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.
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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
Australia waves goodbye to the Grand Princess…for now
An Aussie favourite, Grand Princess has bid adieu to Australian shores as it heads to Puerto Rico. While she sadly won’t be here for Australia’s next cruise season, the good news is that she’ll be back.
‘Only two specialty dinners on my 113 day Princess world cruise – is that fair?’
Princess Cruises packages are causing quite a stir among cruises who say they are unfair
Caps to be set on Alaska cruise capacity
Alaska is about to begin a bumper cruise season, however, future seasons aren’t looking quite as promising. From 2026, the major Alaskan port of Juneau will begin to place caps on capacity.