Sally Macmillan

2 days ago | karryon.com.au | Sally Macmillan

Like global luxury hoteliers Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, Orient-Express, and Aman, the Hilton group is investing millions in the cruise market. But whereas the other brands are going to sea with state-of-the-art superyachts, Hilton is building an ultra-luxe river ship – the Waldorf Astoria Nile River Experience. The five-deck ship, which is due to welcome guests in 2026, will have 29 elegantly appointed suites, a fitness centre and spa, and Waldorf Astoria’s signature Peacock Alley brasserie.

1 week ago | karryon.com.au | Sally Macmillan

“Under our new brand and ownership, there’s a fresh energy and a clear vision,” Wilson says about HX going its own way earlier this year. “HX has embarked on an exciting new phase in its 130-year history, and we are pleased to share that journey with CLIA and its 6,000-strong travel agent membership in Australia and New Zealand.

1 week ago | karryon.com.au | Sally Macmillan

The CLIA State of the Cruise Industry Report shows more than 70 per cent of cruise ships sailing in the global fleet are small- and mid-size ships, and that’s forecast to stay the same through 2036. Travel advisors are seeing the highest growth in cruise bookings from the premium, luxury and expedition segments, and by 2028, 1.5 million travellers are forecast to choose a luxury cruise experience.

2 weeks ago | karryon.com.au | Sally Macmillan

Luxury cruisers have more choices than ever before in terms of beautiful ships, destinations and experiential travel, but when your clients desire the ultimate in suite life, nothing but the best will do. Here are six exceptional suites that will not disappoint even the most discerning cruiser. Regent calls Seven Seas Grandeur’s opulent Regent Suite “the most exclusive address at sea”.

3 weeks ago | karryon.com.au | Sally Macmillan

The multi-billion-dollar Walt Disney Company added cruising to its Disney Experiences portfolio in 1998, but it was only in 2023 that Disney Cruise Line sent a ship to Australia. Disney Magic at Sea sailings return to Australasia in October 2025 and Disney Destinations International Director for Travel & Business Development APAC (ANZ & India) Andrea Robinson played a major part in implementing Disney Wonder’s inaugural season in local waters.