Teresa Ooi 
Ovation of the Seas will spend a longer time in Australia making 2018/19 the biggest season yet for the megaliner. Royal Caribbean Line has extended the ship’s season with the addition of two new sailings to the South Pacific and New Zealand next year before she leaves for her maiden season in Alaska. Ovation will … Read more
This year will be one of the biggest for cruise holidays with some new advancements, ships and more people taking to the sea. So what are the cool new cruise trends for 2018? We talk to travel experts on how they see the market and what they predict will be cruise trends for this year. … Read more
It’s the strongest booking month of the year. So if you want to bag a bargain, open up your travel diary and start planning. To help, we’ve talked to some of the best travel experts on what are the best value cruises this year. Here’s what they recommend: “New Zealand seems to be hot destination … Read more
Tassie’s amazing appeal to cruise lines is delivering the Apple Isle’s best cruise season yet – but just as more lines are considering putting the destination on their itineraries, residents have signalled a Venice-style ban or limit to ship numbers. Over 12,000 residents of have signed a petition calling on the State Government to ban … Read more
Ok, we know. You’ve just got back from your holiday – and now you want another. Don’t worry – you’re not alone. The good news is it’s the sales season. And that means bargains. P&O has a flash sale (though it will be over tonight, so you’ll have to be quick). Royal Caribbean has a mega … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If you need a holiday over the festive season, last minute cruise deals around Australia, New Zealand and the surrounding region, will come as a welcome escape. Not only will you and your family be transported to tropical islands and sandy beaches, there are a fantastic variety of destinations to choose from. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_single_image image=”49514″ … Read more
The modern day cruise ship is kitted out with heaps of gadgets, rides, activities and specialty dining venues – all of which comes at a cost. But as the cruise bill starts to add up, we’ve found some ways for you to keep entertained on the ship for free. Karaoke Lots of cruise lines have … Read more
Fine dining is now an integral part of cruising. Teresa Ooi takes a look at 10 of the cruise lines that do it best. Food glorious food. While orphans in the popular West End musical Oliver could only dream of it, it’s a reality for today’s cruise passenger. Over recent years, cruise cuisine has been … Read more
With Christmas just round the corner, what are top luxury cruise trends for 2018? We pick the top six trends for next year. 1. Enriching healing and wellness experience Rejuvenation, wellness and spa at sea are hot. As a record 1.3 million Australians take to ocean cruises, more are looking to recharge themselves both physically … 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.
