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Australian lines call up their own medical expert to challenge “zero risk” policy as cruise ban stays

Teresa Ooi·10 Jun 2021

P&O guests help release 13,000 turtle hatchlings in the South Pacific

Bernadette Chua·8 Jun 2021

MSC Orchestra’s “shameful” visit to Venice restarts anti-cruise debate

Tallis Boerne Marcus·7 Jun 2021

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Aussie cruise lines wait and see over vaccines while US operators are forced to change tack

Tallis Boerne Marcus·11 Jun 2021

Just as the cruise world seemed to be getting unity on its vaccines protocols, radical politicians have stepped...

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Meet Effie K: the “over-the-moon” winner of our Celebrity Cruises competition

Tallis Boerne Marcus·11 Jun 2021

Cruise Passenger’s Celebrity Cruises contest winner was in no doubt about how happy the prize had made her....

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Sail in style with MSC’s new luxury brand Explora Journeys in 2023

Teresa Ooi·11 Jun 2021

MSC is to enter the luxury market with the launch of Explora Journeys, targeting well-heeled travellers who want...

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Australian lines call up their own medical expert to challenge “zero risk” policy as cruise ban stays

Teresa Ooi·10 Jun 2021

Australia’s cruise industry faced another setback when the government extended its ban on international cruise ships for another...

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From razor wires to sonic booms, how cruise ships are protecting you from pirates

Tallis Boerne Marcus·10 Jun 2021

While hearing ‘pirates’ probably makes you think of eye patches, hooks for hands and regrettable Halloween costumes, pirates...

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Aussie line Coral Expeditions steps up domestic sailings in 2022 and 2023

Teresa Ooi·9 Jun 2021

Australian-flagged Coral Expeditions, the three-ship line that has been sailing without incident since November, has unveiled a comprehensive...

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Go husky and reindeer sledding and be dazzled by the magical Northern Lights with Hurtigruten

Teresa Ooi·15 Jun 2021

This is a dream holiday come true. Husky and reindeer sledding, slumbering in a glass igloo and cruising...

Enjoy flights, train rides, hotels and Great Barrier Reef tour from $285pp a night

Teresa Ooi·14 Jun 2021

This is your chance to immerse yourself in the wonders of Queensland taking in the Great Barrier Reef,...

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Royal Princess

Sally Macmillan·14 Mar 2017

Prince George was still a few weeks away from making his first royal appearance when his glamorous mother,...

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The World Dream's inaugural voyage from Singapore

Onboard Asia’s first cruise – inside the World Dream inaugural Singapore voyage

Rebecca Wong·13 Nov 2020

Enhanced health & safety protocols didn’t take the joy out of cruising for Rebecca Rachel Wong, who embarked...

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Queen Isabel

Cruise Passenger·26 Apr 2017

In a plethora of river cruise brands, Uniworld stands out for its flamboyance. Steve Hopkinson tries out Portugal’s...

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Island Princess

Cruise Passenger·24 Sep 2010

After two days of jetlag recovery at Hilton Beach Resort at Fort Lauderdale, Island Princess was a blast....

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Who has the best small ships? Your guide to boutique vessels

Vanessa Wu·4 Sep 2020

The pandemic has meant a huge swing to smaller vessels, with lines running ships with under 1,000 passengers...

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The best cruise deals for spring/summer 2021 season

Vanessa Wu·24 Jul 2020

Plan your spring/summer 2021 cruises from our pick of the best cruise deals this week. Sail on Princess...

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The best weekly cruise deals: free gratuities, drinks packages and cruises from $90 per night

Vanessa Wu·16 Jul 2020

Cruise bargains are aplenty with extended sales and new deals. We find the best cruise deals of the...

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