Opinion

Is it good that more luxury cruise lines offer all-inclusive packages?

It’s really great to sail on a cruise with “all-inclusive options”... Or is it?

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 29 2011
Tips & Advice

What to pack for a cruise

Like packing for any holiday, packing for a cruise can be daunting. But getting the right mix of items for all your port calls, themed nights, and even time zones, and judge how much storage space you’ll have in your cabin needn’t be a hassle with these packing tips.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 28 2011
Reviews

Hapag-Lloyd Europa

Flagship of the Hapag-Lloyd fleet, Europa is one of the world's top rated ships, distinctly European in style and boutique in size. From her sleek exterior styling, to her spacious accommodations and dining options......

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 23 2011
Opinion

Seven Seas Voyager – Week 4, The Wrap up

Back in Sydney writing this after three days of torrential rain, and am so missing the Voyager! No steward to pick up our towels and make our bed, no butler to bring us canapes.......

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 22 2011
Opinion

Why cruising singles have it tough

It's not easy to find single cabins on most cruise ships, usually singles have to pay a single supplement. When one books a cruise, you normally pay a per person, double occupancy price. The single supplement is usually quite expensive - 50 percent+ or more of the total cruise cost because it is designed to recoup the income lost by not having a second traveller in the cabin.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 22 2011
Tips & Advice

Top tips to save you money when booking a cruise

Most travellers are loyal to a travel agent or have a particular website they like to use when booking a cruise ship holiday. But there are ways to save money regardless of how you like to book. Here, we look at some of them.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 21 2011
First Timers

What defines a mid-range/family cruise?

Resort-style ships provide the perfect holiday for people seeking value for money.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 21 2011
Reviews

Arcadia Review

An adult haven at sea and custom built for the British market, Arcadia combines impressive big ship facilities with a relaxed atmosphere and stylish-yet-informal surroundings......

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 17 2011
Opinion

Roll to it: Why carry on luggage will make or break your trip

What you pack in your carry on bag can make or break your vacation. Most cruisers think that cruise lines never lose bags, which is correct, they just misplace them – sometimes for a few hours, occasionally for a few days.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 16 2011
First Timers

Cruise ship lingo

Have you cruised before and wondered about the origins of some of the shipboard lingo? Or worse, not know what it meant? Here, we look at some of the most commonly used words.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 14 2011
First Timers

A brief history of cruising

Wondering how the cruise industry and cruise ships themselves have developed into their modern form?

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 14 2011