Reviews

Celebrity Silhouette

Celebrity Cruises’ Solstice-Class ships set a new benchmark for mid-range cruising. Brian Johnston boards Celebrity Silhouette to see whether it retains the premium edge. I take an immediate fancy to Celebrity Silhouette when I spot […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 30 2017
Tips & Advice

Stay ship shape on your cruise

Keeping fit on a modern ship is much more fun than simply strolling the promenade deck. From early morning yoga and gym classes to surf simulators and circus schools, there is something for everyone. Ice-skating […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 30 2017
News

MSC Seaside revealed at handover ceremony and the line announces environmentally friendly ships

MSC Cruises has revealed its high-tech new ship, the MSC Seaside at the official handover ceremony. The ship will be officially launched on December 21 Built with an innovative ‘beach condo’ style structure, it’s the […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 30 2017
News

Celebrity Cruises increases its capacity in Alaska for 2019

Celebrity Cruises will be sailing three of its ships in Alaska in 2019. The Celebrity Eclipse will join her sister ships, the Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Millennium during the Northern Hemisphere summer, increasing the line’s […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 29 2017
News

Newly-converted Silver Cloud forced to cancel inaugural cruise

The Silver Cloud’s inaugural luxury expedition to Antarctica has been halted due to mechanical problems. “On November 21st, the Silver Cloud experienced a mechanical failure and has safely returned to Puerto Madryn to perform the […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 24 2017
News

2017 Reader’s Choice Awards – results announced

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 24 2017
Tips & Advice

11 free things to do on a cruise ship

The modern day cruise ship is kitted out with heaps of gadgets, rides, activities and specialty dining venues – all of which comes at a cost. But as the cruise bill starts to add up, […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Nov 24 2017
Dining

Best food cruises

Fine dining is now an integral part of cruising. Teresa Ooi takes a look at 10 of the cruise lines that do it best. Food glorious food. While orphans in the popular West End musical […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Nov 23 2017
News

Ovation of the Seas arrives in Fremantle ahead of her season Down Under

Ovation of the Seas, Australia’s largest and most modern megaliner will be arriving in Fremantle next week ahead of her season Down Under. Making her way from Singapore to her Sydney summer home, Fremantle is Ovation […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 23 2017
News

Celebrity Cruises to build expedition ship for the Galapagos

Celebrity Cruises revealed it would be building a ship, specifically to sail around the Galapagos. The new Celebrity Flora will be launching in May 2019. The 100-guest Celebrity Flora will be one of the most environmentally friendly […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 20 2017
News

Asia’s luxury line targets Aussie cruisers

Dream Cruises, Asia’s first luxury line, is targeting Australians with a Singapore based ship and an alliance with a $28 million budget. “We are targeting Australian families especially for the fly-cruise market,” Thatcher Brown, President […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Nov 16 2017