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New security protocols after brawl on Carnival Legend

A brawl onboard the Carnival Legend in February has prompted a wide-ranging review of security and new measures on board all the vessels operated by the world’s biggest cruise line. Christine Duffy, Carnival Cruise Line […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 27 2018
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12 tips for cruising with a camera

This week, we begin a new occasional series to help cruise passengers take the best pictures possible on their voyages. Over the next few months, Warwick Williams will be sharing his photography tips. See the upcoming […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 27 2018
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True love stories on the high seas

Jackson Anthony was boarding Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas on a family holiday when he saw Monica Monk standing on a balcony for the first time. He turned to his mother and said, “I’m […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 27 2018
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Big plans for MSC’s new Asian ship

MSC Cruises announced this week it would be sending a new build ship, the MSC Bellissima to sail around Asia by 2020. She will be the newest flagship for the region and will be tailored […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 26 2018
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Tips & Advice

12 bucket list cruise holidays (one for each month of the year)

By Pat Richardson From festivals to flower fairs, sporting contests to carnivals and commemorations to national celebrations, special events across the globe can all be included in a cruise. It’s an ideal formula if you’re […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 26 2018
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Princess sails to a record as Australians book 2020

Itineraries announced for cruises as far out as two years are going so fast that some are already “sold out”. Princess Cruises released its 2019/20 itineraries on Wednesday to Elite clients and Thursday to the […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Apr 20 2018
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New itineraries and shore excursions for uber luxe Ritz-Carlton yacht

It’s one of the most highly anticipated arrivals in the cruise world – the swanky and super sleek Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection group, which will be launched in February 2020, has released more details around […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 19 2018
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Destinations

The bear essentials: the best Alaskan shore excursions

Alaska can be overwhelming (in the nicest possible way). To get the most out of an Inside Passage cruise you need to get off the beaten track and explore. Jocelyn Pride has some suggestions to […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 19 2018
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The best 2018 cruise itineraries for millennials on a budget

If you’re looking for a non-traditional kind of cruise, there are a number of lines and travel agencies which offer everything from themed holidays to once-in-a-lifetime adventures. These cruises and holidays will also appeal to […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 19 2018
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Tips & Advice

The cruises to find romance

Not all solo travellers are 18-year-old backpackers looking for a good time and many cruise lines are now catering for more mature passengers looking to make friends – or perhaps find romance. Lines have become […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 19 2018
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‘No accident’ – security cameras show how woman fell from Pacific Dawn

The mother who was lost from The Pacific Dawn “intentionally” went overboard, according to police who have viewed security camera footage of the tragic incident. The cruise ship docked at Brisbane this morning, where police […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Apr 15 2018
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