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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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Teresa Ooi·14 Jun 2021

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See Antarctica in all-inclusive Hurtigruten Expeditions including flights and hotels

Teresa Ooi·7 Jun 2021

The White Continent is a destination that will take your breath away – again and again. The beauty...

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It’s river cruising – almost as you know it

Cruise Passenger·13 Aug 2020

As ocean cruise lines continue to push back their return to sail dates, European river companies have dipped...

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Diamond Princess

Cruise Passenger·17 Oct 2011

One veteran cruiser gives us the lowdown on being an ‘elite’ passenger on a Diamond Princess cruise...

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Aurora Expeditions is an Australian-owned adventure cruise company specialising in small group voyages to Antarctica, Arctic and other wild, remote destinations such as Russian Coast, Papua New Guinea and the Kimberley Coast.

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Tui Tai

Roderick Eime·14 Feb 2012

Remote, deserted beaches, uninhabited islands, unspoilt coral reefs and vivid cultural encounters – discover a Fiji less travelled aboard Tui Tai.

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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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