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Norwegian Cruise Line in Santorini
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Cruise lines claim you can sail the Med for half the price of a hotel stay. But is it true?

Cruise Passenger compare a seven-night cruise from Venice to Rome versus a road trip along the same Mediterranean coastlines

WORDS BY Alice Williams . Oct 4 2024
Cruise ships in Juneau
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Initial votes of Juneau’s ship free Saturdays favour cruise

The Alaskan town of Juneau has voted to continue to see cruise ships on Saturdays, with no limits.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Oct 3 2024
Zumba Cruise, Royal Caribbean
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Cruise lines are targeting Millennials – I know, I’m one of them

Why so many people are changing their minds about cruising, from someone who has changed their mind about cruising.

WORDS BY Alice Williams . Oct 3 2024
Perfect Day Coco Cay Slide Aerial
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The 10 cruise private islands to visit before Lelepa opens

You might have been reading about cruise lines’ private islands in the Caribbean, but Australians rejoice – we might soon be getting our own, much closer to home.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 3 2024
Silver Nova restaurant La Terrazza is open to the elements .
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Why October is the perfect time to book your cruise

By Joel Katz, Managing Director in Australasia, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Cruise Month has returned to Australia and New Zealand, giving us plenty to be excited about as we sail into a busy summer […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 3 2024
Celebrity Edge in Sydney
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Celebrity Cruises releases 2025 voyages including a new 110-night Grand Voyage from Hong Kong

Celebrity Cruises has revealed new itineraries across the globe, including the line’s first every 110-night world cruise.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 2 2024
A family onboard in the pool the new Carnival Cruise Line's 2026/27 itineraries
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Carnival Cruise Line’s 2026/27 itineraries with homeports in Sydney and Brisbane

Carnival Cruise Line's 2026/27 itineraries have been revealed. The cruise line will have two additional ships from P&O Cruises Australia.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 2 2024
Villa Vie finally leaves Belfast
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Ville Vie residential ship is finally en route to her first destination

In our rolling coverage of the calamitous cruise ship, we're thrilled to report that she's finally on her way.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Oct 1 2024
Diamond Princess, Sydney Harbour
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Onboard the Diamond Princess, back in Australia after six years

The last time Princess Diamond saw Sydney Harbour was 2017. Now she's back in time to launch the 2024-2025 wave season.

WORDS BY Alice Williams . Sep 27 2024