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Sydney Harbour’s cruise emergency on busiest week

  It’s going to be one of the busiest weeks for Sydney’s most famous waterways, and already a medical emergency has shown what can happen in a cruise congested habour. Just hours before three ships […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 12 2016
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10 ways to cruise yourself slim

So you want to cruise your heart out and come back without piling on the pounds? Well yes, it’s not a dream – you can do it. These 10 tips from the authors of a […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 12 2016
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Cruise Adviser: Is this the end of last minute cruise deals?

American and European cruisers were recently presented with a very different kind of marketing message from Royal Caribbean. Instead of the usual slashed prices, free Wi Fi and onboard credit, they got a “price integrity” […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 12 2016
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Should Anthem of the Seas have sailed through that storm?

It’s every passenger’s nightmare – hunkered down in your cabin, clinging to your bunk as your ship is being battered by cyclonic winds and monstrousl waves. Earlier this week, passengers onboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 12 2016
Passenger Reviews

Silver Discoverer Kimberley cruise review

Service aboard the Silver Discoverer is exceptional and very personalised but not pretentious. The ship and the cabin appointed was very nice considering it is an expedition ship.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 11 2016
Passenger Reviews

Excellent service aboard the Diamond Princess

Service aboard the Diamond Princess was excellent. I always felt special and cared for. Ship was huge with many activities to suite people's interests.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 11 2016
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McCue Marine upgrades Queen Mary 2

  Cunard’s multimillion pound refurbishment of the Queen Mary 2 begins on 27 May, 2016 at the Blohm & Voss Shipyard in Germany, and the cruise liner has roped in Ireland based marine interior firm […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 11 2016
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Flood of speculation over Titanic II

A video of the Titanic II has sparked fresh speculation about the billion-dollar plans to build a replica of the famous but ill-fated ship. The video resurfaced after reports in London that the project, started […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 11 2016
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Stephen Schwartz showcases a snippet from new Princess Cruises musical

Legendary Broadway musical composer Stephen Schwartz performed a song from a new production, tailored for Princess Cruises. The show, Magic To Do features classic hits from Pippin and Wicked as well as new hits, written […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 10 2016
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Inside Seabourn Encore’s luxurious wintergarden suites

Its the fourth new ship of Seabourn in seven years, touted to set a new benchmark in small ships luxury cruising. The launch of Seabourn Encore in December 2016 promises to be bigger than its sister […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 10 2016
Passenger Reviews

A memorable holiday aboard Carnival Spirit

The service provided by all Carnival Spirit staff was excellent. The shows and entertainment were excellent from the hypnotist through to the comedy acts and the band on the pool deck.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 10 2016
Passenger Reviews

Oceania Marina Mediterranean cruise review

The Oceania Marina Eastern Mediterranean cruise was our first experience. Marina cabins are that much larger to take away the squeeze feel. We tried all of the restaurants and all excelled in their theme cusine.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 9 2016