Has residential cruising finally come of age? There are real options for retirement at sea
There is now a trend of cruise lines promising affordable retirement at sea. But is it all a pipe dream?
Tallis Boerne Marcus
Big savings in our 10 last-minute deals to get you on board Australia’s wave season
A massive 63 ships will roll across our shores, with a healthy mix of giant family ships, smaller luxury vessels and everything in between set to visit the Aussie coastline this summer.
“Someone filming me whilst sleeping without my consent? There is no world, in my mind, where that is okay”
A curious corner of cruise community debate is that of whether it’s okay to take your bed or lines onto your balcony and enjoy naps there or not.
Why new-to-cruise Aussies are flocking to weekend cruises – here’s how you can too
While Australia is already filled with cruise fanatics, who are known for their loyalty and repeat cruisers, it appears that plenty of new cruisers are coming to join the party as well.
Star Princess has set off on her first voyage – here’s what to know
There’s cause for celebration over at Princess Cruises as their newest ship, Star Princess, sails off on its maiden voyage. The ship becomes the 17th ship in the fleet.
Aussie cruisers put a $15,000 deposit down for a life at sea – they are still waiting to sail
Dennis and Taryna Wawn from Perth were amongst those who put down a deposit with apparent residential cruise line Victoria Cruises Line.
How to choose between Discovery Princess, Celebrity Edge and Oceania Riviera
Australians are trading up when it comes to their local cruises, perhaps parlaying airfares into better suites on more upmarket ships. And lines are responding with better vessels. Princess is a hugely popular line amongst Australian cruisers, and is fielding its newest ship Discovery Princess, which has fans very excited. But Celebrity Cruises is on … Read more
“We have no problem with our crew having tattoos. They certainly don’t affect their work ethic.”
Cruise Passenger readers always have plenty to say about what’s going on in Australian cruise, and in the broader cruise community. Your Say covers “tattoos” as a topic for this week’s interest area.
Who is being greedy? NCL starts charges for second entrees at meal times – “This is ridiculous,” say cruisers
Norwegian Cruise Line’s new USD$5 (AUD$7.50) fee for second entrees has the cruise world divided.
