News

Inside Crystal River Cruises’ new ships

Luxury line Crystal River Cruises has unveiled the designs for its four new luxury river yachts which will launch in the spring and summer of 2017. The Crystal Ravel, Crystal Bach, Crystal Debussy and Crystal […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 8 2016
News

Boy found unconscious in Anthem of the Seas’ pool

An eight-year-old boy was found unconscious at the bottom of the swimming pool aboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas. The boy was airlifted to Staten Island University Hospital and is currently on life support. […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 4 2016
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Ovation of the Seas’ ‘Aussification’ revealed

Food and drink offerings aboard Ovation of the Seas will be tailored to suit Aussies ahead of her first season Down Under. Australians are fussy about their beer, so local brews will be included. Kangaroo […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 1 2016
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Norwegian Cruise Line releases Australian prices

Prices have been released for Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Jewel, the first ship from the company to be homeported in Australia. NCL’s prices are similar to other homeported lines like Royal Caribbean and Princess Cruises, […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 1 2016
Health & Wellness

Keeping ship shape on your cruise

Gone are the days when embarking on a cruise almost guaranteed coming home a few kilos heavier and a little worse for wear after overindulging at the bars and buffets. Today, many travellers are choosing […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Jul 1 2016
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Cruise lines pull out of Turkey after terror attacks

Passengers have expressed concern over security in Turkey, where some cruise lines are continuing to sail while others are pulling out. Cruisers are particularly concerned that some lines may consider imposing penalties on those that […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 1 2016