Peter Lynch

Australia

Editor-in-Chief at Cruise Passenger Magazine

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Articles

Asian cruise destinations get together to grow ship visits and tourism — Cruise & Travel Asia

1 week ago | cruiseandtravelasia.com | Peter Lynch

Hong Kong, the Philippines, Korea and Xiamen met at Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 to discuss managing the growth of cruise tourism in the region. The destinations are implementing favourable visa policies to make cruising the region more convenient. They also spotlighted their attractive cruise infrastructure and opportunity for cultural onshore excursions. Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 looked very different for Australia and Asia.
Paspaley Family Launches Paspaley Pearl

1 week ago | cruisepassenger.com.au | Peter Lynch

Paspaley Pearl, the superyacht bought by the famous pearling family, is launching as a luxury expedition ship. She will sail the Kimberley and later venture into Asia. Industry legend Sarina Bratton is in partnership with Paspalay in the venture. Paspaley, Australia’s biggest producer of fine pearls, is set to relaunch its bid to create a luxury cruise product using its yacht, Passpaley Pearl.
Ponant Gives The Paul Gauguin, Queen Of Polynesia, A New Lease Of Luxury Life

1 week ago | cruisepassenger.com.au | Peter Lynch

The MS Paul Gauguin has had a refit – and there is more to comeWith Tahiti suddenly on everyone’s bucket list, owners Ponant Explorations pushing the brand that is synonymous with French Polynesia. Cruise Passenger had a special tour of the vessel before her first departure – and she is more impressive than ever. Some ships are a brand in themselves. Paul Gauguin, the 28-year-old Queen of French Polynesia, is one of those vessels.
The Future Of Luxury Cruising Is Yachts

2 weeks ago | cruisepassenger.com.au | Peter Lynch

Emerald Cruises has just announced a doubling of its yacht fleetBehind the plan is an attempt to redraw the cruising map of EuropeThe yachts will go to new ports and steer away from big ship towns and cities Emerald Cruises has laid out its plans for a major shift to small ship luxury, more than doubling its fleet of superyachts and announcing voyages to the warm waters of the Caribbean.
Emerald Cruises Get Six Superyachts

2 weeks ago | cruisepassenger.com.au | Peter Lynch

Emerald Cruises will have six super yachts by 2027. Emerald Kaia and Emerald Astra are already set to launch in April 2026. Now the company, part of the Scenic Group, is launching two more in the next two years. Emerald will also launch a new European river ship, its first on the Seine. Emerald Cruises will see a big expansion in the next two years and is set to own one of the largest superyacht fleets in Europe.
Australia's Cruise Industry Is In Decline

2 weeks ago | cruisepassenger.com.au | Peter Lynch

Australia’s cruise industry is in decline despite soaring demand. A huge delegation from Australia and New Zealand will descend on Miami next week asking for more ships. But a new Cruise Passenger survey shows the calls are likely to fall on deaf ears. Cruisers unite! If billionnaire Clive Palmer can create a party called the Trumpet of Patriots, surely we can muster a crew to put cruise on the hustings in Australia’s federal election. After all, 1.2 million of us are cruisers.
APT's New Ships Feature Six Food Venues- Cruise Passenger

2 weeks ago | cruisepassenger.com.au | Peter Lynch

APT is readying its revolutionary new ships for launch in Europe later this month. One of the most important elements of any luxury river ship is the food. Melbourne designer Monique Lane’s job is six unique food spaces. She tells us how she went about it. Monique Lane has worked on some of the most hip and iconic bars and restaurants around Sydney and Melbourne: think Bar Lettera, Citadines, North Sydney; Calypso Club, Crystalbrook Riley; and the Hotel Morris, Sydney.
Star Voyager Targets Australian Cruiser

3 weeks ago | cruisepassenger.com.au | Peter Lynch

StarCruises bought Pacific Explorer off Carnival Australia to sail in Asia. She has already completed her first cruise. Now her owners are targeting Australians to come back and see how Explorer looks now. As Star Voyager completes her first cruise from her new homeport in Singapore, StarCruises president Michael Goh says the ship’s Southeast Asian itineraries and luxurious Palace suites are set to appeal to the Australian market, many of whom have fond memories of her days as Pacific Explorer.
Carnival Encounter Launched In Brisbane

3 weeks ago | cruisepassenger.com.au | Peter Lynch

Carnival Cruise Line has launched its new ship in Brisbane with the promise it is the only global cruise line offering Queenslanders the opportunity to cruise from home all year round. Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy, who yesterday launched Carnival Adventure, told a Brisbane audience aboard Carnival Encounter: “Carnival Cruise Line is proud to strengthen our commitment to the hundreds of thousands of Queenslanders who love to cruise.
Why I Closed P&O Sep% Cruise Passenger

4 weeks ago | cruisepassenger.com.au | Peter Lynch

The president of Carnival Cruise Line is in Australia to show off her two new fun ships. She told Cruise Passenger keeping the ships here is a major cost. She had no choice but to close P&O Australia. Christine Duffy has just had lunch at Luke Mangan’s Bar and Grill – “It’s my favourite” – on board the newly refurbished 29th Carnival Fun Ship, sailing to Sydney.