Destinations

Turkish Delight – Popular ports in Turkey

Ancient temples, bazaars and amphitheatres, key military and archeological sites, yacht-studded bays and wonderful food and wine: Turkey has much to reward the curious visitor.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 27 2010
Reviews

NZ On Holland America Volendam – Part 1

After arriving in Auckland to high winds, rain and chilly temperatures, the afternoon we went to join Volendam was pretty nice.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 25 2010
News

Historic Murray River journey

River conditions are right – last chance to join the November Renmark cruise.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 25 2010
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Small ship boom in Antarctica

New environmental restrictions cause major cruise lines to cease operations.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 25 2010
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Newbuild for Pandaw

‘RV Saigon’ to join Pandaw’s Mekong fleet.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 25 2010
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Costa Rica cruising

‘Star Flyer’ heads off to Central America for five months.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 25 2010
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Legend to the rescue

RCI cruise ship Legend of the Seas in search and rescue operation.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 25 2010
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Fiji time gets a little faster

South Sea Cruises has announced two additions to their Mamanuca Island resort services. The new late afternoon departures enable you to travel to island resorts the same day you land. With the new 5:30pm departure from […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 23 2010
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New ships ahoy

With the recent launch of the much-anticipated Queen Elizabeth last week in the UK, I have cast my eye over upcoming launches to see what’s new for cruise fans around the world. And there’s plenty.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 19 2010
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New cruise passenger terminal

Sydney Ports Corporation is inviting public comment on plans for a White Bay cruise passenger terminal. The project, says Annette Woods, Sydney Ports executive general manager planning and infrastructure, would strengthen Sydney’s reputation as Australia’s cruise capital.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 18 2010
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Welcome back, Rhapsody …

On October 16, Royal Caribbean’s 2000-passenger Rhapsody of the Seas arrived in Sydney Harbour to begin her fourth consecutive Australian season of summer cruising. Rhapsody will sail 17 cruises, including classic South Pacific Island itineraries that include New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Fiji. This season, some new destinations have been added to the list - Champagne Bay in Vanuatu, Lautoka in Fiji and Newcastle, NSW (gateway to the Hunter Valley).

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 18 2010