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Watch: couple beg captain to stop after missing cruise ship

The couple were on a nine-day cruise on MSC Splendida and were late getting back to the ship in the port town of Bari. The pair of them were yelling “Captain, wait for us please. You can do it if you want to.”

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Aug 21 2023
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Federal Government confirms cruise vaccination review

The Federal Government has confirmed it is reviewing conflicting cruise vaccination protocols, which may allow unvaccinated cruisers back on ships.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Aug 18 2023
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Cruise line bosses say prices must rise – here’s how you can beat hikes as high as $1,000 pp

First the good news: cruise holidays are still amazing value. Now the bad: it can't last much longer and fares will increase.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Aug 11 2023
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Want to save $2500 per month living on a cruise ship? Here’s how

The cost of living in Australia has skyrocketed. But Cruise Passenger has crunched the numbers and found it is cheaper to live on a cruise ship than on dry land.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Aug 9 2023
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Battle of the premium ships: Who should you sail with?

It's probably the most hotly contested category in cruising. For those who want to add a splash of class to their trip without breaking the bank, premium is where to do it.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Aug 4 2023
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Princess package changes: Why passengers are angry

Princess Cruises has announced a revamping of their dining offerings. But while the news seems purely positive on the surface, it has left cruise passengers confused and upset. 

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Aug 3 2023
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I received a $47,000 Covid bill – but the treatment was ‘exceptional’

When Cruise Passenger reported on the $21,000 Covid bill Brian Shaw received while on an American ship, it quickly became clear that the way lines dealt with sick passengers was a big source of concern. […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Jul 28 2023
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How to save thousands on cruise and flights for Europe 2024

Industry experts have said the high price of flights will not slow down in 2024. But savvy travellers are booking their airfares earlier.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Jul 28 2023
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Aussie couple charged $21,000 for catching Covid on their overseas cruise

Brian and Loretta Shaw were cruising from New York to Barcelona on the Norwegian Epic when they caught the disease. And after days of isolation and IV therapy they were handed a $21,000 medical bill and asked to settle it before they disembarked.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Jul 21 2023
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Another cruise ruined by NZ bio rules: Should we now halt sailings across the ditch?

Another cruise ship has been banned from New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park over biofouling, provoking fury from passengers.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Mar 10 2023
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