News

The best ‘Kids Cruise Free’ offers at sea

Family holidays can be expensive, but cruise lines are upping their game when it comes to facilities, activities, and pricing for kids at sea. Kids Sail Free deals are fantastic for families because they offer […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 28 2017
Accommodation

The Good Inside Cabin Guide

We all know they are not the best cabins on the ship. But if bagging a bargain on an inside cabin could mean the difference between taking to the seas or staying on dry land, […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 27 2017
News

Holland America and Oprah join forces for ‘Share The Adventure’ cruise

A joint cruise between Holland America Line and O, The Oprah Magazine with a crew of life-enhancing gurus set sail from Seattle to Alaska two weeks ago aboard ms Eurodam. Guest who signed up for the Share the […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 24 2017
News

Quark Expeditions adds new luxury ship

Quark has added World Explorer, a new luxury vessel,  to its fleet of expedition cruise ships, continuing to bring a modern and comfortable cruise experience to Antarctica, our expedition specialist Rod Eime reports. This new addition […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 21 2017
Tips & Advice

Dollar dazzlers: six ways you can cash in on a strong Aussie

Australia’s strong dollar is good news for those planning a trip overseas.  Most experts, however, are warning that you should take advantage of the high rates now, before they fall back. The Aussie fell back a […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 20 2017
Tips & Advice

Best drinks package deals at sea

An updated version of this article for the 2018/19 season can be found here. Drinks package deals on cruises aren’t for everyone. But they certainly are a talking point. If you enjoy the occasional poolside […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 19 2017
Tips & Advice

What’s NOT included on that all-inclusive luxury cruise

You’ve got a butler.  The fine dining’s covered. Sarah Loughlin explores the extra charges that can still crop up on an all-inclusive luxury cruise. What do you give the cruiser who already has everything? That’s […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 14 2017
News

New drinks packages being tested by Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean is currently testing two new drinks packages on its largest ship, Harmony of the Seas, in a bid to stop passengers “double dipping”. The new policy, which started at the beginning of the […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 13 2017
Destinations

10 things you may not have known about Macao

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 13 2017
Destinations

‘Tis the season to be icy

For many would-be expeditioners taking their first plunge into the world of small ship and adventure cruising, it involves a journey to the ice. If you’ve made the decision to go before these pristine areas […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 12 2017