware, her inside cabins are very, and I do mean very small shoe boxes. If four book in them believe me that would be unwise, a small caravan would be huge compared to this tiny room and a bathroom that is so small, well you will not believe it if I told you the truth. It all looks great, and the lounge have been given a wonderful makeover, and the waterworks are great. All that is useless for me and for many other, but I suppose who P&O is aiming for now and certainly not a market who demands something just a little better than the very basic. Glitz and glamour lounges is not what makes a cruise, for a good cruise is far more that that.
Reuben Goossens.
Commenced in the Passenger Shipping & Cruise Industry in 1960.
The
cruise-australia INDEX above has a great deal of content;
However,
there is another Index Bar and a link at the bottom of the page,
thus
why not keep on reading as there is so much on offer
In conclusion; countless millions around the world know me well as a Maritime Historian, and a cruise reviewer and writer and this has resulted in having had now well over 562.8 million visitors to these sites to date. I am sure that you will have noted that you will never find any advertising on any of my pages, or asking for donations, for all information and maritime history is provided online for you to enjoy for free, as it is financed 100% by the author! In addition I always pay for all my cruises and I promote cruise companies not because they ask me, it is a service to my loyal readers. But if you love the days of the wonderful classic liner go and visit http://ssmaritime.com.
Please Note: below are a number of interesting cruise companies, operating from small luxury cruise ships to slightly larger ones, and each are highly recommended! Some of these ships operate from our shores. I am delighted to feature these more intimate ships at this time, as you will discover below.
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Over countless years I have written features and reviews on countless worthy Cruise Ships and their respective companies in order to better inform cruise and ship enthusiasts … 1; for their pleasure, 2; but more so to ensure that you, my wonderful readers will make the best-informed choice possible on what kind of ship, or which ship will be just right for you.
Below I am featuring some wonderful small-ship
operators that offer as you will soon see some real magic, and by
that I really mean luxury plus cruising. The reviews I have
received regarding these lines are simply outstanding to say the
least. In addition several of these are a highly awarded small
ship luxury Cruise Line operating Expedition Yachts and they are
an all Australian company, “Coral Expeditions”
and their fine fleet of ships sail locally as well as
internationally! As well as the now world famous Australian owned
tour and cruise company, and this is the renowned “Scenic
Luxury Cruises and
When we start travelling overseas again, Why
not do something very different when in
Next is another fine luxury small vessel from “Aqua Expeditions” the 5 Star luxurious “Aqua Blu”.
Then there is a new addition of a super luxury Expedition Yacht the M.Y. Kudanil Explorer which has just eight balcony Staterooms for 16 pampered guests, who will be well cared for by her highly qualified 21 Indonesian and European crew.
Kudanil Explorer has 1,000 square meters of space exclusively for her guests to use, thus there’s ample room to spread out. You can lounge on the sun-beds on the large aft deck, relax in the Main Lounge and the cosy Library Lounge, or soak in the Jacuzzi on the Top Deck of the ship. Whilst just forward of the huge outdoor lounge, bar and dinning area is the delightful intimate Sky Lounge.
Next is one of my personal favourites, and
these small vessels are greatly loved and come HIGHLY
RECCOMENDED, they are from the remarkable Scottish “The
Majestic Line” which has a fine fleet of four small
cruise vessels, which you will absolutely fall in love with, as
they offer a unique style of intimate cruising around the
beautiful Scottish Isles, and believe me the service and food on
their four
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This is
The Coral Expeditions has grown from having
just one small rather basic vessel to operating a fine fleet of
glamorous small expedition ships that sail around
The
new 5,599-tonne Coral Adventurer, which has been followed by her
sister
the Coral Geographer that was christened in
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Coral Expeditions
Launched in April 2019 and purpose-built to take guests closer to unspoilt vistas in comfort, style and safety, the luxurious Coral Adventurer accommodates 120 guests in 60 spacious staterooms and she has a cruising speed of 13.5 knots. She is a culmination of years of design and three decades of passion for expedition cruising, the Coral Adventurer has over 1000 sqm of open deck space including a wrap-around promenade deck with panoramic views. There are multiple indoor and outdoor bars, including the Explorer bar up on sundeck, she has a well-equipped gym, and a passenger elevator, all of which creates an environment designed for guest comfort. Coral Adventurer has captured the unique requirements for both guests, and the ships crew.
But above all it will be the countless
incredible destinations she will visit that will make the cruise,
combined with a ship that has the highest quality equipment and
technology that will make her perfect ship to sail the Indonesian
archipelago,
Then there is also the state-of-the-art 1,838-ton, MV Coral Discoverer (built in 2005, but completely refurbished in 2016), being an intimate, Australian cruise ship and she has become a much sought after small cruise ship operating at a cruising speed of 14 knots.
The
luxurious MV Coral Discoverer
In Addition there is also the Coral Expedition
II, which mostly operates 3 and 4 night
Explore
the Magic of the Coral Expeditions a fleet of Intimate
Expedition Ships
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M.S. Caledonian Sky offers the perfect balance and this is because for a small ship she is remarkably spacious and offers all the comforts and luxuries of a larger cruise ship, yet she has the advantage of being intimate and offers all the delights of a small luxury expedition ship.
The delightful Sun Deck with wicker chairs and tables, and comfortable sun lounges
This delightful vessel is without a doubt a much loved boutique expedition ship hosting just 99 very papered guests, who are cared for and served by 75 highly experienced and a very friendly crew. In addition she offers an inclusive cruise with zodiac excursions included, and complimentary beverages, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks that are served at your discretion all day, including regional beer and wine.
Located
topside is the delightful Panorama Lounge and Bar
This is a small part of her spacious Main Lounge and Bar
The ships Staterooms are very spacious and all
feature beds that are configurable as twin beds or a single queen
sized bed, there is a cosy sitting area, a marble en-suite
bathroom, and each room is outside, with sliding glass doors to a
balcony, or large windows, whilst the least expensive stateroom,
Category 1 has thee large portholes.
Category 1 staterooms are 244 square feet in size, and all rooms are very spacious
Cuisine onboard the “Caledonian Sky” is simply outstanding and Dining Room service has been hailed by her past passengers as “Simply outstanding and we gave it 5 Stars”. These passengers also rated their cruise experience and the ship being rated; “4.5 Stars to a full 5 Stars”.
One of her most popular cruises is the
spectacular
The M.S. Caledonian Sky feature online has many
photographs of the ship’s in and exteriors, as well as a
full Deck Plan, and it can be reached via the link below!
Enter
the Caledonian Sky feature
And her two sister-ships
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This impressive 110 m long new super luxury yacht owned by “Emerald Yacht Cruises” (part of the Australian “Scenic Group”) is spectacular in so many ways and she will exceed your ocean cruising expectations. Having just 50 magnificent Suites and Staterooms she accommodates a mere 100 guests, thus she offers so much of space throughout her fine facilities aboard this glamorous yacht. There are many spaces to discover a secluded spot to read a book, and enjoy magnificent views of the unspoilt landscapes, or sit and meet your fellow guests at one of the fine meeting spots on board. She also has two elevators (lifts) and they serve all decks onboard, unlike on most other ships that always miss out on their top viewing deck, etc.
Be assured you can expect fresh, locally sourced fine meals, all carefully crafted by expert chefs, with complimentary sommelier-paired wine, beer or soft drinks with your lunch and dinner. Once you’ve enjoyed your evening meal, you can head outside aft of the restaurant to appreciate the ocean breeze on the spacious al fresco Terrace, before a nightcap in the luxurious Horizon Bar & Lounge.
A corner of the spacious Horizon Lounge and Bar
The two page feature online, with many
photographs and a full Deck Plan can be reached via the link
below!
Enter
the Emerald-Azzurra feature
Also
visit my feature on the Ultra super Luxury Expedition Yacht the
Scenic Eclipse
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“European Waterways” has specialised
in operating luxury Barge cruise vacations on many of the most
beautiful waterways in
Every one of their barges feature many excellent features, comfortable Lounges, which are called “Saloons” and elegant Dining areas, which are available both inside as well as and exterior dining area. Each barge has a comfortable sundeck to laze on and enjoy the spectacular sceanerary, and most barges also have a wonderful Spa Pool to relax in. Cabins and Suites are available in either in a twin or double bed configuration, and all have a private bathroom with a shower. All barges have ample bikes on board for you to go exploring should you so desire at the fascinating places you will visit, but included in your fare are also regular excursions, and of course all gourmet meals will be served, and are created by the barge’s Chef, also available whenever you wish is coffee, tea and there are fine wines served and an open bar awaits you! Your barge cruise is all inclusive, including transfers from the airport to the barge.
This is the “Spirit of Scotland
The Spirit of Scotland cruises the
The
“Spirit of Scotland’s” delightful Saloon
And
here is the “Spirit of Scotland’s” fully stocked
Bar
The “La Belle Epoque” is one of the more traditional barges and she is a delight!
The La Belle Epoque is the perfect barge to
take you on a gentle voyage of discovery through a region studded
with traditions and history that goes back centuries.
As she meanders along the
The
“La Belle Epoque” cosy Saloon
The
Dining area on the barge Renaissance
The
deck space with spa on the Renaissance
A
typical cabin
A
bathroom in one of the barges
Obviously as there many more barges to explore
and it is best to go online for so much more!
For
much more visit my page on the wonderful …
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The
ultra luxury Expedition Yacht the M.Y. Kudanil Explorer
She was given an extensive three-year refit to become a luxury Motor Yacht, and the M.Y. Kudanil Explorer was re-launched in 2018, to become a superb 50 metre long luxury motor yacht. She has been owned by the same family for some 20 years and even her Captain has been with Kudanil Explorer for some 20 years. His genuine love and excitement of the jump from commercial offshore work-ship to the hospitality side is impossible to overlook. Once you board you will discover that he is always on deck to welcome guests back onboard, or from a dive or hike.
During her refit, to ensure the service matched
a boutique, five-star luxury motor yacht, when this strong and
stable ship was rebuilt from her original guise, her owners
enlisted the expert help of an accomplished hotelier to design an
complete her interiors. They brought in a professional consultant
with experience from properties like “Four Seasons” and
other five star hotels to spend three months on board training a
fine Indonesian service crew. The result is obvious, for guests
on Kudanil Explorer receive service and a staff mindset that are
on par with the world’s top hotels and luxury cruise ships!
The
Main Saloon, is a Lounge, Bar and the indoor Dinning Room
Enter
- M.Y. Kudanil Explorer
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The Highly awarded “Aqua Expeditions” River Ships in Asia and the Amazon and their M/Y Aqua Blu being their 5 Star Luxury Oceangoing Exploration Yacht, which explores new coastal destinations of East Indonesia, including the UNESCO World Heritage site of “Komodo National Park” commenced her maiden voyage on November 16, 2019.
The Company has received a great deal of
International Acclaim, including the Gold Award in the
Architecture/New Build category in the 2015 “Asia Hotel
Design Awards” for the Aqua Mekong. Many VIP guests to have
cruised on one or two of the Aqua vessel’s, including
leading travel journalists, and have received awards from
“Travel + Leisure”, “Virutuaose”,
“Financial Times”, “Conde Nast Traveller”,
A Guest who sailed on the Aqua Blu wrote a
review, and in part he said: “All I can say is this, to sail
on an Aqua Blu voyage; you can believe me you will experience a
cruise adventure of the
M/Y
Aqua Blu seen from the air
Inside her five-decks you will discover that the world famous designer Mr. Cor D. Rover has tastefully paired her amazing history with the modern, and therefore you will find a glamorous brass-and-ivory interior theme with spacious and inviting Lounges, Bars and Dining rooms, as well as outdoor social spaces, including a spacious sun deck.
Here
we see the Salon and combined Dinning Room on Main Deck
She offers safety and comfort, because Aqua Blu’s
is the perfect ship to navigate
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MV
Their first two vessels were originally built
as Irish wooden Herring Trawlers but they were converted in
The
spacious Dinning Room, Lounge, library & Bar on the
The
latest ship of the fleet the MV Glen Shiel
The
Lounge on the
These vessels looked much the same externally, but on the internally on Main Deck, rather than having the one large main public venue, these new ships had two, with a spacious Lounge, Bar, Library, a flat screen TV located forward with the Dining Room with a smaller Lounge area being located aft. You will find a comprehensive Multi Page Feature online detailing this worthwhile cruise experience with a difference, complete with photographs, reviews and deck plans via the link below.
World famous TV star and vocalist Miss June McDonald cruised on the Glen Tarsan and she loved her experience so much, that she stated, “I will be going again, but next time on the 10 day cruise, for it is the experience of a lifetime, and I just loved it!”
These cruises are of a very high standard and fares for a 3 night cruise are from AU$ 1,976.00, and a 6 night cruise from AU$ 3,838.50, there are also 10 day cruises. The service and cuisine on board a Majestic ship is of the highest standard possible, and this company is highly recommended by the Author, and no I have never been in contact with the company.
“The
Majestic Line” fabulous four mini-cruise-ships that will
capture you and delight you!
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