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First cruise ship arrives in Fiji with the Pacific Explorer saying Bula to Lautoka

Alex Keshen·15 Aug 2022

Government urged to stop gouging as cruisers are charged over $100 a day in travel insurance

Libby Shaw·12 Aug 2022

Luxe line Regent Seven Seas launches 160 new itineraries

Alex Keshen·11 Aug 2022

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New expedition, luxe ship Seabourn Venture to head to the Kimberley in 2024

Teresa Ooi·18 Aug 2022

Seabourn, the luxury cruise line, is expected to send one of its new expedition ships, Seabourn Venture, to...

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New Caledonia and Vanuatu set to welcome back their first cruise ship

Alex Keshen·17 Aug 2022

A few short weeks after reopening its borders to travellers arriving by air, New Caledonia's first cruise ship is set to arrive later this month.

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Peak body calls for big ship ban in Tasmania

Libby Shaw·17 Aug 2022

A five-year ban on mega-ships docking in Tasmania is being called on by the state’s Tourism Industry Council (TICT) due to capacity issues.

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Disney Cruise Line drops COVID vaccination requirements for kids

Libby Shaw·17 Aug 2022

Disney Cruise Line has announced kids aged five to 11 will no longer need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 if they are leaving from a US or Canadian port from September 2.

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First cruise ship arrives in Fiji with the Pacific Explorer saying Bula to Lautoka

Alex Keshen·15 Aug 2022

Just days after becoming the first cruise ship to sail to New Zealand since the pandemic began, P&O's Pacific Explorer arrived in Fiji this morning.

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Soaring flight prices and seat shortages force passengers pay five times more

Libby Shaw·12 Aug 2022

The unsightly cost of flights impacting where and when people choose to cruise - unless they want to fork up the money for first class.

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Sail the world’s five oceans onboard regal Queen Elizabeth from $183 per person per night, saving up to $3000 per couple*

Teresa Ooi·16 Aug 2022

You cannot ask for a better start to a 30-night holiday of a lifetime – beautiful Barcelona buzzing...

Don’t miss Regent Seven Seas Grandeur’s irresistible voyages when she sails in 2024-25

Teresa Ooi·10 Aug 2022

Everyone loves a new ship. More so when it is Regent Seven Seas Grandeur, the much-anticipated addition to...

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Virgin Voyages is planning to sail in Australia next year – we find out if it lives up to the hype

Cassandra Charlick·11 Aug 2022

The new cruise line is rocking the sea and making waves, so we gave it a spin. All-night...

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My journey on the Disney Wish: smoking cocktails, Porg poo and a superhero academy

Bernadette Chua·8 Jul 2022

Crossing the pool deck on my way to breakfast, I spotted two mice. On most cruise ships this...

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Above and beyond: The Celebrity Beyond delivers an opulent and chic experience

Sue Bryant·1 Jul 2022

A life-sized silver peacock guards the entrance to the Cyprus restaurant on Celebrity Beyond. Clarita Brinkerhoff’s Homage to...

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REVIEW: Life onboard the new ‘Azamazing’ Azamara Onward

Sue Bryant·24 Jun 2022

Stilt walkers and jugglers paraded on the dock at Monte Carlo to celebrate the launch of Azamara’s fourth...

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Follow the Northern Lights on a Norway cruise with a Hurtigruten expedition

Cruise Passenger·18 Aug 2022

Hurtigruten started life delivering mail to idyllic Norwegian coastal towns. Today the company offers robust itineraries, giving cruisers...

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Kimberley cruises are the best way to see this stunning WA region

Cruise Passenger·16 Aug 2022

A partnership between Ponant and Paspaley offers ultra-luxury sailing experiences with their Kimberley cruise offerings.

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Regent’s revamped shore excursions immerse you in local culture and conservation efforts

Bernadette Chua·16 Aug 2022

Holidaymakers are looking to connect with the culture and history of their destinations and Regent Seven Seas has...

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REVIEW: Four Seasons Bangkok Hotel is a palace on the king of rivers

Cruise Passenger·9 Aug 2022

Snaking through the heart of Bangkok on its way out to the Gulf, the Chao Praya River has...

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Chef’s kiss! The best gourmet cruise food

Louise Goldsbury·9 Aug 2022

Comparable to the best restaurants on land, fine dining is a highlight of any cruise, and these gourmet venues sure deliver.

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Best cruise activities for kids onboard

Arlan·25 May 2022

Dance contests, toys, books, movies, arts & crafts, sports competitions, special pools, water slides - there are practically endless options onboard to keep the little ones entertained.

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Best cruise activities to check out on board

Arlan·19 May 2022

Going on a cruise will take your family to exciting places, but you can have just as much fun onboard with these epic onboard activities.

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