--- title: S.W. Black Travel Blog | Shane Black (6) description: Shane is the founder & managing director of S.W. Black Travel. He has travelled extensively and is never too far away from his next trip. His extensive knowledge and dedication to providing exceptional travel experiences have established S.W. Black Travel as a premier travel agency. Shane’s vision is to create unforgettable journeys for clients, combining personalised service with expert insights into the world’s most captivating destinations. (6) --- [![S-W-Black-signature-logo-undertag-white-high-res](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/S-W-Black-signature-logo-undertag-white-high-res.png?width=250&name=S-W-Black-signature-logo-undertag-white-high-res.png "S-W-Black-signature-logo-undertag-white-high-res")](https://swblack.com.au/) En Search toggle - [Home](https://swblack.com.au/) - [Cruises](https://cruises.swblack.com.au/) Cruises - [Cruise Finder](https://cruises.swblack.com.au/) - [Cruises from Sydney](https://www.swblack.com.au/cruises-from-sydney/) - [Flights](https://www.swblack.com.au/airfares/) - [About Us](https://www.swblack.com.au/about-us/) - [Blog](https://blog.swblack.com.au) [Follow us on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkK3yOX5wHTHwm-FDUMq2TQ) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/swblack_travel/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://m.facebook.com/61555934000311/) [![S-W-Black-signature-logo-undertag-white-high-res](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/S-W-Black-signature-logo-undertag-white-high-res.png?width=250&name=S-W-Black-signature-logo-undertag-white-high-res.png "S-W-Black-signature-logo-undertag-white-high-res")](https://swblack.com.au/) - [Home](https://swblack.com.au/) - [Cruises](https://cruises.swblack.com.au/) Cruises - [Cruise Finder](https://cruises.swblack.com.au/) - [Cruises from Sydney](https://www.swblack.com.au/cruises-from-sydney/) - [Flights](https://www.swblack.com.au/airfares/) - [About Us](https://www.swblack.com.au/about-us/) - [Blog](https://blog.swblack.com.au) En Search toggle [![S-W-Black-signature-logo-undertag-black-high-res](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/S-W-Black-signature-logo-undertag-black-high-res.png?width=250&name=S-W-Black-signature-logo-undertag-black-high-res.png "S-W-Black-signature-logo-undertag-black-high-res")](https://swblack.com.au/) - [Home](https://swblack.com.au/) - [Cruises](https://cruises.swblack.com.au/) Cruises - [Cruise Finder](https://cruises.swblack.com.au/) - [Cruises from Sydney](https://www.swblack.com.au/cruises-from-sydney/) - [Flights](https://www.swblack.com.au/airfares/) - [About Us](https://www.swblack.com.au/about-us/) - [Blog](https://blog.swblack.com.au) [Follow us on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkK3yOX5wHTHwm-FDUMq2TQ) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/swblack_travel/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://m.facebook.com/61555934000311/) - [English - Australia](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black) - [Italiano](https://blog.swblack.com.au/it/author/s-w-black) - [Tiếng Việt](https://blog.swblack.com.au/vi/author/s-w-black) - [简体中文](https://blog.swblack.com.au/zh-cn/author/s-w-black) En Search toggle Choose your language. What are you looking for? Search ![Shane Black](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/452bb66b2a61376126610bd44c59c023) # Shane Black Shane is the founder & managing director of S.W. Black Travel. He has travelled extensively and is never too far away from his next trip. His extensive knowledge and dedication to providing exceptional travel experiences have established S.W. Black Travel as a premier travel agency. Shane’s vision is to create unforgettable journeys for clients, combining personalised service with expert insights into the world’s most captivating destinations. [shane@swblack.com.au](mailto:shane@swblack.com.au) # Blog Tips, tricks, updates, and insights from the team at S.W. Black Travel [![Holland America New Solar Eclipse Cruises](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hubfs/Holland%20America%E2%80%99s%202026%20Eclipse%20Cruises%20with%20Experts.png)](https://blog.swblack.com.au/holland-americas-2026-eclipse-cruises-with-experts?hsLang=en-au) [![Holland America New Solar Eclipse Cruises](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hubfs/Holland%20America%E2%80%99s%202026%20Eclipse%20Cruises%20with%20Experts.png)](https://blog.swblack.com.au/holland-americas-2026-eclipse-cruises-with-experts?hsLang=en-au) ## [Holland America’s 2026 Eclipse Cruises with Experts](https://blog.swblack.com.au/holland-americas-2026-eclipse-cruises-with-experts?hsLang=en-au) 11 Aug 2025 [Shane Black](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black?hsLang=en-au) {% module\_block module "widget\_9a0cb9f9-3650-4fd5-8efa-72130feb1834" %}{% module\_attribute "audio"... [Read More](https://blog.swblack.com.au/holland-americas-2026-eclipse-cruises-with-experts?hsLang=en-au) [Cruise](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/cruise?hsLang=en-au), [News](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/news?hsLang=en-au), [Holland America Line](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/holland-america-line?hsLang=en-au) [![Silversea New Global F&B](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hubfs/Silversea%20Names%20Gianluca%20Sparacino%20To%20Lead%20Global%20F%26B.png)](https://blog.swblack.com.au/silversea-names-gianluca-sparacino-to-lead-global-fb?hsLang=en-au) [![Silversea New Global F&B](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hubfs/Silversea%20Names%20Gianluca%20Sparacino%20To%20Lead%20Global%20F%26B.png)](https://blog.swblack.com.au/silversea-names-gianluca-sparacino-to-lead-global-fb?hsLang=en-au) ## [Silversea Names Gianluca Sparacino To Lead Global F&B](https://blog.swblack.com.au/silversea-names-gianluca-sparacino-to-lead-global-fb?hsLang=en-au) 10 Aug 2025 [Shane Black](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black?hsLang=en-au) {% module\_block module "widget\_9a0cb9f9-3650-4fd5-8efa-72130feb1834" %}{% module\_attribute "audio"... [Read More](https://blog.swblack.com.au/silversea-names-gianluca-sparacino-to-lead-global-fb?hsLang=en-au) [Cruise](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/cruise?hsLang=en-au), [News](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/news?hsLang=en-au), [Silversea](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/silversea?hsLang=en-au) [![Princess Cruises Biggest Alaska Journey](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hubfs/Princess%20Unveils%20Its%20Biggest%202027%20Alaska%20Program.png)](https://blog.swblack.com.au/princess-unveils-its-biggest-2027-alaska-program?hsLang=en-au) [![Princess Cruises Biggest Alaska Journey](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hubfs/Princess%20Unveils%20Its%20Biggest%202027%20Alaska%20Program.png)](https://blog.swblack.com.au/princess-unveils-its-biggest-2027-alaska-program?hsLang=en-au) ## [Princess Unveils Its Biggest 2027 Alaska Program](https://blog.swblack.com.au/princess-unveils-its-biggest-2027-alaska-program?hsLang=en-au) 10 Aug 2025 [Shane Black](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black?hsLang=en-au) {% module\_block module "widget\_9a0cb9f9-3650-4fd5-8efa-72130feb1834" %}{% module\_attribute "audio"... [Read More](https://blog.swblack.com.au/princess-unveils-its-biggest-2027-alaska-program?hsLang=en-au) [Cruise](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/cruise?hsLang=en-au), [News](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/news?hsLang=en-au), [Princess Cruises](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/princess-cruises?hsLang=en-au) [![Princess Cruises Makoto Ocean](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hubfs/Makoto%20Ocean%20on%20Diamond%20Princess%20and%20Sapphire%20Princess%20in%20Fall%202025.png)](https://blog.swblack.com.au/makoto-ocean-on-diamond-princess-and-sapphire-princess-in-fall-2025?hsLang=en-au) [![Princess Cruises Makoto Ocean](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hubfs/Makoto%20Ocean%20on%20Diamond%20Princess%20and%20Sapphire%20Princess%20in%20Fall%202025.png)](https://blog.swblack.com.au/makoto-ocean-on-diamond-princess-and-sapphire-princess-in-fall-2025?hsLang=en-au) ## [Makoto Ocean on Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess in Fall 2025](https://blog.swblack.com.au/makoto-ocean-on-diamond-princess-and-sapphire-princess-in-fall-2025?hsLang=en-au) 7 Aug 2025 [Shane Black](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black?hsLang=en-au) {% module\_block module "widget\_9a0cb9f9-3650-4fd5-8efa-72130feb1834" %}{% module\_attribute "audio"... [Read More](https://blog.swblack.com.au/makoto-ocean-on-diamond-princess-and-sapphire-princess-in-fall-2025?hsLang=en-au) [Cruise](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/cruise?hsLang=en-au), [News](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/news?hsLang=en-au), [Princess Cruises](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/princess-cruises?hsLang=en-au) [![HAL 2027 Alaska Season](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hubfs/Holland%20America%20Line%20Marks%2080%20Years%20With%20Expansive%202027%20Alaska%20Season.png)](https://blog.swblack.com.au/holland-america-line-marks-80-years-with-expansive-2027-alaska-season?hsLang=en-au) [![HAL 2027 Alaska Season](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hubfs/Holland%20America%20Line%20Marks%2080%20Years%20With%20Expansive%202027%20Alaska%20Season.png)](https://blog.swblack.com.au/holland-america-line-marks-80-years-with-expansive-2027-alaska-season?hsLang=en-au) ## [Holland America Line Marks 80 Years With Expansive 2027 Alaska Season](https://blog.swblack.com.au/holland-america-line-marks-80-years-with-expansive-2027-alaska-season?hsLang=en-au) 7 Aug 2025 [Shane Black](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black?hsLang=en-au) {% module\_block module "widget\_9a0cb9f9-3650-4fd5-8efa-72130feb1834" %}{% module\_attribute "audio"... [Read More](https://blog.swblack.com.au/holland-america-line-marks-80-years-with-expansive-2027-alaska-season?hsLang=en-au) [Cruise](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/cruise?hsLang=en-au), [News](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/news?hsLang=en-au), [Holland America Line](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/holland-america-line?hsLang=en-au) [![Princess Cruises Japan Return](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hubfs/Princess%20Cruises%20Expands%20to%20Record-Breaking%20Japan%20Season%20in%202027.png)](https://blog.swblack.com.au/princess-cruises-expands-to-record-breaking-japan-season-in-2027?hsLang=en-au) [![Princess Cruises Japan Return](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hubfs/Princess%20Cruises%20Expands%20to%20Record-Breaking%20Japan%20Season%20in%202027.png)](https://blog.swblack.com.au/princess-cruises-expands-to-record-breaking-japan-season-in-2027?hsLang=en-au) ## [Princess Cruises Expands to Record-Breaking Japan Season in 2027](https://blog.swblack.com.au/princess-cruises-expands-to-record-breaking-japan-season-in-2027?hsLang=en-au) 6 Aug 2025 [Shane Black](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black?hsLang=en-au) {% module\_block module "widget\_9a0cb9f9-3650-4fd5-8efa-72130feb1834" %}{% module\_attribute "audio"... [Read More](https://blog.swblack.com.au/princess-cruises-expands-to-record-breaking-japan-season-in-2027?hsLang=en-au) [Cruise](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/cruise?hsLang=en-au), [News](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/news?hsLang=en-au), [Princess Cruises](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/princess-cruises?hsLang=en-au) [![Silversea Cormorant at 55 South](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hubfs/Explore%20Puerto%20Williams%20in%20Style%20with%20Silversea%20Cormorant%20at%2055%20South.png)](https://blog.swblack.com.au/explore-puerto-williams-in-style-with-silversea-cormorant-at-55-south?hsLang=en-au) [![Silversea Cormorant at 55 South](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hubfs/Explore%20Puerto%20Williams%20in%20Style%20with%20Silversea%20Cormorant%20at%2055%20South.png)](https://blog.swblack.com.au/explore-puerto-williams-in-style-with-silversea-cormorant-at-55-south?hsLang=en-au) ## [Explore Puerto Williams in Style with Silversea Cormorant at 55 South](https://blog.swblack.com.au/explore-puerto-williams-in-style-with-silversea-cormorant-at-55-south?hsLang=en-au) 5 Aug 2025 [Shane Black](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black?hsLang=en-au) {% module\_block module "widget\_9a0cb9f9-3650-4fd5-8efa-72130feb1834" %}{% module\_attribute "audio"... [Read More](https://blog.swblack.com.au/explore-puerto-williams-in-style-with-silversea-cormorant-at-55-south?hsLang=en-au) [Cruise](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/cruise?hsLang=en-au), [News](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/news?hsLang=en-au), [Silversea](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/silversea?hsLang=en-au) [![Oceania Vista Kangaroo Cruise](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hubfs/Explore%20the%20World%20in%20Style%20on%20Oceania%20Vista%E2%80%99s%20New%20Kangaroo%20Route.png)](https://blog.swblack.com.au/explore-the-world-in-style-on-oceania-vistas-new-kangaroo-route?hsLang=en-au) [![Oceania Vista Kangaroo Cruise](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hubfs/Explore%20the%20World%20in%20Style%20on%20Oceania%20Vista%E2%80%99s%20New%20Kangaroo%20Route.png)](https://blog.swblack.com.au/explore-the-world-in-style-on-oceania-vistas-new-kangaroo-route?hsLang=en-au) ## [Explore the World in Style on Oceania Vista’s New Kangaroo Route](https://blog.swblack.com.au/explore-the-world-in-style-on-oceania-vistas-new-kangaroo-route?hsLang=en-au) 5 Aug 2025 [Shane Black](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black?hsLang=en-au) {% module\_block module "widget\_9a0cb9f9-3650-4fd5-8efa-72130feb1834" %}{% module\_attribute "audio"... [Read More](https://blog.swblack.com.au/explore-the-world-in-style-on-oceania-vistas-new-kangaroo-route?hsLang=en-au) [Cruise](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/cruise?hsLang=en-au), [News](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/news?hsLang=en-au), [Oceania](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/oceania?hsLang=en-au) [![Aurora Expeditions AUD Antarctica Voyage](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hubfs/Aurora%20Expeditions%20Locks%20In%20AUD%20for%20Antarctica%20Voyages.png)](https://blog.swblack.com.au/aurora-expeditions-locks-in-aud-for-antarctica-voyages?hsLang=en-au) [![Aurora Expeditions AUD Antarctica Voyage](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hubfs/Aurora%20Expeditions%20Locks%20In%20AUD%20for%20Antarctica%20Voyages.png)](https://blog.swblack.com.au/aurora-expeditions-locks-in-aud-for-antarctica-voyages?hsLang=en-au) ## [Aurora Expeditions Locks In AUD for Antarctica Voyages](https://blog.swblack.com.au/aurora-expeditions-locks-in-aud-for-antarctica-voyages?hsLang=en-au) 5 Aug 2025 [Shane Black](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black?hsLang=en-au) {% module\_block module "widget\_9a0cb9f9-3650-4fd5-8efa-72130feb1834" %}{% module\_attribute "audio"... [Read More](https://blog.swblack.com.au/aurora-expeditions-locks-in-aud-for-antarctica-voyages?hsLang=en-au) [Cruise](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/cruise?hsLang=en-au), [News](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/news?hsLang=en-au), [Aurora Expeditions](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/aurora-expeditions?hsLang=en-au) [![Windstar Quick Getaways Europe](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hubfs/Windstar%E2%80%99s%20Quick%20Getaways%20Mini%20Cruises%2c%20Maximum%20Europe.png)](https://blog.swblack.com.au/windstars-quick-getaways-mini-cruises-maximum-europe?hsLang=en-au) [![Windstar Quick Getaways Europe](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hubfs/Windstar%E2%80%99s%20Quick%20Getaways%20Mini%20Cruises%2c%20Maximum%20Europe.png)](https://blog.swblack.com.au/windstars-quick-getaways-mini-cruises-maximum-europe?hsLang=en-au) ## [Windstar’s Quick Getaways: Mini Cruises, Maximum Europe](https://blog.swblack.com.au/windstars-quick-getaways-mini-cruises-maximum-europe?hsLang=en-au) 4 Aug 2025 [Shane Black](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black?hsLang=en-au) {% module\_block module "widget\_9a0cb9f9-3650-4fd5-8efa-72130feb1834" %}{% module\_attribute "audio"... [Read More](https://blog.swblack.com.au/windstars-quick-getaways-mini-cruises-maximum-europe?hsLang=en-au) [Cruise](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/cruise?hsLang=en-au), [News](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/news?hsLang=en-au), [Windstar Cruises](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/windstar-cruises?hsLang=en-au) [4](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black/page/4?hsLang=en-au) [5](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black/page/5?hsLang=en-au) [6](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black/page/6) [7](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black/page/7?hsLang=en-au) [8](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black/page/8?hsLang=en-au) [First](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black?hsLang=en-au) [Prev](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black/page/5?hsLang=en-au) [4](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black/page/4?hsLang=en-au) [5](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black/page/5?hsLang=en-au) [6](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black/page/6) [7](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black/page/7?hsLang=en-au) [8](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black/page/8?hsLang=en-au) [Next](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black/page/7?hsLang=en-au) [Last](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black/page/65?hsLang=en-au) ## Find your next holiday destination Click here to discover exclusive cruises, packaged holidays, flights, and tours. Once-in-a-lifetime experiences await! [Learn more](https://swblack.com.au/) ![S-W-Black-signature-logo-undertag-foil-gold](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/S-W-Black-signature-logo-undertag-foil-gold.png?width=250&name=S-W-Black-signature-logo-undertag-foil-gold.png "S-W-Black-signature-logo-undertag-foil-gold") Your Cruise Package Specialist - [Contact Us](https://www.swblack.com.au/contact-us/) - [Terms & Conditions](https://swblack.com.au/terms--conditions) - [Privacy Policy](https://swblack.com.au/privacy-policy) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/people/SW-Black-Travel/61555934000311/) [Follow us on X](https://www.instagram.com/swblack_travel/) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.youtube.com/@SWBlack_Travel) [Follow us on Facebook](https://cruisefinder.swblack.com.au/) ©2025 S.W. Black Travel