Opinion

Uniworld to launch a new luxury ship paying homage to a French queen

Uniworld's, will launch its latest river ship S.S. Antoinette, the next generation of vessels for the luxury cruise market, next month at the start of the official European season.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 28 2011
Opinion

Seven Seas Voyager – Week 1

This will be the first of four blogs from Regent's Seven Seas Voyager, as I enjoy a 25-day world cruise segment from Sydney to Beijing. Currently the ship is in Cairns.......

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 28 2011
Cruise Consumers

Celebrity Cruises adds high tea and kosher meals to its dining options

Celebrity Cruises introduces new round of dining options for the discerning cruiser.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 28 2011
Opinion

Onboard the Seabourn Sojourn: A short and sweet jaunt

To board Seabourn Sojourn and sail out of Sydney on a sizzling 42 degree Sunday provided a fabulous opportunity to escape the heat and recline in the air-conditioned comfort of this deluxe ship.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 28 2011
Tips & Advice

What is a premium cruise?

If you enjoy staying at four- or five-star hotels, consider sailing with a cruise line that specialises in offering a premium product.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 25 2011
News

P&O Adonia reveals their beloved godmother

Famous British performer will name P&O Cruises UK’s newest ship in May.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 25 2011
News

Cunard’s Queens honour World War II veterans

Man who saved Queen Mary from an attack during WWII is honoured onboard Queen Mary 2.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 24 2011
News

Log jams Oceania Marina’s propeller

Passengers miss a port call but ship escapes undamaged.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 23 2011
News

UPDATE: Christchurch calls cancelled

As New Zealand reels from earthquake chaos, cruise lines amend calls to Christchurch.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 22 2011
Opinion

A spot of tea with Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth

As I boarded the newest Cunard queen at Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal, I overheard a very English lady saying, referring to our media group, “These must be the visitors.” I asked her how she was […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 22 2011
First Timers

Best cruises for the solo traveller

While cruising with your partner or family can be an overwhelmingly economical way to travel, cruising by yourself can become extremely expensive, especially if you’re slugged with an exorbitant “single supplement”, as the cruise lines like to call it.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 21 2011