News

Australia to farewell Cruise & Maritime Voyages’ Astor

After six years of cruising from Fremantle and Adelaide and carrying more than 115,000 guests, Cruise & Maritime’s Astor will be departing in March 2019. But before she departs, guests can sail on special back-to-back offers […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 29 2018
·
Tips & Advice

Best South Pacific cruises for the kids

It’s still the most popular cruise destination for Aussies – the warm waters, pristine beaches and friendly hospitality of the South Pacific make it one of the most family-friendly destinations to visit. Here are some […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 29 2018
Destinations
·
News

The best cruise lines for overnight port stops

Royal Caribbean Cruises is the latest line to stay overnight in Noumea so that passengers on board Ovation of the Seas can explore New Caledonia’s cosmopolitan city after sunset. The first-ever overnight stay is part […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Jun 28 2018
·
Tips & Advice

How not to get sick on a cruise ship

Getting sick onboard your cruise is an unpleasant thing, but yes let’s be realistic, it does happen sometimes. Most recently, there was an outbreak onboard Holland America’s Zaandam on a cruise from Seattle to Alaska […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 28 2018
Health & Wellness
·
News

The newly refurbished Carnival Spirit returns to Sydney

One of Australia’s favourite ships, the Carnival Spirit, returned this morning after a two-week dry dock in Singapore where she’s been fitted out with some amazing new features. After 350,000 man-hours, these are some of […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 25 2018
·
News

Don’t play it again, Sam – APT says goodbye to the piano man

APT, one of Australia’s most enduring luxury cruise and travel brands, is planning some changes to update its river fleet and tours. The traditional piano man will give way to local artists and authentic cultural […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Jun 22 2018
·
Tips & Advice

So your cruise price has plunged. Should you cancel and save?

With the price drop alert tools such as Cruise Watch on the market, it is possible to track ticket price reductions and take advantage of them – even if you’ve already paid. If the price […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jun 22 2018
·
News

Is this the most ambitious ice adventure in the world?

Luxury line Silversea are in the final stages of planning one of the most ambitious expeditions in the world – simultaneous multiweek cruises in both the Canadian and Russian arctics. The voyage which combines the […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 22 2018
·
News

Shower in a floating bathroom above the ocean on Spectrum of the Seas

Imagine taking a luxurious bath or shower in your five-star suite onboard your cruise – but on Spectrum of the Seas, you’ll be floating above the ocean. Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, which is slated to […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 22 2018
·
Tips & Advice

How to take the best photos in exotic locations

In our last column, Warwick Williams shared his tips on how to make those architecture shots picture perfect. This week: photography in exotic locations. Over the next few months, Warwick Williams will be sharing his […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jun 22 2018
Sponsored
·
News

MSC Cruises announces expansion of fleet

MSC Cruises announced it would be building its fifth Meraviglia class cruise ship, the MSC Grandiosa. The ship will be delivered in 2023 and will be equipped with a new generation of dual-fuel engines that will […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 21 2018
·