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Norwegian lifts its presence to make Australia No2 market

Norwegian Cruise Line will boost its presence in Australia and New Zealand, with Norwegian Jewel returning for a third sailing season in 2019/2020 and Norwegian Jade cruising in Southeast Asia. “It has been a momentous […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Aug 31 2018
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16 destinations under threat from over-tourism

It’s become an image that has gone around the world – a group of young Venetians on their gondolas and speedboats, protesting the arrival of Queen Victoria with flags and coloured flares. Suddenly, over-tourism has […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Aug 31 2018
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The ships that will sail in Australia this season

A new Princess Cruises ship is big news this year, but so is the number of smaller luxury vessels arriving on our shores. Peter Lynch reports. This year’s wave season will see Australia spoilt for […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Aug 31 2018
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Believe in the Christmas Spirit on an Avalon Festive Cruise

Say goodbye to ‘Bah Humbug’ and welcome the infectious Christmas spirit of Europe. From quaint villages to bustling cities, locals and visitors alike flock to Europe’s Christmas markets to experience the holiday season the European […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Aug 30 2018
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Experience incredible India with Avalon Waterways

India has a long and colourful history dating back thousands of years. From medieval times and the Mughal Empire to British Rule and Independence, there are countless stories to tell. In more recent times, the […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Aug 30 2018
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Active discovery: Avalon Waterways’ new way to river cruise

From the history and food, to the shopping and scenery; Avalon Waterways always caters to their guests, giving them a window into the destinations they sail through. When travellers revealed that they were seeking more […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Aug 30 2018
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Tips & Advice

Should you book early or late for you cruise?

When should I book my cruise? It is one of the most common questions in cruise. There are lots of pros and cons to booking early or late and there is no one-size-fits-all rule. Some […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Aug 24 2018
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How ultra-luxe Silversea can be cheaper than the big ships

Is ultra-luxe ultra-unaffordable? We chat to Adam Armstrong, the new Managing Director of Silversea about how accessible prices are. It’s been a week since Adam Armstrong has been in his new role as Managing Director […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Aug 24 2018
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Princess’s crowning glory: The line’s new Across the Ditch program

The arrival of Majestic Princess opens a new chapter for Australia’s favourite premium cruise line – and New Zealand is where she will excel, reports Peter Lynch. She’s big, bold and not called Majestic for […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Aug 24 2018
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P&O increases its capacity by welcoming a new ship

P&O Cruises Australia announced today a second Grand-Class ship will join the family while and it will be saying farewell to the Pacific Jewel. Carrying more than 3,100 guests, Star Princess will join her sister […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Aug 22 2018
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Cruise on the Astor for as little as $96 a night!

She’s been an Australia favourite for many years. Now the Astor is bowing out – but not without one last hurrah! You can experience Cruise & Maritime Voyages’ Astor on her final Australian Season for […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Aug 21 2018
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