First Timers

5 items we always forget to pack

You start packing a week before the trip. This time you’re not going to forget a thing. You’ve made a list. You tick off each piece as they’re packed into the suitcase. You double-check the […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 26 2013
Reviews

MS Expedition

As Expedition traces the western coast of Africa from Cape Town to Dakar, our intrepid reporter discovers mystery and history way off the tourist track. “You will travel far and the spirits will guide you […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 25 2013
Reviews

Star Flyer

Discover the traditional grandeur of open-ocean sailing on a luxury Star Clipper vessel in South America – one of the world’s cruising hot spots.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 22 2013
Tips & Advice

Destination Review: Alaska

Welcome to Alaska – a place with a reputation for being at the end of the world.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 21 2013
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises reviews

Europa 2 Review

Words: Sue Bryant The chic younger sister of a cruising superstar is gorgeous in any language. Hapag-Lloyd’s sumptuous new MS Europa 2 has a lot to live up to. How do you follow what the […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 20 2013
Destinations

Top 5 things to see and do in the Caribbean

The Caribbean. It is made up of 700 islands, islets, reefs, and cays. It has six official languages, including; Spanish; French; English; Dutch; Haitian Creole; and Papiamento (a blend of Portuguese and Spanish). And it […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 19 2013
Passenger Reviews

Passenger Review: Pacific Dawn

WORDS: Josephine Retschitzegger Aged: 13 Home: Brisbane Ready for the teen disco on board Pacific Dawn. My name is Josephine, I’m 13 years old and my family is addicted to cruising. In March this year […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 19 2013
Opinion

How the biggest ships in the world are built

Quantum of the Seas is in the midst of construction currently and already, there’s a lot of anticipation for Royal Caribbean’s newest class of cruise ship. With any new ship, questions surrounding the design and […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 15 2013
Opinion

Voyager of the Seas Day 2

Did you know the Titanic could be considered a river ship compared to Voyager of the Seas? According to the Voyager’s Captain, Charles Teige, Royal Caribbean’s vessel is three times larger than the infamous Titanic! […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 7 2013
Opinion

Voyager of the Seas Day 1

“You’ll never get bored on a ship.” “There’s so much to do.” That’s the word on Royal Caribbean. It’s also the reality. Boarding Voyager of the Seas in Brisbane for her first voyage into Sydney […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 6 2013