News

Scenic takes over Eclipse superyacht build to meet launch deadline

With the launch of revolutionary super yacht Scenic Eclipse just 12 weeks away, the tour and river cruise company has stepped in to employ its own workforce to complete the job. Plagued by strikes and […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Jan 21 2019
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Peek inside Virgin Voyages super suites, where “Rockstar Coordinators” replace butlers

Virgin Voyages has released a preview of their “RockStar” suites on their first cruise ship, Scarlet Lady, which debuts in 2020. The line is deliberately drip-feeding information about the Scarlet Lady to keen interest high. […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 18 2019
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Tips & Advice

Does your cruise travel insurance cover alcohol-related injuries?

Most of us are guilty when it comes to having a few beverages on our cruise. Let’s face it, we’re on holiday and we have every right to enjoy ourselves. But if we let our […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 18 2019
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Health & Wellness

What to do if norovirus breaks out on your cruise

Norovirus can still strike despite everyone’s best efforts, as it did on Royal Caribbean last week. Plenty is done to prevent a viral outbreak, from hygiene safety drills before sailing, constant cleaning by the crew […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 18 2019
Tips & Advice
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News

Reckless passenger filmed jumping from Royal Caribbean ship’s 11th floor

A reckless passenger onboard a Royal Caribbean ship, has been filmed jumping from the 11th floor balcony on Symphony of the Seas, has been banned from cruising with the company for life. Nick Naydev, 27 […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jan 18 2019
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News

The cruise lines that offer free WiFi

French line Ponant this week became the latest luxury line to offer free, unlimited WiFi to all guests even in the most remote destination in the world. All guests will have free access to WiFi […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Jan 18 2019
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The decadent new beverage offerings from Princess and Oceania Cruises

Princess Cruises and Oceania Cruises, two lines known for their food offerings, have rolled out some amazing new wine, champagne and cocktail offerings across their fleet. So if you love a tipple, these new programs […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jan 17 2019
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News

Regent Seven Seas orders a third explorer-class ship

The line behind the ‘The Most Luxurious Ship Ever Built’ has announced an order to build a third explorer-class ship. The new vessel will be a sister ship to the Seven Seas Explorer and Seven Seas […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 16 2019
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News

Cunard reveals details of new steakhouse

Luxury cruise line Cunard has announced the introduction of a new dining concept, ‘Steakhouse at The Verandah’, on board its three Queens – Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth. Taking influence from both […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jan 14 2019
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Nearly 500 people struck by norovirus on Royal Caribbean cruise

Almost 500 passengers have been hit with gastro aboard a Royal Caribbean ship after the vessel departed Port Canaveral in Florida. Initially, 277 passengers had fallen ill when Oasis of the Seas departed on Sunday, […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jan 14 2019
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News

What the experts predict for cruise in 2019

Holidays are increasingly being booked up to three years in advance as cruise lines continue to roll out a large variety of new itineraries and new ships. The change in booking patterns, reaching beyond 2021, […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 11 2019
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News

Cruise lines pull out of major European port after new tax imposed on passengers

Cruises lines have ditched calling at Amsterdam after the city revealed it would be imposing a tourist tax on cruise passengers. The city has tourist levies in place for those who book hotels, B&B’s as […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jan 11 2019
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