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Avatar of Isabelle JamesIsabelle James

Isabelle is a culture and travel writer with more than three years of experience reporting on international, national and local travel news. She is passionate about uncovering destinations, cultures and experiences, with Menorca, Tokyo and Australiaโ€™s South Coast among her favourite places to explore.

Dare to compare: MSC World America and Icon of the Seas, battle of the heavyweights

23 Apr 2025 by Isabelle James
MSC World America and Icon of the Seas

Read our comparison of two of the world’s biggest ships: MSC World America and Icon of the Seas.

Categories Tips & Advice Tags Icon of the Seas, MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean

Discovery Princess will set sail from Singapore

29 Apr 202516 Apr 2025 by Isabelle James
Discovery Princess ships sailing

This news comes after Singapore announced they would be performing extensive upgrades to Singapore’s Marina Bay Cruise Centre.

Categories News Tags Princess Cruises, Singapore 2 Comments

Norwegian Spirit

10 Apr 202615 Apr 2025 by Isabelle James
Norwegian Spirit sailing

Norwegian Spirit’s compact size, dining options and classic style appeals to couples seeking bucket-list itineraries and a relaxed holiday.

Categories Norwegian Cruise Line Tags Norwegian Cruise Line

Regal Princess

10 Apr 202615 Apr 2025 by Isabelle James
Princess Cruises's Regal Princess at sea

Regal Princess is one of Princess’ four Royal-Class ships. Interestingly, she’s the second ship to sail for Princess Cruises under that name.

Categories Princess Cruises Tags Princess Cruises, Regal Princess

Holland America Line extends 2026 Europe season- here’s how to see the Northern Lights

14 Jul 202515 Apr 2025 by Isabelle James
Northern Lights HAL

Destinations include the Mediterranean and the Arctic, with opportunities to see the Northern Lights at their most visible.

Categories News Tags Holland America Line

Aranui Cruises’ new cargo-cruise ship fusion will sail French Polynesia’s south from 2027

4 Apr 2025 by Isabelle James
a rendering of aranoa

The new ship, Aranoa, will cruise French Polynesia’s south in 2027, bringing tourists and cargo to remote islands.

Categories News Tags Aranui, French Polynesia

The great dress code debate is back: Denim do or don’t? Which side are you on?

17 Sep 202530 Mar 2025 by Isabelle James
a woman wears jeans on a cruise ship

The controversy around whether or not jeans are acceptable attire for dining on a cruise is highly debated.

Categories News, Tips & Advice Tags Carnival Cruise Line 10 Comments

The results are in! Here are the holiday habits of Australiaโ€™s most loyal cruisers

21 Mar 2025 by Isabelle James
Highly commended luxury cruise line: Crystal Cruises

It will be the number one issue at the upcoming election. But what is the cost of living doing to the holiday habits of Australia’s most loyal cruisers? Not much, it seems. Almost 40 per cent told us they were continuing to spend on travel, and another 30 per cent admitted they were being more … Read more

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Queen Elizabeth completes extensive transformation, but sadly she won’t be coming back to Australia

27 Mar 202520 Mar 2025 by Isabelle James
Queen Elizabeth's transformation the Queens Room Cunard

Queen Elizabeth has just undergone an extensive makeover, in a bid to match the modern feel of her recently-launched sister, Queen Anne.

Categories News Tags Cunard
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