Bernadette Chua 
Cruise Passenger reader’s have reacted strongly to the news that more passengers have joined a lawsuit against Carnival Australia after a cruise was redirected due to Cyclone Pam. Thousands of passengers onboard the Carnival Legend were expecting to cruise to New Caledonia, but instead, were taken to Melbourne and Hobart. It is reported that about … Read more
It’s already shaping up to be a big year for cruising – and it’s only the second week of January! Throughout 2016, there will be $7 billion of new ships arriving in berths around the globe – most interesting for us, P&O Cruises announcing that it will build a new ship specifically for the Australian … Read more
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. Forget the mess and the fuss of spending the holiday period at home when lines like Carnival, P&O, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Carnival, APT and many more provide special holiday cruises. From decorations to delicious Christmas meals, the lines go all out to ensure that guests … Read more
Cunard’s Queen Mary 2’s renowned Queens Grill and Princess Grill suites and restaurants will be redesigned during a major refit in May and June 2016. All 172 suites will be refurbished, with the bedroom and living spaces redesigned to reveal a new look and reconfigured to maximise space. Have a look at a sneak peek … Read more
They are calling it the other great Australian bite… food and wine are among the hottest tourist experiences thanks to the country’s clean and green reputation. Now homeported cruise ships are tapping in to their guests’ desire to know where their food comes from, and even to meet the farmers, fishermen and producers. Companies such … Read more
Cruise Passenger magazine has put together an interactive digital magazine for Cruise Week that allows you to experience life onboard a ship right from your desktop or mobile. Our video editing team has created a series of stunning videos that highlight the destinations, food, innovations and activities you will find on a modern cruise ship. … Read more
Music festivals at sea have taken off in the United States and, thankfully, cruisers Down Under are set to see an emergence of them. Earlier this year, Travel Superstore announced the very first electronic Sea ’N Beats as the first music festival in Australia, featuring DJs and artists like Alison Wonderland, Hayden James and Hot … Read more
Sometimes you’ll just want to relax by the pool or fill your stomach at the buffet, but when you’re looking for something just a bit more thrilling, give these activities a go. Drink cocktails inside an ice bar You’ve been soaking up the sun in the same chair on the top deck for days. What … Read more
The overwhelming stress of weddings can turn a lot of people off – guests included. Enter a cruise wedding.
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.
