Ovation of the Seas sails through Milford Sound, New Zealand

‘Two wineries and a small cheese ’n’ bickie plate: AU$300’: How to beat shore excursion price rises

Passengers are preparing for post-cruise “bill shock” as lines look for extra cash grabs from shore excursions and once-free onboard extras.

News

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A render of Villa Vie Odyssey in a fjiord 15-year cruise

Retirement at sea line Villa Vie takes delivery of first ship

Villa Vie Residences starts refit of MS Braemar to relaunch as Odyssey, beginning the start of its three-and-a-half year world cruise concept.

News

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Royal Caribbean cruise lines

Royal Caribbean cruisers vote on new calls from Red Sea cancellation

Royal Caribbean International’s nine-month “Ultimate World Cruise” aboard Serenade of the Seas cancels its Red Sea and Suez Canal transit.

News, Destinations

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A photo of Caledonian Sky

Lucky couple wins Captain Cook Fiji cruise worth $23,000

Cruise Passenger subscriber Lyn James, from the NSW Central Coast, has won a trip to Fiji with Captain Cook Cruises worth $23,000.

Competitions, News

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Passenger anger over missing Antarctica

Passengers angry at missing out on Antarctica

Angry passengers on Norwegian Star say their course was rerouted mid-way through their voyage, forcing them to miss Antarctica, only finding out via the onboard app.

News

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Three year cruise on Miray Cruises

Is retiring at sea just a pipe dream? Here’s what you need to know

Is the concept of retiring at sea on a residential cruise still viable? Passengers are asking the question as another company hits rough waters.

News

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service charges

The cost of cruising rises as Cunard puts up service charges

Passengers on Cunard will pay a bit more in hotel and dining service charges up US$1.50pp per day from the end of April.

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Waiter serving cocktail

Updated: No cheers for the sobering rules around alcohol package deals

Non-drinkers are being penalised for their partners’ drinking habits with cruisers forced to buy two of the same alcohol package deals.

News

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MS Veendam

Forever cruisers flee as demand for refunds rise

More Victoria Cruises Line clients have joined the queue for US$10,000 refunds. And its vice president admitting occupancy has plummeted to just 53 per cent.

News

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