Aussies hit by world cruise fail ask: Was it a pipe dream?
Residential world cruise concepts are foundering after cost overruns, investor withdrawal and a lack of ships.
Grant Jones
Banned for life over a gummie – the things you can’t bring on a cruise
Medicinal marijuana gummies are among the banned items on board a cruise ship but you can bring along your metal detector.
Gratuities soar – but Aussies save by booking overseas trips locally
Royal Caribbean is the latest line to increase their daily gratuity charge, but how can you save?
Jamie’s Italian cruise dream comes true on Ovation of the Seas
Jamie Oliver hosted an exclusive brunch on Ovation of the Seas at Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal to mark the start of Royal Caribbean’s local cruise season.
Big Ship dilemma as 4000 face queues to board in Cairns
Thousands of passengers queue for hours in heat and humidity as they wait for just four catamarans to return them to Quantum of the Seas moored off Cairns.
Did dressing for dinner turn Aussies off Cunard?
Increasing costs, poor exchange rates, even dressing for dinner – have been some of the reasons floated for Cunard’s withdrawal.
Norwegian Cruise Line halts 2024 Israel port stops – others also make changes
Norwegian Cruise Line has cancelled all stops to Israel in 2024 as the war with militant group Hamas continues to escalate.
How Carnival and Cruise Passenger saved a couple’s engagement plans
How Cruise Passenger helped an Adelaide couple and first-time cruisers after they became marooned at Circular Quay.
‘I was forced to upgrade despite my sick wife’
Coral Princess cruise passenger Michael Psirakis was quite happy with this cabin on Deck 8 midship. That was until he was upgraded to Deck 5 right at the back of the ship.
Cruisers rush for travel insurance over Covid fears – 5 ways to save
Improved digital insurance options, specialised coverage including on-shore excursions and better deals for solo women are all set to improve cruise travel insurance in the coming year.
Summer bargains mean savings of 75 per cent or thousands of dollars
Cruise lines are offering rock-bottom prices for last-minute local departures as Australians jump on board bargain-basement voyages.Â
Carnival Australia found negligent over Ruby Princess Covid outbreak
Carnival Australia has been found to be negligent and engaged in misleading representations after a COVID-19 outbreak on Ruby Princess in 2020, the Federal Court has found.
