Bernadette Chua 
Cruise passengers may experience delays over the next week after Immigration and Boarder Protection workers resumed strike action. Today was the first day workers at Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal went on strike after the action was delayed last week following the Brussels terror attack. The Celebrity Solstice arrived early this morning but according to a … Read more
It’s been the biggest and best wave season. Now comes “winter cruising” – for some, and even better time to take to the waters. In fact, it might be the perfect time to snatch some cheap cruise deals and visit destinations which you wouldn’t want to visit when it’s scorching hot. Here are nine of … Read more
Royal Caribbean is raising the cost of gratuities in standard and guest suites, making it one of the most expensive in Australia. While the rise is just 55 cents a day, it is just the latest from cruise lines. It once again opens up the debate about the way payments are extracted from guests and … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] New England — the birthplace of America — is filled with rich history, cultural attractions, fascinating cities, scenic villages, and outdoor adventures at every turn. Discover white sandy beaches and lighthouses, brilliant fall foliage, expansive lakes, panoramic mountain views, and dockside restaurants with delicious seafood chowder, lobster, and blueberry pie. Travellers taking a cruise … Read more
They are the secrets that only the cruise cognoscenti know about getting the very best deals: when to buy what ship and which destination. Well, reading Cruise Passenger’s newsletter and Midweek Deals review helps! But there are some insider tips that will shave hundreds of dollars of your dream holiday. Here’s our pick of the … Read more
Lively, captivating and compelling, Jamaica has a spirit all its own. Nearly 90 percent of population is of African descent, and the influence can be felt through Jamaica’s music, food, art and culture. Hailed as the birthplace of reggae, this uniquely Jamaican style of music found international fame, due largely to the success of its most … Read more
The British Virgin Islands are made up of four main islands; Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke. BVI  was colonised by the Brits in 1672 and remains a British Overseas Territory though, unusually, there’s very little British influence to be found. The main island is Tortola, home to business and trade and the capital, Road … Read more
To celebrate International Women’s Day, the luxurious and majestic Queen Victoria was lit purple on Tuesday, the international recognised colour for women’s rights. She was also wearing a 60-metre long banner on her hull which was sporting this year’s message, #PledgeForParity. A special function was held onboard for women from all different fields. The event … Read more
Located between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, the twin-island country of Antigua and Barbuda was named by Christopher Columbus in 1493 in honour of Spain’s Virgin of La Antigua. Barbuda means bearded in Spanish and the island was named after wild fig trees found in the region which have a beard like appearance. … 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.
