Grim View On New Sydney Shipping Terminal

The Australian Department of Navy remain firm on their recent announcement that Garden Island is NOT a practical idea for providing a second international cruise terminal, east side of Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Cruise operators in Australia were perplexed with the announcement, especially when an alternative was given; that 'perhaps anchoring off' the northern banks (Toronga Zoo) is a viable option, meaning world cruise passengers would need to tender to shore - in a city suggested to HAVE IT ALL!

With an ever increase of LARGE ships expected during our 2012-13 summer (Cunard, Royal Caribbean & Celebrity included), one hesitates to wonder how we'll accommodate them!

Rhapsody of The Seas - Leaner Departure

Australian favourite Rhapsody of The Seas recently departed Australia with a nice character-lift; a refurb completed in Singapore during her South Pacific summer stay.

Sleeker than ever, it's been suggested she's surpassed the good looks of larger sister Radiance; her open spaces have been revitalised and inner areas (cabins, lower deck carpets/furnishings etc) are renewed whilst restaurants, cafes have taken on a whole new look.

Bookings are beginning to flow for her new season commencing September this year, itineraries can be viewed here.

Celebrity Announces 2013/14 Solstice Cruises

Celebrity Cruises has already announced a return for Solstice in Australia for a new 2013/14 summer season, before she's even due to arrive later in 2012!

Solid bookings for Solstice's 2012 season have proven 'Aussies like style, Aussies like variation, and they like affordable and new cruising options" - so her return should be as exciting as her arrival!

Join our group for a 3 day cruise temptation departing Sydney 17 January 2014 and see what both Solstice and Celebrity Cruises have to offer the Australian cruise passenger!

Bookings can be made by emailing Cruisescene direct or view details here.

Hurry, this cruise alone is filling quickly!

View ALL our Celebrity Solstice Cruises here.

Escaping a drizzly Aussie Winter

Rain, rain & more rain is predicted, along with a slow - cool winter here in Oz Land! How best can you escape that?

P&O Cruises - Australia. P&O Cruises operate all year round so escaping the COOL shouldn't be too hard considering the great cruise itineraries they have in stall.

See our weekly specials on our Cruise Fares 'cheat sheets' here, and enjoy our special discounts - updated every Thursday! Choose a Special and simply call 1800 678 555 to make your reservation!

No Obligation Cruise Bookings

Did you know: You can make a cruise booking with Cruisescene and we'll hold the space for you, subject to you wanting to go ahead with it? At NO cost to you!

Yes, that's what we'll do. We'll make the reservation for you; we'll let you know when we need confirmation and if you don't want to proceed for any reason, we'll simply cancel your booking.

eWaterways @ Cruisescene

River cruising is taking the cruise world by storm. But until now, it hasn't been in everyone's budget.

Cruisescene & eWaterways presents affordable small ship & river cruise holiday solutions; online at www.cruisescene.com.au. Compare our prices... Small ship cruising is more affordable than you ever imagined!

Carnival Spirit in Oz, hype or no hype?

It's HYPE... Australia is about to brace itself for the inclusion of a new and locally based cruise ship: Carnival Spirit. Her arrival and itineraries all are all hype! And why not?

Recent social media discussions have suggested we need more ships, year-round. Spirit's addition gives us Aussies another for our collection!

Her itineraries are super... even if you have visited some of the ports before. Cruisers are jumping in quickly, just to experience the ship! Be quick for bookings on her arrival, Spirit is already drumming interest and her early voyages are filling quickly!

For enquiries, please call 1800 678 555 or email our specialists here.

Persuaded by online booking cruise specials?

Don't be. To say "It's cheaper to book online", is a fallacy. Before you sign up to any so-called discounted online booking 'Special', be sure you shop around.

Some online booking facilties bind you to a contract of sale. ie. There's no turning back. Be sure to shop around... Most often it's more plausible to speak to a cruise specialist first-hand, because fares change day to day, these reasons can be explained by a professional cruise consultant, which may result in huge savings for the customer.

Australia the lucky cruise country?

Until a couple of years ago, many cruise buffs chose to book international cruises with agencies overseas. My, how 'what goes around, comes around'.

Australia, now with a strong $AUD v's $USD; cruise fares are better valued here at home than ever before with US or UK agencies. Funnily, we're beginning to receive the same enquiries from other countries, similarly to Aussies enquiring overseas for a better deal!

TIP: Book at home. Yes, we CAN match or better any overseas published fare quote; PLUS: we'll find you the best Air Fare package and we'll actually ADVISE & PROFESSIONALLY CONSULT YOU on your entire holiday package. You won't get that from a home-based self-professed US or UK expert.

NOTE: Cross Border Reservations (ie. persons booking a cruise from one country, to an agent overseas) is frowned upon by most liners. Reservations may therefore by rejetced by such cruise lines and in the event a passenger is denied boarding, onus is upon the passenger/s, to accept the liners decision in that their cruise holiday is worthless. Be aware!

We will not be beaten on a cruise quote!

Our cruise fare match/beat policy is better than most. If you have a quote already but want to experience our experience, simply forward us your quote and we'll aim to match or better it. Our deals could surprise you, so may our special inclusions and the extra mile we go to help ensure you have a cruise holiday of a life time.

TALK TO REAL PEOPLE HERE AT CRUISESCENE!

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