News

P&O names its newest ship, the Pacific Adventure

Six P&O Cruises Facebook fans have picked a name for the line’s newest, and biggest ship. The Pacific Adventure, which is currently sailing as Princess Cruises’ Golden Princess, will be transformed into a brand new […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 26 2018
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News

Botany still in question as other Aussie ports boom

Australia’s regional ports are booming as state governments partner with cruise lines to create new destinations where ships can dock and land their passengers, said the president of our biggest operator, Carnival Australia and chair […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Sep 21 2018
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News

Holland America Line rocks out with the Rolling Stones

Holland America Line, known for its slower pace, premium offerings, and partnerships with the BBC, has become the cruise line of rock and roll. HAL, who has also partnered with Oprah, has announced a new […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Sep 21 2018
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News

Explorer of the Seas may homeport in Melbourne

Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas, may be homeporting in Melbourne. According to the cruise ship schedules for Victoria in 2020/21, the Explorer of the Seas, which arrives on October 22 2020, appears to be […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Sep 20 2018
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Tips & Advice

The best LGBT+ cruise holidays

Cruise ships offer a safe and accepting environment for any passenger and have become a popular choice among LGBT+ travellers in recent years. Here is our pick of cruise lines, destinations and tailor-made cruise breaks […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 20 2018
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News

Silversea Cruises has new itineraries for 2020/21

Luxury line Silversea Cruises has opened its pre-sale bookings to Venetian Society members (past Silversea guests), while bookings open to the general public on October 1. There are 191 stunning new voyages, which will set […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Sep 19 2018
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News

Norwegian Cruise Line reveals new 2020 itineraries

Norwegian Cruise Line opened for sale northern hemisphere summer 2020 itineraries for 11 of its 17 ships, including upcoming voyages for Norwegian Encore, it’s latest ship. With voyages to the most popular destinations in the […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Sep 19 2018
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News

Majestic Princess lands on Sydney’s floating runway

THEY called it the first floating runway.  The arrival of Majestic Princess, Australia’s newest homeported mega liner was certainly a dramatic sight at dawn on Sydney Harbour as she sailed past 62 red and white […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Sep 15 2018
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News

Sneak peek: The video inside Celebrity Edge

Want to see what’s inside the new Celebrity Edge? Scheduled to debut at the end of November, her arrival is perhaps one of the most anticipated for 2018. Celebrity Edge is a new prototype for […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Sep 14 2018
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Dining

Cruise drinks package guide: 2019

The complete guide to cruise drinks packages in 2018/19. Everything you need to know about the P&O drinks package, the Princess Cruises drinks package, the Royal Caribbean drinks package and many more.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Sep 14 2018
Tips & Advice
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News

My Hat! Why you’ll get a right royal feed aboard the Majestic Princess

As the Majestic Princess sails into Sydney Harbour tomorrow to a jamboree reception, with breakfast TV on board and a super-secret event planned for the harbour in the early hours, you can be sure of […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Sep 14 2018
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News

Life’s cheaper at sea than in Sydney – research

It is cheaper to go on a cruise holiday than to live in Sydney – the country’s most expensive city, according to the latest research. The average Sydneysider pays about $221 in rent every week, […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Sep 14 2018
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