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Avatar of Bernadette ChuaBernadette Chua

Bernadette is the Content Director for Cruise Passenger and Cruise & Travel magazine. She has travelled around the world, reviewing different types of cruise ships for the last 10 years. In her prior life, she was a news journalist where she had won a Mumbrella and Walkley Award. But these days, she spends her time on the high seas or the rivers of Europe.

Top 11 Biggest Cruise Ships in the World (2026)

22 May 20262 Apr 2026 by Bernadette Chua
biggest cruise ships icon of the seas out to ocean

Like floating cities, today’s mega ships offer a blend of luxury, entertainment, and premium features. But if you think these ships are big, wait until you see what’s set to launch.

Categories Ships Tags MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean

Adventures at sea without the risk with 1Cover

2 Apr 20261 Apr 2026 by Bernadette Chua
Cruise ship in Antarctica

Taking an expedition cruise? Hereโ€™s how 1Cover Travel Insurance protects travellers on expedition voyages.

Categories News Tags travel insurance

Sail Japan, Alaska and Mexico on a fly, cruise and stay holiday

1 Apr 202627 Mar 2026 by Bernadette Chua
A woman enjoying a cocktail

Awaken your inner explorer with this one-of-a-kind journey across Japan, Alaska and Mexico.

Categories News Tags My Cruises

Ambassador Cruise Line launched 2028/29 season

25 Mar 202625 Mar 2026 by Bernadette Chua
Ambassador Cruise Line

Guests will be able to access savings of up to 25 per cent off for single guests, 15 per cent off Premium Drinks Packages and more.

Categories News

Princess opens bookings for its 115-day 2028 World Cruise onboard the Coral Princess

11 Mar 2026 by Bernadette Chua
coral princess docked at a port on a world cruise

The voyage includes calls to the South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand and a maiden call to Mossel Bay in South Africa.

Categories News Tags Princess 3 Comments

Explora Journeys launches 2029 World Cruise which will visit Australia

12 Feb 202612 Feb 2026 by Bernadette Chua
Explora III in Asia

EXPLORA I will also visit Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific on a number of segments.

Categories News Tags Explora Journeys

Scenic Group launches new loyalty program combining both brands

10 Feb 2026 by Bernadette Chua
Scenic

There will be four tiers for guests โ€“ Gold, Diamond, Emerald and Chairman’s Club that will come with their own perks.

Categories News Tags Emerald Cruises, Scenic

Cruise lines heavily invest in refurbishing older ships to attract return cruisers

5 Feb 2026 by Bernadette Chua
Celebrity Cruises is making its classics new again with a revitalization of its Solstice Series_The Retreat Sundeck

Several cruise lines are investing heavily in refurbishing older vessels in their fleet to attract cruisers to try new offerings on familiar favourites.

Categories News Tags Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean 1 Comment

The complete guide to cruise gratuities

4 Feb 2026 by Bernadette Chua
Silversea's Silver Spirit deck

Wondering how much to tip your staff on your next cruise? Here is Cruise Passenger’s complete guide to gratuities.

Categories Tips & Advice Tags Gratuities
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