Viking Venus Review
January 8, 2025
On a recent trip from Bali to Darwin, one of our Tour + Cruise Specialists, Sarah, got to experience the Viking Venus for 5 days. This award-winning all-verandah small ship allows just 930 guests making it perfect for adventures off the beaten track. It’s important to note that this was only a segment of the […]
Travelling as a family of 4, we were booked into an Ocean Residence with Explora Journeys, so that we had additional space in the living room for our kids [8 and 11]. All 22 Ocean Residences come with a range of benefits, including your very own outdoor whirlpool and butler servicing from your Residence Host. […]
Introduction to Scenic Eclipse II We recently had the opportunity to experience the highly anticipated Scenic Eclipse II for a ship inspection. This ultimate 6-star ultra-luxury cruise is packed with amenities, experiences and has a capacity for 228 guests with a one to one guest and staff ratio. We were very excited to spend 24 […]
Not long ago, the Celebrity Edge ship popped into Adelaide’s outer harbour during a 9 night ‘Australian Wine Itinerary’ cruise which gave us the opportunity to venture onboard and explore what this vessel had to offer. Our ship inspection was at 10 am, and despite the unknown Autumn weather, the day turned out to be […]
We recently had the opportunity to jump on the Azamara Journey for a ship inspection, while it was docked in Adelaide on its recent voyage. Built in early 2000 and refurbished again in 2016, Azamara Journey has a capacity for 694 passengers, plus 390 crew. The ship sits in the mid-sized ship category, one that […]
We recently had the opportunity to conduct a ship inspection of the Viking Orion during the ship’s New Zealand cruise. Setting sail from Sydney the night before, the Viking Orion cruised down the east coast overnight and ported in Melbourne. Arriving at our ship inspection at 1:15pm we were greeted with surprisingly warm weather from […]
We recently had the opportunity to experience life onboard Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady for their Mermaiden Tour. With just two days after its grand entrance into Sydney Harbour, accompanied by a warm welcome from none other than Richard Branson himself, we embarked on a swift two-night ‘debut’ cruise from Sydney to Melbourne where the ship […]
We recently had the opportunity to attend a ship inspection in North Haven, Adelaide, to view the Oceania Regatta ship on its 77 day Grand Pacific Expedition from Los Angeles to Sydney. The ship, originally constructed in 1999 and refurbished in 2019, strives to offer a casual but elegant ambiance with its renewed suites, staterooms […]
Not only were there great dining options (read our dining review here) and bar and lounges (read our review here), but there were also a number of added amenities onboard that took our Scenic Eclipse experience to the next level. These ranged for a fully equipped spa, infrared sauna, plunge pools, a gym, yoga studio […]
The Scenic Eclipse dubbed the “World’s First Discovery Yacht,” offers an excellent expedition experience that takes luxury cruising to a new level. From the moment you step aboard, it’s clear that this isn’t just any cruise ship. With its state-of-the-art amenities and a dedicated Discovery Team, Scenic Eclipse promises an experience that is both thrilling […]
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