Australia has confirmed that it would lift its ban on international cruise ships on 17 April. According to Reuters, Australia banned the entry of cruise ships in March 2020, when they were “the source of about 20% of Australia’s early coronavirus infections.” The article also stated that the Australian government
Royal Caribbean has announced its return to Latin America for the 2023-2024 season, marking the end of a nine-year absence. The first season with Rhapsody of the Seas will begin in 2023 – the ship will depart from Colon and Panama City, and Cartagena, Columbia. There will be three new
The first British holidaymakers have touched down on Australian soil on Monday 21 February 2022, as Australia’s border reopened to fully vaccinated travellers. Northern Territory-based tourism operator, TV presenter and the start of his own upcoming Netflix series, Matt Wright, was on hand to welcome two non-stop flights from London
Australia has announced the reopening of its borders to vaccinated tourists and other visa holders, the BBC reported today. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that double-vaccinated travellers are welcomed and that they would need to provide proof of vaccination. The BBC also said that unvaccinated travellers who have a medical
New Zealand has announced the reopening of its borders in stages. The BBC reported on its site that as of 27 February 2022, vaccinated citizens in Australia can go home from 27 February without needing to undergo state mandatory hotel quarantine. Other key highlights include: Jabbed citizens elsewhere will be
For the first time in almost two years, young people can now return to work and play in Australia as the country resumes its Working Holiday visa applications. To encourage applicants, Tourism Australia has launched a new campaign, Work and Play the Aussie Way. The campaign encourages young travellers to start
