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Viking’s “generosity” stops Aussies joining US$10 million lawsuit

Teresa Ooi24 May 2019

Save thousands with the best solo cruise deals for 2019 to 2021

Vanessa Wu23 May 2019

Banksy pops up at the Venice Biennale protesting cruise ships

Bernadette Chua23 May 2019

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Indulge your obsessions with a themed cruise

Vanessa Wu24 May 2019

Love music? Enjoy visiting gardens? Obsessed about crochet? Themed cruises, allowing passengers to indulge in their favourite obsessions, ar...

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Dream Cruises heads to Newcastle during Sydney homeport

Vanessa Wu24 May 2019

Dream Cruises, Asia’s first premium line, reveals additional Australian itineraries for 2019, featuring the line’s first homeported ship in ...

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Viking’s “generosity” stops Aussies joining US$10 million lawsuit

Teresa Ooi24 May 2019

When Stephen and Judith Medcalf joined the Viking Sky to see the Northern Lights in Norway, they were looking for some rest and relaxation a...

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Save thousands with the best solo cruise deals for 2019 to 2021

Vanessa Wu23 May 2019

Once, sailing solo meant a passenger had to pay two fares, making holidays at sea hugely expensive. But thanks to rising demand, more lines ...

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises adds 200 vegan dishes to its menu

Teresa Ooi23 May 2019

Spurred by a soaring interest in vegan dishes, luxury line Regent Seven Seas Cruises has jumped on the bandwagon to debut an extensive array...

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Banksy pops up at the Venice Biennale protesting cruise ships

Bernadette Chua23 May 2019

British graffiti artist, Banksy made a surprise appearance at the Venice Biennale, protesting against the city’s problem with cruise ships. ...

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The luxury trip on Asia’s most famous ribbons of steel

Peter Lynch15 May 2019

It’s a cruise – but not as you know it. Peter Lynch tries a luxury trip on one of Asia’s most famous ribbons of steel. The similarities are...

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Crystal Symphony – the pinnacle of high-class cruising

Teresa Ooi16 Apr 2019

Crystal Symphony is fresh from a renovation, and is the pinnacle of high-class cruising, writes Teresa Ooi. Alas, there is no David. Ins...

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CMV’s Columbus is a pearler – and full of surprises

Bernadette Chua15 Mar 2019

As the CMV's Columbus pulled away from the docks of Yokohama in Japan, there are dozens of people grooving to the DJ for the sail away party...

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Oceania Insignia a food lover’s paradise

Teresa Ooi8 Mar 2019

The line that lays claim to "the best cuisine at sea" sent its newest refurbished ship to Sydney this week - and revealed why Australia is n...

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New to cruise or veteran cruiser, you'll find a boatload of tips and advice to get the best value from your cruising holiday.

Indulge your obsessions with a themed cruise

Vanessa Wu24 May 2019

Love music? Enjoy visiting gardens? Obsessed about crochet? Themed cruises, allowing passengers to indulge in their favourite obsessions, ar...

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Are Australians paying gratuities twice?

Vanessa Wu17 May 2019

A number of Australian cruisers are tipping their favourite staff on board personally - even though gratuities are already included in their...

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12 sins that can make your cruise a misery – here’s how to avoid them

Teresa Ooi16 May 2019

It's the commonest question in chatrooms and on advice sites: how should I behave on my first cruise? There are often hundreds, if not, tho...

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