Across the top of Australia
There are no roads to this land. Expedition cruiser Roderick Eime goes in search of ancient art, mysteries and tales almost forgotten in Australia’s Top End.
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Tahiti cruising aboard Paul Gauguin
So we come to Paul Gauguin. Not the 19th-century artist who showed the world the beauty of Tahiti, but the luxurious modern cruise ship named after him. Launched in 1998 specifically to cruise in French Polynesia, she has found her niche and is rarely less than fully booked.
Stormy weather
Weather can be fickle anywhere, and at any time of year, but there are few things to bear in mind when choosing where to cruise and when.
Health at sea
Health at sea is a question I am asked about quite frequently, and having had the unfortunate need to visit the medical centre on board Carnival Splendor on my recent Mexican Riviera cruise, I now have some first-hand experience to share.
Photographs on early cruising
Cruising from Australia in the 1920s and 1930s was still in its infancy when these photographs were taken. Life on board the ships then followed a more relaxed style than today, with passengers organising their own entertainment.
Borneo wilderness
Discover the jungle-clad frontier of Borneo on the ultimate cruise holiday. Adventure cruise writer Roderick Eime shows us the best cruising ports in the region.
A River Runs Through It
River cruising is rising in popularity again but where did the trend start and which rivers led the way?
Celebrations at Sea: A personal view
Maritime historian Rob Henderson shares experiences of celebrations on board cruise ships – birthdays, weddings, Christmas, New Year and ANZAC Day on board Princess Cruises’ Dawn Princess.
The Middle East onboard the Silver Whisper
A cruise aboard the sumptuous Silver Whisper introduces us to the richly varied countries and cultures of the Arabian Peninsula.
