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Laura paid for an unobstructed cabin. This was her view…

Cruise passenger Laura Dowsethill paid for an obstructed cabin on her Royal Caribbean cruise and was shocked to find her view.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Mar 1 2024
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Virgin Voyages pulls out of Australia

Virgin Voyages has pulled out of Australia and New Zealand for her second season.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 27 2024
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Here’s how you can retire at sea without risking your savings

The collapse of some cruise companies promising retirement at sea has made many feel the dream is unattainable.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Feb 22 2024
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2024 may be the year of cruise cancellations – here are your rights

With 3 cancellations in February alone, it looks like a bad year for cruise ship changes. Here are your rights.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Feb 16 2024
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Oh baby! Pregnant mum turned away from family cruise  

A Gold Coast mum kicked off her Carnival cruise because she was 26 weeks pregnant has demanded her money back.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 16 2024
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How Jane missed her $35,000 cruise and almost lost the lot

Jane Peeters booked a dream cruise to Antarctica. But she was almost left $35,000 out of pocket when she had to cancel her cruise.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Feb 15 2024
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Sun Princess delays maiden voyage again

The launch of the highly anticipated Sun Princess has been delayed until February 28.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 15 2024
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Love is in the air: Royal Caribbean couple get engaged on Ovation

It’s a Royal Caribbean love story well deserved of a Valentine’s Day shout-out.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 14 2024
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129 passengers, 25 crew struck by norovirus outbreak in US

More than 150 passengers on a cruise ship heading to Australia report being ill after norovirus outbreak in the US.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 12 2024
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Updated: No cheers for the sobering rules around alcohol package deals

Non-drinkers are being penalised for their partners’ drinking habits with cruisers forced to buy two of the same alcohol package deals.

WORDS BY Grant Jones . Feb 8 2024
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Ruby Princess passengers face huge legal bill after rejecting $15m

Cruisers involved in the Ruby Princess class action could be left with a huge legal bill after rejecting a $15 million settlement offer.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 8 2024
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Forever cruisers flee as demand for refunds rise

More Victoria Cruises Line clients have joined the queue for US$10,000 refunds. And its vice president admitting occupancy has plummeted to just 53 per cent.

WORDS BY Grant Jones . Feb 7 2024
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