Bernadette Chua 
Norwegian Cruise Line has increased its gratuities – while a Cruise Passenger survey has found that the average a cruiser pays is US$13.50 (AU$19). Norwegian, which sails Norwegian Jewel around Australia, has increased the daily service charge by US$0.49c. Gratuities have always been a hot topic amongst cruise passengers. While some have gratuities itemised on … Read more
Roman philosopher Seneca once said, “voyage, travel, and change of place impart vigour.” The man who tutored Julius Caesar knew a thing or two about travelling. Regent Seven Seas Voyager’s 11-night cruise around the cities and towns of the Adriatic might have been made for him. Rich in history, the cruise is designed for an … Read more
Dublin has joined a list of popular European destinations to crack down on cruise passengers, as it halves the number of calls made by cruise lines by 2021. In a statement from the Dublin port authority, the company said that following the rising number of cruise ships stopping at the port, and what it described … Read more
Big Broadway productions, saucy dance moves and amazingly large entertainment spectacles are exactly what you’ll find onboard Norwegian Cruise Line ships. The line offers guests a range of shows which include the Tony award-winning productions, Jersey Boys and Rock of Ages as well as tailor-made entertainment like ¡HAVANA! Here are five of our favourite Norwegian … Read more
The lure of Alaska lies in the scenery, but there’s plenty more to amaze you on your cruise through the region. Alaska’s landscape is a visual feast. From the deck of your cruise ship, you’ll see skyscraper-sized glaciers shift and shuffle for space, recreating the scenery minute to minute, while whales, seals, goats, dolphins, birds … Read more
A passenger is suing Royal Caribbean after he plummeted around 20 feet when he was trying out one of the line’s latest rides, the SkyPad aboard the newly-refurbished Mariner of the Seas. Casey Holladay, told NBC Chicago about his fall and said: “We were really excited because we had seen a commercial that Royal Caribbean … Read more
As the CMV’s Columbus pulled away from the docks of Yokohama in Japan, there are dozens of people grooving to the DJ for the sail away party. It’s a different vibe from the events that took place on these very decks, when this vessel was Pacific Pearl sailing Australian waters just three years ago. There … Read more
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 can go dog sledding, head out on expeditions and even stay amongst wildlife at some of the wilderness lodges. However, … Read more
“It’s a sprint not a marathon,” says the Carnival Legend’s Entertainment Director Calvyn. “There’s a much more fun atmosphere on a three-day cruise compared to something like an eight-day cruise,” he said. Short cruises are all the rage this winter, with a number of lines offering them. Some are attached to events. Others are tapping … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
