Teresa Ooi 
It’s fast becoming one of the best places to cruise, and the allure of Alaska is attracting thousands of people to see its wilderness, its culture and its wildlife. Princess Cruises offers some amazing experiences, both onboard and off their ships. There are wonderful shore excursions like lumber jack shows, whale watching by kayak, glacier … Read more
Is the 120-night Grand World Cruise on Cruise & Maritime Voyages’ flagship, Columbus, the cheapest fare on sale? CMV has just announced a saving of $11,160 per person if you book a 120-night world cruise in a deluxe balcony cabin by 18 March. The world cruise now costs $35,999 pp. In addition you will enjoy … Read more
Australia has become a top market for luxury cruise lines, thanks to our high incomes and long holidays. We’re renting suites that are up to five times bigger than the average Sydney two-bedroom apartment. So what do you get if you booked the best room on the ship? Here’s how to live the suite life… … Read more
Alaska is shaping up to be the hot cruise destination of 2019, estimated to attract more than 1.3 million passengers this year. That’s 175,000 more visitors than last year. Australians love Alaska. We’re the fifth largest market for cruise visits. So what’s powering the rise and rise of the land of adventure? Not only are … Read more
A visit to a Dark Sky sanctuary, fishing trips and fabulous food experiences are transforming the New Zealand cruise experience. Princess Cruises, who carry a quarter of Australians who cross the Tasman, have transformed their Across the Ditch program with up to 20 exclusive and immersive experiences to make it as much about what’s on … Read more
French line Ponant this week became the latest luxury line to offer free, unlimited WiFi to all guests even in the most remote destination in the world. All guests will have free access to WiFi throughout the ship during their cruise irrespective of the category of their stateroom. Using satellite connection, the service allows passengers … Read more
Ultra-luxe cruise line Silversea is planning to convert more Australians to its brand with its newest flagship sailing our waters. Speaking aboard the Silver Muse on its first visit to Sydney, recently appointed MD Adam Armstrong pledged to make Australia the line’s second biggest market “in two to three years”. Mr Armstrong is the former … Read more
Australia’s newest adventure ship, Coral Adventurer, has hit the water. Coral Expeditions held a float-out ceremony for its new flagship vessel in Vietnam this week, heralding a new era for the Australian line. Sea trials have been scheduled to start in February before the ship’s official launch ceremony, to be held in Singapore on April … Read more
It’s a bigger battle than MasterChef or My Kitchen Rules. Cruise Passenger announced its Readers’ Choice Awards this week – with the biggest voting panel in our history at 10,700. And while there were some surprises as our new and larger audience sent in their votes, none caused more of a stir than the Best … 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.
