Opinion

Cruise adviser: Why passengers are getting younger

In 1980 1.4 million people around the world took a cruise. In 2016, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) predicts that almost 24 million people will take to the water. More than 30 new ocean […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Dec 4 2015
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Tips & Advice

Five ways to save on a cruise

So you are going on a cruise. You have paid your airfare, and the cost of your holiday looks pretty cheap. According to Cruise Lines International Association Australasia, the average cruiser spends $3,058 per person […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Dec 4 2015
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Reviews

Explorer of the Seas

I’m onboard Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas for its first sailing out of its new homeport of Sydney for three nights of waterborne fun. It’s a full house and the 3,800 passengers onboard are […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Dec 4 2015
Royal Caribbean reviews
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Videos

Exclusive video aboard Explorer of the Seas

Our contributing editor Lucy Jones was lucky enough to spend three nights onboard Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas. The Explorer of the Seas has new features like exciting FlowRider surf simulator. There are also […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 4 2015
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News

Princess Cruises brings new chocolate journeys in 2016

Princess Cruises in collaboration with acclaimed master chocolatier Chef Norman Love has announced new additions to its chocolate menu in 2016. “We’re delighted to continue our partnership with one of the most decorated chocolatiers in […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Dec 3 2015
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News

Australia’s cruise growth is impressive

The global cruise industry is celebrating a phenomenal growth record, courtesy a report by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) titled 2016 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook. Nearly 24 million passengers will be sailing in […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Dec 2 2015
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Passenger Reviews

Celebrity Solstice cruise review

Everything about Celebrity Solstice is classy. Gorgeous public spaces, fabulous restaurants, spacious and well appointed cabins and professional friendly staff.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Dec 2 2015
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News

Legend of the Seas arrives Down Under

At 70,000 tones, Legend of the Seas is one of Royal Caribbean’s largest ships to navigate the Brisbane River and dock at Portside Wharf, Hamilton. For five months, the ship will be on 15 itineraries in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Dec 2 2015
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