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My cruise with Oprah and 2,400 of her fans

I figured I would be in the minority, but I hadn’t realized the enormity of what I was walking into when I agreed to go with my wife on the Oprah’s Girls’ Getaway Cruise. Soon […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 8 2019
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Scenic Eclipse builder finds new partner as launch date approaches

The troubled construction of the Scenic Eclipse, Australia’s first ultra-luxe expedition yacht, appeared yesterday to be in the hands of another Croatian shipyard. The financially-challenged Uljanik, where the $250 million yacht is nearing completion with […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Feb 8 2019
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The top 10 cruise ship steakhouses

For carnivorous cruisers, a visit to the steakhouse is a quintessential part of any voyage. It’s a staple on the list of many of the lines’ specialty restaurants. How can you go past a surf […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 7 2019
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Royal Caribbean offers the best job in cruise

It’s a dream for most – travelling the world and being paid for your ‘efforts’. If you know how to use Instagram, then Royal Caribbean has got the job for you. The big-ship line are […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 7 2019
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Alaska one of the fastest growing cruise destinations this year

Alaska is shaping up to be the hot cruise destination of 2019, estimated to attract more than 1.3 million passengers this year. That’s 175,000 more visitors than last year. Australians love Alaska. We’re the fifth […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Feb 7 2019
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APT partners Opera Australia for amazing Kimberley experiences

APT, one of Australia’s leading luxury cruise and travel brands, has created a new partnership with Opera Australia that will see some extraordinary experiences for APT passengers. In a first, two of Australia’s finest singers […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Feb 6 2019
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Diamond Princess completes dry dock with new upgrades

As part of Princess Cruises’ US$450 million fleet-wide refurbishment program, Diamond Princess has undergone an extensive 14 day dry dock in Singapore. The ship now includes new enhancements − such as upgrades for its outdoor […]

WORDS BY Rebecca Wong . Feb 6 2019
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How to save $1,000 and fly free

Travelmarvel, sister brand to APT, has this week announced three new ships – and a series of savings on next year’s sailings. Book in the next 12 weeks, and get $1,000 off per couple and […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Feb 1 2019
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A star is born as Princess launches first astro-tourism shore excursion in NZ

A visit to a Dark Sky sanctuary, fishing trips and fabulous food experiences are transforming the New Zealand cruise experience. Princess Cruises, who carry a quarter of Australians who cross the Tasman, have transformed their […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Feb 1 2019
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