Norwegian Cruise Line in Sydney Harbour

Australia’s cruise season about to kick off with 63 ships and thousands of cruisers

Australia could be heading for a record-setting cruise season, as dozens of international vessels chart their way to local shores between October and April, and Australians fly overseas.

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Uniworld couple sititng on a ship under a bridge in Europe

Uniworld Expands with New Luxury Ships, Luxury Gold Tours, and Spotlight on India

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has unveiled a wave of new developments that promise to reshape the way Australians experience luxury travel.

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A cruise ship deck of the Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas from the air

Passenger “cut open” and guests horrified as water slide splits open on Icon of the Seas

Passengers on board Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, faced chaos when an acrylic panel in the “Frightening Bolt” water slide shattered mid-ride, injuring a male guest.

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Regent Sevens seas dress code

Regent Seven Seas bows to the inevitable and changes dress code on jeans

It’s a cruise debate as old as the sails on a schooner: Can denim jeans - even the coolest brands - ever be worn on a formal night?

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Princess package changes

Princess Cruises changes premium package again, but guests still upset

In an apparent bid to stem the criticism, Princess Cruises has made a small change to one of its Premium Package.

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Inside the Seven Seas Prestige

Australians join the rush to buy the world’s most expensive cruise ship suite

Australians have joined the world-wide rush to book Regent Seven Seas Prestige, Regent Seven Seas Cruises new ships which has the world’s largest suite.

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People on the dance floor

Laying down the law: Are cruise line bans becoming more intrusive, and are they fair?

Cruise line bans are increasing, with Carnival Cruise Lines is accused of banning hip hop music.

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Jonathan Shackleton and Ponant Expeditions

“My fears for the polar regions” – Jonathan Shackleton worried about overtourism

Jonathan Shackleton, family historian and cousin of the legendary explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, is setting sail on an aboard the Le Commandant Charco

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Carnival's President Christine Duffy

Carnival Cruises loyalty program: President steps in – can she win over angry Fun People?

Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy has penned a letter to millions of past and present guests about the changes to the line's loyalty program.

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