South Pacific

Ships

The kids decide – Voyager of the Seas vs Carnival Legend

It was only a six-word headline. But in the world of kids cruising, they don’t come much bigger than this: “Disney takes Star Wars to sea”. The extraordinary growth of family cruising has created a […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . May 1 2015
Tips & Advice
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News

Four Carnival Spirit DIY cocktails

Back from your cruise and missing those Happy Hour cocktails? We know the feeling… So Carnival Australia has assembled four brand new recipes from its upcoming Alchemy Bar, which will be launched on the Carnival […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 27 2015
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Opinion

Day 12: National Geographic Orion cruise blog

Day 12: Honaira, Solomon Islands – Reaching the final destination is bitter sweet. Part of you can’t wait to return home and share all your new tales. The other half really doesn’t want to say […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 2 2014
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Opinion

Day Four: National Geographic Orion cruise blog

Norfolk Island: Day Four – There’s one thing you’re guaranteed to see on a National Geographic Orion expedition – nature at its best. And that’s exactly what we were treated to on day four of […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 25 2014
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Destinations

9 best repositioning cruises

Thinking of a relaxing holiday? Maybe a cruise? Want to save a few dollars but avoid getting on and off on a daily basis? Then a repositioning cruise is probably for you. What is a […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 28 2014
Tips & Advice
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Destinations

The best small ship cruises in Fiji

Throw away the usual brochures and set sail in a small ship to the ‘real’ Fiji.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Aug 29 2011
Tips & Advice
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Reviews

South Pacific cruising with Island Escape

When you need a mid-year escape to recharge the batteries, a short cruise in the tropical waters of Vanuatu offers the perfect fix. A three-hour flight takes you from Australia or New Zealand to a completely different world: one of scenic, volcanic islands, vibrant coral reefs and a complex culture that spans thousands of years.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 12 2010
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Reviews

French Polynesia aboard Aranui 3

On islands as far away as one can get, a once-mighty Polynesian culture is gradually returning to its former glory.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 12 2010
Aranui Cruises reviews
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Destinations

South Pacific Cruising

While the rest of the world was buried under volcanic ash or GFC gloom, the happy isles of Oceania were putting on a growth spurt. Or so it seems from the number of cruise ships aiming to base themselves here.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Aug 16 2010
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