Ships

Ponant reveals hybrid luxury icebreaker

French luxury shipping line Ponant was today announced a world first with a hybrid electric-LNG powered icebreaker. The luxury vessel promises to deliver around 300 passengers to places never before visited by cruise passengers in […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Dec 19 2017
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News

The big cruise trends for 2018

The Cruise Lines International Association has released the big trends for 2018 in the 2018 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook. The report shows the overall stats and figures for the industry overall and they […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 18 2017
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Tips & Advice

The cabins to avoid on a cruise

There’s no such thing as a ‘bad’ cabin onboard a cruise ship. But there are certain areas of a cruise ship which might be slightly noisier than others. So if you’re hoping for a restful […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 14 2017
Accommodation
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News

Inside the new and refurbished Celebrity Solstice Canyon Ranch

Sleep is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. But as life becomes more hectic, sleep tends to get short shrift. Now a spa brand believes it has the answer.  They call it “Mindful Dreams” – […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Dec 13 2017
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Reviews

Carnival Spirit

Capturing young cruisers with imaginative activities has become the latest battleground. Nobody knows this better than the crews aboard Carnival’s fun ships. There’s an art to creating great kid-friendly cruises. As Dr Seuss himself might […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Dec 13 2017
Carnival Cruise Line reviews
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Tips & Advice

Best premium and mid range loyalty programs

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 13 2017
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Ships

Royal Caribbean Crown and Anchor Society Cruise Loyalty Program

RCL’s Crown and Anchor Society program is available to cruisers after their first Royal Caribbean cruise of three nights or longer. Like RCL’s sister brands, program is based on a point system. Members receive a […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 13 2017
Tips & Advice
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Ships

Princess Cruises Captain’s Circle Cruise Loyalty Program

The line’s four-tier program is for past passengers. Based on the number of sailings as well as the days cruised. All passengers receive one credit for each cruise taken and double credits for cruises booked […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 13 2017
Tips & Advice
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Ships

Norwegian Cruise Line Latitudes Rewards Cruise Loyalty Program

The six-tier system is available to all passengers after their first cruise. Based on point a system, members earn points according to every cruise night travelled with the line. Members get more points if they […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 13 2017
Tips & Advice
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Tips & Advice

Carnival Cruise Line Very Important Fun Person

Enrolment is automatic for Carnival’s VIFP Club but you need to activate your membership online. If you’re a past passenger, the line will recognise how many cruises you’ve taken with the line. Even if you […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 13 2017
Ships
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Tips & Advice

Azamara Club Cruises Le Club Voyage

The premium cruise line has a five-tiered loyalty program for its past passengers and points are earned on the category of cabin booked as well as the length of the cruise. Solo travellers earn double […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 13 2017
Ships
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