Author: MaritimeMatters

by Rob Lightbody 2016 was a year of change for many of us, and that extends to the Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) which has been languishing in Dubai since

SS NORISLE: Lake Huron’s Lady In Waiting By Tom Rinaldi / June 6, 2016 A Canadian nonprofit has developed an ambitious plan to reactivate the historic Great Lakes steamer

by Chris Frame All images are © Chris Frame 2015 (except where noted) With the maiden voyage of PACIFIC EDEN (ex STATENDAM) now complete, the ship is settling into

by Chris Frame November 25, 2015 will long be remembered as an historic day in the iconic harbour city of Sydney, Australia. On this day, the five ships

ASTOR: Australia’s latest cruise ship. By: Chris Frame. For decades, the FAIRSTAR dominated cruising in Australia. Casual and fun, the former Sitmar (and later P&O-Holidays) ship was the mainstay