First Timers

Travel Insurance: Make sure you’re well covered

If you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel – the costs can be huge should you have a medical emergency, get delayed or lose luggage. Words: John Pond. When an Icelandic volcano […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 31 2011
Tips & Advice

Why do Australian cruisers pay more for their fares than Americans?

It’s a bone of contention among Australian cruise passengers although it’s a problem that is unlikely to be solved any time soon.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 24 2011
Reviews

Oceanic Discoverer – Ship Review

Oceanic Discoverer is Coral Princess's newest and arguably most modern ship....

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 24 2011
Tips & Advice

Australia’s little gems

Smaller ports offer attractions that make cruising this part of the world an uncommon experience.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 20 2011
Reviews

Nieuw Amsterdam

MS Nieuw Amsterdam’s inaugural cruise took place in July and I joined journalists and travel industry representatives from around the world for a four-day round trip from Venice to Dubrovnik. The cruise was packed with ceremonies and behind-the-scenes tours of Holland America Line’s newest ship, the line’s 15th and an almost identical sister to the Signature Class Eurodam, which launched in 2008.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 19 2011
Tips & Advice

The Kimberley – behind the scenes

Most Kimberley cruises offer you the chance to take an optional helicopter flight over Mitchell Plateau to the tiered pools and cascades of Mitchell Falls, an iconic part of the Kimberley. After travelling to the top of Australia, however, many passengers wish to explore further.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 19 2011
Reviews

Amabella’s river cruising

Developing world of river cruising reveals design evolution.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 18 2011
Health & Wellness

Good Health While Cruising

If you have a medical condition of any kind, or travelling with someone who has, it’s crucial to plan ahead before you set off on your cruise. Health problems may spoil your holiday and costs can be crippling.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 18 2011
Accommodation

How to choose the right cabin for you

When picking a cabin, it is crucial to pick one that fits the type of experience you envision yourself having. Having the wrong cabin on a cruise can greatly impact the attitude you carry around for the rest of your vacation. It is important that you pick both a location within the ship and a style that will suit all of your needs.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 17 2011
Destinations

Kimberley Cruising

As the cruise season along Western Australia’s Kimberley Coast comes to an end, we look at why it’s advisable to book ahead for 2011.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 13 2011