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US ships given clean bill of health – but Australians remain in the dark

Nothing spoils a cruise holiday like sickness due to poor hygiene standards aboard a ship. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) most recent inspections in the US ports reveal the cleanest ships cruising […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 15 2019
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Silversea removes supplements and says it’s the best for solo travellers

Luxury cruise line, Silversea, is sending solo travellers a Valentine’s week gift- no supplements on an unprecedented 14 voyages, plus upgrades and onboard spending. “One is the perfect number. Now is the perfect time,” says […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 15 2019
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Scenic concedes the Eclipse won’t sail until August and offers refunds

Luxury cruise line Scenic, which has been battling to build its first discovery yacht at a strike-hit yard in Croatia, has been forced to concede another delay. The much-anticipated launch of the high-tech Scenic Eclipse, […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Feb 12 2019
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7 Must-See Sites in Budapest

Until the 13th Century, Esztergom was the capital of Hungary. The city of Budapest was formed in 1873, where the three cities of Buda, Pest and Óbuda were joined and named the country’s capital. With […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 12 2019
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What to Pack on a Mekong River Cruise

River cruising along the Mekong River allows you to move effortlessly through the local landscapes and villages that would otherwise be difficult to reach; the ship is your hotel! As it peacefully takes you from […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 12 2019
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The thrilling new waterpark coming to Carnival Splendor

Carnival Cruise Line revealed the much-anticipated design for Carnival Splendor’s new WaterWorks. It includes two thrilling waterslides and a SplashZone to be added as part of her extensive dry dock in November, in anticipation of her arrival into […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 12 2019
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More In View, More To Do with Avalon Waterways Active & Discovery River Cruises

We all travel to see new things, try new things and experience new cultures. So, it only makes sense to set sail on a river cruise that’s just as far from the ordinary. From endless […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 12 2019
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Seabourn reveals new shore excursions

Luxury line Seabourn has revealed a number of new shore excursions for 2019. The new shore excursions offer a diverse mix of opportunities including wellness-focused tours of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Alaska, a Picasso Museum […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 12 2019
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Cunard bases Queen Elizabeth in Australia for record third season

Cunard’s love affair with Australia means luxury liner Queen Elizabeth will spend another record season down under, the line has announced. Starting her second season, Queen Elizabeth is now set to sail for 118 days […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Feb 10 2019
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On board Le Laperouse – Ponant’s newest adventure ship

To say Ponant does things their own way is a bit of an understatement. While others are building big, they are building small. And while most lines look for a homogenised ship design – a […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Feb 9 2019
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Reviews

Discovering the most breathtaking scenery on the planet

An Alaska cruise is a chance to discover some of the most breathtaking and unspoiled scenery on the planet, writes Liz Jarvis, Editor of Cruise International. Helicopter blades whir as we soar over the precipices […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 8 2019
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Norwegian Cruise Lines has a fantastic offer for cruisers thinking of sailing with the best line for Europe and Hawaii in a balcony or mini suite. In fact, it’s not just one but FIVE fabulous […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 8 2019
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