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The most expensive cruise suite at sea: Inside the $1.25m Regent Seven Seas Splendor cabin

Regent Seven Seas have announced their 2027 world cruise will be their first world cruise to be hosted on Seven Seas Splendor.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Mar 28 2024
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Exclusive: Record season, but price rises on the way, says survey

Australia’s cruise season, which ends in just a few short weeks, has proved to be the biggest yet, but price rises are likely on the way for next season.

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Mar 28 2024
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The Great Compensation Debate: How much is enough?

Cruisers like Paula Ellis were dismayed to find out their 2025 P&O New Zealand cruise had been changed to a Vanuatu itinerary. Ellis already had her cruise booked for 12 months and is now left unsure how to proceed.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Mar 28 2024
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I’m a size 24 and too embarrassed to fly – what can I do? – Kathy Lette

Columnist Kathy Lette on the pitfalls of plus-size travel and the prospect of a swingers’ cruise as opposed to a trip in Paris.

WORDS BY Kathy Lette . Mar 28 2024
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Cruisers add to NSW visitor economy boost

Cruise passenger arrivals have helped the NSW visitor economy surpass the $50 billion mark in expenditure for the first time in history. Data from Tourism Research Australia (TRA) shows domestic and international travellers contributed a […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 27 2024
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Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse causes cruise chaos

The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, caused by the MV Dali container ship, will impact cruise ships sailing out of Port Maryland.

WORDS BY Grant Jones . Mar 27 2024
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P&O’s Pacific Explorer assists in rescue

P&O’s Pacific Explorer is assisting in a major search and rescue operation off Port Lincoln after a fishing boat capsized.

WORDS BY Grant Jones . Mar 26 2024
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It’s Wiggles v Disney as Royal Caribbean calls up an Aussie icon

Join Royal Caribbean and The Wiggles for a wiggly adventure! Exciting family holidays await in Australia. Compare with Disney Cruise Line's magic voyage.

WORDS BY Elliot Nash . Mar 26 2024
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Updated: Brilliance of the Seas cruise cut short, heads to Newcastle for repairs

Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas has cut short its current South Pacific sailing and has limped back into Sydney with propulsion issues.

WORDS BY Grant Jones . Mar 25 2024
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Which is more affordable for a family: A cruise or a resort?

Cruisers are expressing concerns around the increase in cruise prices. What is more cost effective - a resort or cruise?

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Mar 22 2024
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‘Where should I take my married lover on holiday?’ – Kathy Lette

New columnist Kathy Lette on how to reconcile environmental anxiety with wanderlust in a relationship, plus how early is too early to arrive at the airport.

WORDS BY Kathy Lette . Mar 22 2024