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Ovation of the Seas named by Chinese movie star

Ovation of the Seas, Australia’s newest, smartest and biggest homeported ship, has been officially named by Chinese movie superstar Fan Bingbing. The ceremony culminated in the maritime tradition of the breaking of a champagne bottle […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Jun 25 2016
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Brexit sparks deals for Aussies

Australian travellers are one winner of the British decision to leave the European Union, with the travel industry saying book a flight now. Haydn Long a spokesperson from Flight Centre, said while it is still to […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 24 2016
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Meet the new Dream Cruises butlers

They iron newspapers to dry the ink, press garments perfectly, unpack and neatly store your clothes and serve the best champagne in the privacy of your suite. There’s nothing they can’t do from arranging your […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 24 2016
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Bad balcony behaviour given the flick

The case of the Perth passenger thrown off a P&O ship in Bali for flicking his cigarette butt over the side highlights the need for rules around what you can and can’t do onboard a […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Jun 24 2016
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Cruise and tour Italy and Croatia in luxury

As you would expect from a company with an illustrious history in luxury travel, cruising with Abercrombie & Kent is different. You won’t, for instance, be waiting at the dockside with the crowds. There won’t be any crowds. The company […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jun 24 2016
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Inside the Queen Mary 2’s $176 million refurbishment

It’s been 13 years since the launch of the Queen Mary 2 and cruisers have revelled in her luxurious settings. This week marks the debut of the Queen Mary 2’s $176 million refurbishment,  which involved […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 24 2016
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11-year-old P&O passenger in critical condition after bus crash in Vanuatu

An 11-year-old boy is in a critical condition after he and 11 other passengers from P&O Dawn were involved in a bus crash in Port Vila in Vanuatu. The passengers were on a shore excursions […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 21 2016
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Passengers on P&O Dawn injured on bus tour in Port Vila

Passengers onboard the Pacific Dawn have been injured on a bus tour in Port Vila, Vanuatu. At least two people from Port Vila died from the head-on-collision between the tour bus and another with a […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 20 2016
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Sick man kicked off P&O ship after throwing his ciggie overboard

A Perth man was kicked off his P&O cruise ship after he flicked a cigarette overboard. Mark O’Keefe, 57 and his wife Debra were on a 10-day cruise when he was severely reprimanded after a […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 20 2016
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5 weird and wacky cruise customs

They are odd, strange and quite entertaining. If you’re lucky, you might be able to see one of these quirky rituals on your next cruise. Baked Alaska Parade Started in the 20th century, waiters parade out […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 17 2016
Tips & Advice

Head to head: Dream Cruises, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian

This year has already been a big year in cruise – and we’re only halfway through! Ovation of the Seas will be arriving in December, Norwegian Cruise Line will be sending the Jewel to our waters and […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 17 2016