Bernadette Chua 
Fiona Coleman and her family had planned the ultimate holiday – a $28,000 trip to Asia which included flights, a voyage with Royal Caribbean, accommodation in Japan and rail tickets. It was a dream come true, and a chance to celebrate one last family holiday before her eldest left school. But now it has ended … Read more
Australian cruisers have backed the country’s strict stance on cruise lines requiring COVID testing before boarding their voyages. Cruise lines around the world are dropping testing requirements, after America’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed their health and safety protocols. Lines from the Royal Caribbean Group, Carnival Cruise Line and MSC Cruises revealed they … Read more
Just when you think yourself to be a seasoned expedition cruiser, Ponant has some fresh new discoveries in store for their passengers and they’re hitting the road to share their newest adventures in luxury voyages and small ship explorations. You can meet the experts face to face at various locations around Australia over the coming … Read more
You won’t find Michael Clarke or Mark McInnes hanging out in the regular airport lounges.
Some are already here, of course. But in just a few weeks time, Australia’s wave season begins in earnest with some of the best ships ever on display. Luxury cruise lines and small ship operators are returning in force for what promises to be a jam packed few months from September to March. Here’s what … Read more
Crossing the pool deck on my way to breakfast, I spotted two mice. On most cruise ships this would be a cause for alarm, but on Disney Wish bumping into Mickey and Minnie is par for the course, reports Joanna Booth. In fact, it’s peopled by a whole host of colourful characters from the big … Read more
Jumbo-sized raindrops fall quickly as the heavens open at the newly revamped Silky Oaks Lodge, on the edge of the ancient Daintree Rainforest in Far North Queensland, but I don’t mind a bit. I just sink deeper into my outdoor grey stone bath while listening to the soothing sound of steady rainfall and the gurgling … Read more
Barcelona has become the first cruise port to propose an “emissions tax” specifically targeting ships. The Spanish city is one of Europe’s busiest ports and is a popular cruise destination for Mediterranean voyages. Like Venice, the city’s environmental activities have criticised the local government for having high levels of carbon emissions, air pollution and overtourism. … Read more
As more ships return to service and cruise lines return to full capacity, many ships still have cabins especially for last-minute bookings. This means there are bargains to be had. Lines like Princess, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line and P&O Cruises are offering onboard spending money as well as huge discounts. Some lines are also … Read more