News

Regent Seven Seas to build a second a Explorer-class ship

Regent Seven Seas announced it would be building a new ship which will be launched in 2020. The second Explorer-class ship, the Seven Seas Splendour, will be the sister ship to the Seven Seas Explorer. […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 16 2017
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Reviews

Pacific Explorer

Pacific Explorer is taking P&O in a new direction. How does she measure up? Bernadette Chua puts the ship through her paces. Dora the Explorer features the adventures of a seven-year-old, her monkey Boots, Backpack […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 14 2017
P&O Cruises reviews
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Tips & Advice

Tasmania: Wild at heart

A three-day cruise around Bathurst Harbour, in Tasmania’s remote southwest wilderness, takes you into a wondrous world far removed from everyday life. Where is Bathurst Harbour? I had to look it up on a Google […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 14 2017
Destinations
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Activities & Entertainment

Game on: SPORTS CRUISES

Sports-themed cruises are on the rise with itineraries built around major events, from the Monaco Grand Prix to the Melbourne Cup. Bernadette Chua looks at some of the best on offer. Australian Open P&O The […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 14 2017
Tips & Advice
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Tips & Advice

Costa Rica: The eyes have it

With a huge diversity of animal and plant life, the steamy jungles of Costa Rica are a must-see for nature lovers – and cruising aboard a boutique ship makes it even more appealing, writes Jocelyn […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 14 2017
Destinations
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News

Norwegian Jewel makes triumphant entrance into Sydney

Norwegian Cruise Lines has made a triumphant return to the Australian market, sailing Norwegian Jewel into Sydney Harbour this weekend. Even before the Jewel’s arrival, her three-month season has already been declared a success. According […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Nov 12 2017
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Ships

Ovation of the Seas moves to North America, but will she be back?

Royal Caribbean is moving Ovation of the Seas from China to the burgeoning Alaskan market in the summer of 2019 – sparking questions over whether she will return for the Australian season. The mega-ship, which will […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Nov 9 2017
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News

Royal Caribbean launches tech revolution in service at sea

Royal Caribbean has announced a series of major high-tech innovations that show just how hard cruise lines are working with technology to revolutionise their passenger’s experience. The line is rolling out a range of innovations […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Nov 9 2017
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Tips & Advice

Luxe cruise trends 2018

With Christmas just round the corner, what are top luxury cruise trends for 2018? We pick the top six trends for next year. 1. Enriching healing and wellness experience Rejuvenation, wellness and spa at sea […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Nov 9 2017
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Tips & Advice

How to get a cabin upgrade

We’ve found some ways to be able to score a cabin upgrade on your next cruise. While these are not fool proof ways to ensure that you’re in a bigger stateroom. But there are also […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 9 2017
Accommodation
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News

Luxury Kimberley Great Value for Early birds

Cruise Traveller is proud to advise that we have three departure dates for the Ponant Kimberley 2019 season at unbeatable low prices.  A 13 night Fly Cruise Stay package including stays in Broome and Darwin […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 8 2017
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News

Sea Princess emerges from drydock with a new fit out

Princess Cruises’ Sea Princess has just emerged from a two-week dry dock in Singapore where she is looking glamorous ahead of her homeporting season in Australia. Her refresh includes a new look on her bow, […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 7 2017
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