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Cruise Passenger’s weekly travel roundup 1

Princess Cruises announces longest world cruise To celebrate 10 years of world cruises from Australia, Princess Cruises announced today it will be hosting a world cruise in 2018. The 106-night voyage visits 27 countries including […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 28 2016
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The class of 2017 – the ships making maiden calls to Australia

This year’s wave season will see a whole new fleet of ships which will make their inaugural trips to Australia. And over the next 12 months, there will be more new ships than ever before. […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 28 2016
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Can’t splash the cash? Get free cruise credit with layby

Cruiser Passengers are among the biggest users of  lay-by travel, which automatically deduct small amounts from your account so you don’t feel the pinch. While the trend is catching on with travel agencies, two in […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 28 2016
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The cruisers sporting guide to 2017

 If you love your Aussie spectator sports you will agree that just a few days a year is not enough for most events. Why not turn your favorite annual sports fixtures into a weeklong affair, […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 28 2016
Destinations

Wellington

Although Wellington is the seat of government there is nothing pompous or stuffy about the New Zealand capital which is now a global film-making centre and a showpiece of Kiwi gastronomy. Where else appeals equally […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 27 2016
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Tonga

Tonga is made up of 171 islands (around a third of which are inhabited) and is the only remaining monarchy in the Pacific. Captain Cook came upon the islands in 1773 and was so impressed […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 27 2016
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Sydney

Whether you are plunging into the surf at Bondi Beach, talking to the animals at Taronga Zoo, climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge or sipping cocktails at the Opera House it’s hard to resist Sydney. The […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 27 2016
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Samoa

Considered the heart of Polynesia, Samoa is beautiful with lush jungles peppered with thundering waterfalls and golden beaches fronting emerald water. The island is also a magnet for scuba divers and surfers. But it’s the […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 27 2016
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Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea is Australia’s closest neighbour – though in reality it’s a world away. Tourist infrastructure is very limited so a cruise is the ideal way to explore this fascinating destination. The capital, Port […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 27 2016
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Newcastle

Once one of Australia’s industrial titans Newcastle has cleverly reinvented itself as food-loving, outdoorsy and creative regional centre. The city is now packed with hip bars, waterfront restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, artisan bakeries and microbreweries. […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 27 2016
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New Caledonia

A little piece of France in the South Pacific, New Caledonia offers the perfect combination of tropical island escape and Gallic sophistication. The main island, Grand Terre, is home to the capital Noumea, a charming […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 27 2016