“I bought Carnival shares and got over US$1160 in bonuses”
Cruise line shareholders receive bonuses that make their investment pay again and again.
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Are cruisers right to whinge over lost New Caledonia ports?
P&O online forums have been rife with debate, after the conflict in New Caledonia has led to the rescheduling of several cruises. Many cruisers are complaining of having cruises over inflated with sea days due to the ports not being replaced with alternatives, as well as other complaints, such as the port taxes not being refunded from the cruise fare.Â
Spanish port to slap cap on “locust” cruise passengers
A Spanish port is looking set to tighten rules on cruise capacity, limiting the number of passengers per day, or even lowering the number of terminals.
Price rises are inevitable – but here’s how you save $1881 now
A former industry expert believes Australian cruise prices are set to increase as lines start to remove their vessels from the region.
The 15-year cruise that is cheaper than life in Sydney
Villa Vie will be the first retirement at sea line to sail. And is it cheaper than living in Sydney?
Revealed: The destination stealing Australia’s cruise ships
It’s been a remarkable mystery for months: why, as Australia’s love of cruising is soaring, has the industry cut back on homeported ships?
Where cruise lines stand on the Big Debate: should smoking be banned
Should smokers be allowed to light up on board a cruise ship? It’s a big debate among cruisers
Gratuities are increasing: Where to expect the biggest hikes
Cruise gratuities are increasing. But while Australian holiday-makers might not see the daily charge, it is still absorbed into our fare.
Shock as Princess opts to homeport only two ships in Australia and axes scores of cruises
Princess Cruises, one of Australia’s favourites, has just two ships in Australia in 2025 after cancelling Grand Princess sailings