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Black Travel](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black-travel?hsLang=en-au) [**Norwegian Cruise Line**](https://www.ncl.com/in/en/) has recognised leading trade partners with its annual retreat in Victoria’s... 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Black Travel](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black-travel?hsLang=en-au) [Princess Cruises](https://www.princess.com/en-int) is extending **Sanctuary Collection** across five Royal-class ships, taking its luxury... 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Black Travel](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black-travel?hsLang=en-au) [Queen Elizabeth](https://www.cunard.com/en-gb/cruise-ships/queen-elizabeth) will return to Australia as part of Cunard Line’s 115-night World Voyage in 2029,... 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Black Travel](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black-travel?hsLang=en-au) [**Le Gavroche at Sea**](https://www.cunard.com/en-gb/activity-types/dining/dining-events) will return aboard Cunard’s Queen Anne through five Michel Roux Culinary... 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Black Travel](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black-travel?hsLang=en-au) [**Carnival Cruise Line**](https://www.carnival.com/) will reduce its Australian fleet to two ships in March 2028 as Carnival... 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