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Want to stay up-to-date with the latest in cruise news? We bring you the best in consumer affairs, from the best cruise deals and comparisons to tips and advice so you can pick the best ship for you. Read up-to-date information on itineraries and destinations, onboard food, accommodation, and cruise news about all the most popular lines and operators. From the luxurious Regent Seven Seas to family fun on Royal Caribbean. We also cover brand-new launches, including some of the biggest vessels you have ever seen, such as the Icon of the Seas. Or smaller luxury ships like the Silver Nova. Whether you’re a Princess lover, or a Ponant adventurer, we will bring you the stories when they happen.

Our verdict: the Celebrity Solstice refit is brilliant and moves her into a new class – will her fares rise accordingly?

10 Apr 20269 Apr 2026 by Peter Lynch
Celebrity Solstice in Sydney after refurb (Peter Lynch)

The Celebrity Solstice has undergone a major refit, and the result is a dramatically transformed ship aimed at a more upscale, younger market.

Categories News Tags Celebrity Cruises 1 Comment

Oceania Marina refurbishment a “stem-to-stern” overhaul

9 Apr 2026 by Naomi Toy
side view of cruise ship oceania marina in sydney harbour

The Oceania Marina refurbishment will see a “reimagining” of the ship’s staterooms, public areas, dining venues and more.

Categories News Tags Oceania Cruises, Oceania Marina

What a gem! Emerald Kaia welcomes first guests on its maiden voyage

8 Apr 20268 Apr 2026 by Naomi Toy
Side view of cruise ship Emerald Kaia on the ocean

Emerald Kaia will spend its maiden season in the Mediterranean before repositioning to the Caribbean.

Categories News Tags Emerald Cruises, Emerald Kaia

Inside the $250,000 treehouse suite on the biggest ship in the world

8 Apr 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Royal Caribbean’s megaship Hero of the Seas features a 12-person treehouse suite which costs more than $250,000 a week to book.

Categories News Tags Hero of the Seas, Royal Caribbean

Discovery Princess overbooked on final Aussie voyage, guests offered free cruise not to board

8 Apr 20267 Apr 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Discovery Princess ship ported in a harbour

As Discovery Princess wrapped up its first and only Australian season, its final voyage out of Australia has seen a surprising message be sent out to guests.

Categories News Tags Discovery Princess, Princess Cruises 1 Comment

Fiji Princess runs aground near the island where Tom Hanks’ filmed Cast Away

4 May 20266 Apr 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Zoomed out view of Monuriki Island

Thirty passengers have been rescued and taken off their cruise ship after it ran aground in Fiji.

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Royal Caribbean’s Eden snub “sad” – but the town that loves cruise is still a big hit with passengers

8 Apr 20266 Apr 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
eden cruise port

The tiny of town Eden on NSW’s South Coast of only around 3500 people punches well above its weight in the cruising world.

Categories News Tags Royal Caribbean

How New Zealand changed course on cruising

14 Apr 20265 Apr 2026 by Jane Archer
Gisborne New Zealand

After two cruises around New Zealand this summer, Jane Archer discovers the country is very much open for cruise business.

Categories News Tags Princess Cruises 1 Comment

As Discovery Princess turns four – why are the other cruise ships in Australia so old?

9 Apr 20264 Apr 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Last week, Discovery Princess, who is close to wrapping up her first and only Australian season, celebrated her fourth birthday.

Categories News Tags Discovery Princess
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