News

The best spa cuisine at sea

A UK study found that the average person gains half a kilo a day on a two-week cruise. With an endless buffet, stacks of specialty restaurants and all the brightly coloured cocktails you can drink, […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 11 2016
Destinations

A World of Waterways: Europe

While brochures are full of descriptions of cruises along the many rivers of Europe, the vast majority of these could be divided simply into those that traverse the Rhine-Danube corridor and the rest. Surprisingly, the […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 11 2016
Destinations

Amazon rainforest cruising with Aqua Expeditions

An Amazon River expedition cruise is a perfect complement to your South American adventure. Encounters with deadly reptiles and hungry piranhas are par for the course in this wild waterway.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 11 2016
Destinations

New Zealand’s finest cities

From city ports to the Bay of Plenty, you’re spoilt for shore-excursion choice when cruising in New Zealand.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 11 2016
News

Pacific Dawn’s historical debut visit to Gladstone

Pacific Dawn became the first cruise ship to visit Gladstone, a central Queensland port. Receiving a warm welcome from the locals, followed by a civic ceremony, thousands of guests onboard Pacific Dawn are excited to […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 10 2016
Destinations

Destination: Oman

Muscat, the capital of Oman, is completely different from the rest of the Emirates on the Arabian Gulf. It is conservative, restrained and magical. Many of its buildings have been carefully preserved. The traditional architecture […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 10 2016
News

Destination: Dubai

The Middle East is emerging as a major cruise destination with more than one million cruise tourists visiting the region during the 2015/16 wave season. This has paved the way for Dubai to become the […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 10 2016
Ports

Destination: Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates and is the biggest and richest of the seven emirates nations.Abu Dhabi is renowned for its arts museums and cultural attractions. The recently completed Louvre […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 10 2016
Destinations

Destination: West Coast USA

It might not be as popular for cruisers as the west coast, but the east coast of the USA has interesting ports and unique itineraries on offer. Plus, it’s easily accessible from Asia with a […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 10 2016
Destinations

Destination: East Coast USA

From the bright lights of New York down to the genteel southern charm of Charleston, the east coast of the USA offers an enticing and varied range of cruise ports. The oldest cities in the […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 10 2016
Destinations

Destination: Florida & the Gulf

The southeast corner of the United States is the world’s biggest cruise hub. The three busiest ports in the world – Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando – are in the state of Florida and between […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 10 2016
Dining

The best spa cuisine at sea

A UK study found that the average person gains half a kilo a day on a two-week cruise. With an endless buffet, stacks of specialty restaurants and all the brightly coloured cocktails you can drink, […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 9 2016