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The small island nation that is best explored by sea

This small European nation is best explored – by land or sea – on a bespoke, small-group tour. Katarina Line is the leading Croatian tour operator and the premier small ship cruise company in the […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 15 2019
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Cruise lines promise to do better after professor’s ruined holiday

Royal Caribbean is carrying out a review of its procedures after a renowned doctor was refused a cruise at the last minute because he suffers from motor neurone disease. The case of Professor Justin Yerbury […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 14 2019
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Experience Oceania Cruises at up to 25% off

Oceania Cruises’ ships really are special. Not just because of the line’s proud boast that it serves “The Finest Cuisine at Sea.” Oceania Cruises also takes its guests to some of the best destinations – […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 14 2019
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Tips & Advice

How to beat overtourism and still see wonderful sights

In an age where some destinations are buckling from the crowds, why not do yourself and the world’s hot spots a favour and break from the herd? Of course, it’s hard to resist the pulling […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 14 2019
Destinations
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Carnival Splendor spices up its restaurant offerings

It’s 270 days until the brand-spanking new Carnival Splendor rolls into Sydney, and to tempt cruise enthusiasts aboard, the line has just announced an eclectic line up of new culinary options. In addition to a […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 14 2019
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Princess announces second French bistro by Three-Michelin Star Chef

La Mer, by distinguished French chef Emmanuel Renaut, will be making its debut on Sky Princess as she sails her inaugural Caribbean season in December this year. The restaurant had its first run on Majestic […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 13 2019
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Seabourn is launching ultra-luxury expedition ships in 2021/22

Seabourn is building two ultra-luxury expedition ships so you can take in views of rugged mountains, ice-blue glaciers, and lush greenery in absolute comfort. The first delivery is scheduled June 2021 and the second ship […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 8 2019
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Seabourn announces Wellness Cruises in 2019/20

Seabourn Cruises is putting wellness and ultra-luxury together in their newly announced Wellness Cruises sailing Arabia in 2019 and Australia, New Zealand in 2020. The themed cruises on Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Encore caters to […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 8 2019
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Cruise passengers may be slapped with a green tax

Cruise lines are preparing to battle a new government tax on passengers designed to fund environmental measures. The industry lobby group Cruise Lines International Australia (CLIA) sent out a warning this week that a new […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 8 2019
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Tips & Advice

Meet the locals: top 6 animals to look out for in Alaska

Twice the size of Texas, with more wildlife than people, Alaska overflows with superlatives. It’s one of the greatest places on Earth to be in such close proximity to such an array of animals. You […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 8 2019
Shore Excursions
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Reviews

Oceania Insignia a food lover’s paradise

The line that lays claim to “the best cuisine at sea” sent its newest refurbished ship to Sydney this week – and revealed why Australia is now its biggest second market. Fresh from a $35 […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Mar 8 2019
Oceania Cruises reviews
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Holland America adds US$10 charge to curb passenger gluttony

Going for seconds on Holland America Line will add to your bill as the line trials an extra charge for every second entrée ordered in the main dining room. For the month of March, ordering […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 7 2019
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