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Cruisers are getting younger as Gen Z and Millennials take to the seas

According to Cruise Lines International Association, across 2023 the average age of an Australian Cruiser was 48.4, down from 50.4 in 2019.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Apr 16 2024
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Pacific Adventure emerges fresh from drydock

Pacific Adventure has emerged fresh from a recent drydock with new amenities onboard including new Byron Bay Club Cabanas.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 15 2024
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Princess changes their dining rules: when will you eat?

Princess Cruises has announced a change in their dining structure. And the changes will apply across the entire fleet after testing on the new Sun Princess.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Apr 15 2024
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How to use the new Qantas Points system – a cruisers’ guide

Qantas has announced some major shake ups to its frequent flyer program. Here's how to use it for your next cruise.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Apr 12 2024
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Cruise boom to deliver 1.72 million cruisers by 2028 – if we have ships

Cruise is thriving with the number of cruisers in Australasia expected to soar to 1.72 million by 2028 according to the latest report by Cruise Lines International Association.

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Apr 12 2024
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Oceania Cruises sees more new cruisers in Australia

There are more Australians new to brand and new to cruise that are starting to book upper premium lines like Oceania Cruises.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 12 2024
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Oceania Cruises launches their 2025/26 Tropics and Exotics itineraries

Oceania Cruises revealed its 2025-2026 Tropics and Exotics Collection which opens for sale on April 18, 2024.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 12 2024
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Victoria Cruises Line customers angry over cash reward 

Victoria Cruises Line uses suspect testimonials, paid actors and cash reward scheme in a latest attempt to float its residential cruise concept.

WORDS BY Grant Jones . Apr 12 2024
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5 new things Anthem of the Seas brings to Australia

Cruise Passenger was the first to break the news last week that Anthem of the Seas and Voyager of the Seas are on their way to Australia in 2025/2026.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Apr 11 2024
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How rude cruisers ‘brought me to tears’ – but is it a trend?

Has the attitude of cruisers dramatically changed in the past few years? That's one one cruiser feels after being brought to tears one night.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Apr 11 2024