Teresa Ooi 
Luxury French line Ponant has rolled out new, enticing itineraries that extend from Africa, the Maldives and the Arabian Gulf to India, China, Myanmar, Japan and Tahiti for 2020-21. “Be it the gardens of Japan, the game reserves of Africa, diving and snorkelling in the crystal waters of Polynesia or experiencing the exotic fairyland of … Read more
Wisdom, it is said, comes with age and experience. So don’t be surprised that the more you cruise, the more you pick up on the unofficial hidden secrets that cruise lines do not reveal. Ask any seasoned cruiser and they will know a thing or two about how to save money, how to get more … Read more
Silversea has just launched its new Grand Voyages collection, and it includes an amazing circumnavigation of Australia lasting 51 days. It will feature 30 ports in three countries departing Sydney on 31 October to 20 December 2020. Silver Muse will travel from Australia to New Zealand, plus the isles of Indonesia whilst visiting 30 different ports of … Read more
Call it a perk, bonus, enticement or reward, onboard credit is essentially free money you can spend during your cruise holiday. Because it is free, it’s worth making the effort to research the various options so you can make the most of it. Generally, onboard credit can be used for nearly every purchase you make … Read more
Solo cruisers are taking to the sea and rivers for their holidays in a big way and lines are recognising this growing market. To attract more single travellers, many are not just offering deals, but they are revamping their vessels with single cabins, hosting solo parties and more. Here are some of the lines, both … Read more
When Robyne Armstrong’s marriage broke down, she decided to start holidaying by herself. It was her first foray into solo cruising and since then, she has done six voyages on her own. The vivacious and glamorous spa owner from Sydney has had good and bad experiences on her solo cruises – and even a marriage … Read more
History buffs and those who want to learn about war-time history in lesser known battlefields, can book an inaugural Mat McLachlan WW2 history cruise to Papua New Guinea. The 10-night cruise on P&O Pacific Dawn is an exclusive collaboration of Mat McLachlan, Cruiseco and P&O Cruises which departs from Brisbane on 26 August 2020. Prices … Read more
Once copious amount of food, booze and cocktails would be enough to entice a newbie to take a holiday on a cruise ship. Today, lines are going out of their way to sign up celebrity chefs, television stars and famous singers to front their specialty restaurants and cabaret shows. Here’s a Who’s Who of cruise … Read more
P&O Cruises has lined up more itineraries than ever in regional Australia for the 20/21 summer season in Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne. Brisbane will offer 30 itineraries for 2021 summer season with longer cruises to idyllic South Pacific Islands and Papua New Guinea as well as shorter, themed sailings. The line’s flagship Pacific Explorer will … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
