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Want to stay up-to-date with the latest in cruise news? We bring you the best in consumer affairs. We look at the best cruise offerings and comparisons, so you can pick the best ship for you. There is also information on itineraries and new onboard food, accommodation, and more. There is cruise news on all the lines. From the luxurious Regent Seven Seas to family fun on Royal Caribbean. We also covers brand-new launches. There are a host of ships that will be launched over the coming years. This will include some of the biggest vessels you have ever seen like Icon of the Seas. Or smaller luxury ships like the Silver Nova. Where you're a Princess lover, or a Ponant adventurer, we will bring you the stories when they happen.

News

Experience the taste of Spain’s tapas with Regent Seven Seas

Rich in art, culture, museums, fascinating history and architecture, Spain also has one of my favourite Spanish experiences is enjoying tapas.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 6 2023
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Viking to add 10 more river ships to its fleet of 80

Viking will add 10 Longships to its river fleet, with the new vessels sailing the Rhine, Main, Danube, and Seine Rivers.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 6 2023
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“I’m a Virgin cruise convert,” says Sir Richard Branson

Sir Richard Branson’s Resilient Lady arrived in Sydney yesterday, with the billionaire mogul heralding in the ship in a wooden speedboat.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 5 2023
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Emerald Cruises christens newest luxury yacht Emerald Sakara

Emerald Cruises’ newest, warm water luxury yacht, Emerald Sakara, has been christened with a traditional champagne bottle-breaking ceremony in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Dec 5 2023
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Celebrity Edge’s maiden voyage heads to Sydney

Celebrity Edge, a transformational Edge-Series ship, is on her way to Sydney, via in Queensland ,as part of her maiden voyage to Australia.

WORDS BY Grant Jones . Dec 5 2023
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Sir Richard Branson welcomes Resilient Lady to Australia

It's a triumphant week in cruise with Sir Richard Branson welcoming Resilient Lady into Australian waters for the first time.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 4 2023

Reviews

Princess Cruises reviews

Dog-sledding and king crabs: How Princess ups the discovery in Alaska

Princess is known as the No.1 cruise line for Alaska. And Cruise Passenger steps on board the Discovery Princess to see the Last Frontier.

Sep 27 2023
Crystal Cruises reviews

Crystal unveils exotic 2025 voyages and amazing penthouse suite

Luxury line Crystal has unveiled amazing new itineraries for 2025 where guests can experience Monaco’s exciting Grand Prix to chasing the elusive Northern Lights in Norway.

Sep 15 2023
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Viva Prima! We road test Norwegian’s newest ship

Norwegian Cruise Lines has launched its second Prima class ship. And Viva is every bit as good as the first.

Aug 30 2023

Tips & Advice

Wondering what you need to pack? What is food onboard a cruise line? What accommodation should I book? Or what should insurance should I book for more cruise? This is the best place to find tips and advice before you book your next voyage.

Tips & Advice

Ultimate Guide to Princess Cruises Packages

The all-inclusive packages have undergone recent changes so Cruise Passenger has provided the ultimate guide to the inclusions and prices.

WORDS BY Nuelan Magbanua . Dec 6 2023

&Travel

Wondering what travel to do before or after your cruise? This section of the website gives you all the best information on hotels, airlines, and experiences. From the beautiful hotels along the French Riviera and Amalfi Coast to the tranquility of Southeast Asian resorts, we provide the most up-to-date information on where you should stay. This could be the launch of new food and beverage offerings, to wellness experiences to opulently renovated suites. In this section, you will also find all the latest airline reviews from economy, premium economy, business, and first-class experiences. This section covers all the major airlines as well as some of the lesser known ones, which you might consider for your travel plans. But we also give you the latest information or airplane technology, seat upgrades and new routes. Also in this section, you'll find the latest information of train journeys as well as new tours that have launched. This could range from private glamping experiences in Antarctica, to private jet journeys across Africa. Whatever your travel needs are, this is your one stop shop for finding out how to compliment your next cruise, or to book a completely different holiday!

&Travel

What a $262,000 holiday will get you in Italy

If money is no object and you love Italian haute couture, British aristocracy and Siena’s famed horse racing event, this is the holiday made-in-heaven.

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Nov 16 2023
News

Qantas almost cost us a Kimberley cruise with lost luggage – but they couldn’t care less

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Nov 2 2023

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