Ready, set, sail: Signature Luxury Travel & Style’s Cruise Issue is out now!

Cruise tourism continues to sail into the record books, this year generating a staggering $8.43 billion for the Australian economy. The world’s newest vessels are more exquisite than ever, featuring innovations and design enhancements that complement an unprecedented range of new itineraries, taking you to all corner of the globe in increasingly sustainable style.  

What better way to celebrate the booming industry than with the return of our annual Luxury Cruise Awards? Signature Luxury Travel & Style’s latest Cruise Issue showcases the best and brightest in luxury cruising, along with a curation of remarkable travel experiences sure to ignite your wanderlust.  

This year’s Luxury Cruise Awards were judged by a panel of 20 leading cruise experts and travel advisors, bringing a wealth of industry knowledge to the table. The awards unveil the top cruise lines and ships across 14 categories, spotlighting pioneers in everything from expedition sailing to family-friendly adventures, eco-enhancements to on-shore advancements. Along with the golden standard of ocean, river and expedition cruising, you’ll discover the cruise lines stealing the limelight with incredible suites, glorious gastronomy and unparalleled service as they journey to some of the world’s most jaw-dropping destinations.  

In this issue, Signature Luxury Travel & Style invites you to hop onboard as travel writers come eye to eye with brown bears in Alaska, devour golf-leaf-topped caviar at sea and set sail to explore the Jurrasic gorges and rivers of the Kimberley. Whether it be upscale Amazon adventures or sleek ships soon to call into Australian ports, our cruise section also reveals the most anticipated new vessels and itineraries to look forward to in 2025 and beyond.  

 To enhance your journey, we’ve compiled 26 of the world’s most remarkable water experiences – above and below the waves. Think diving with humpback whales in Tonga, glimpsing and turtle hatchlings in the Philippines and indulging in Michelin-starred meals at sea.  

 On land, this issue takes you on safari adventures to spot lemurs in Madagascar, live out private island fantasies at Indonesia’s Bawah Reserve and check into London’s first all-suite hotel. As always, we also unveil the world’s newest luxury stays, plus the latest travel news and trends in fashion, style and wellness to have you looking and feeling the part on your next getaway.  

Volume 49 is on sale now in newsagents Australia-wide and by subscription. It is also distributed to airport lounges including all Qantas First, Business and Chairman’s lounges, five-star hotels and resorts, luxury car dealerships, select chauffeured car services and leading luxury travel advisors.