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Craziest travel complaints
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Craziest travel complaints

You won’t believe what some people find to complain about after their holidays. These are genuine complaints, with thanks to British travel company Thomas Cook Vacations… “They should not allow topless sunbathing on the beach. […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 5 2016
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First look inside Scenic Spirit
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First look inside Scenic Spirit

The brand new Scenic Spirit has taken its maiden voyage on the Mekong River. The 34-suite luxury vessel has the largest suites on the river and a host of plush extras like a swimming pool, […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 4 2016
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MSC Cruises confirms two 6,300 passenger ships to be delivered ahead of schedule
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MSC Cruises confirms two 6,300 passenger ships to be delivered ahead of schedule

MSC Cruises has confirmed that it will be delivering two new 6,300-passenger ships two years early. The two Meraviglia-Plus cruise ships will be delivered in 2019 and 2020 and will come complete with a fine […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 4 2016
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Passengers struck down by norovirus on Diamond Princess
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Passengers struck down by norovirus on Diamond Princess

Over 150 passengers have reportedly been struck by Norovirus onboard the Diamond Princess. According to Channel 9, 158 sick passengers that had been taken ill. A spokerperson from Princess Cruises said, “Diamond Princess returned to […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 4 2016
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CLIA Awards finalists announced
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CLIA Awards finalists announced

Cruising’s night of nights is just around the corner and CLIA has announced the finalists for its prestigious Cruise Industry Awards. Winners will be announced on February 20. Who would get your vote? Cruise Agency […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 3 2016
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Scenic launches girl’s guide to river cruising

Scenic has launched a girl’s guide to river cruising in Europe and South East Asia to help a growing number of women who travel with their mums, sisters or girlfriends. “Over the past couple of […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Feb 3 2016
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Azamara Journey leaves dry dock with an extensive upgrade

Azamara Journey departed from the Bahamas shipyard armed with a major refurbishment across technology, venues and amenities today. Azamara Club Cruises liaised with leading design consultants to reshape the ship’s leisure and entertainments features. Expect […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 2 2016
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Welcome Pepper robot aboard AIDA and Costa Cruises

Germany based cruise line Aida will launch its first robotic crew member aboard its new ship, the AIDAprima .

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 2 2016
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CLIA responds to cruise ship terror warnings
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CLIA responds to cruise ship terror warnings

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released a statement in the wake of growing speculation about the potential for terrorist attacks on cruise ships. “While we cannot disclose specifics of cruise ship security protocols, […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 1 2016
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Evergreen's Emerald Belle seriously damaged in fire
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Evergreen’s Emerald Belle seriously damaged in fire

Evergreen Tours’ newest ship, Emerald Belle, has been seriously damaged in a fire that broke out last night in the Den Breejen Shipyard in the Netherlands where the ship is currently under construction. Though the […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 1 2016
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Inside Share by Curtis Stone onboard the Ruby Princess
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Inside Share by Curtis Stone onboard the Ruby Princess

He’s one of the best Aussie exports to America – so when Curtis Stone was signed by Princess Cruises to open his signature restaurant, it was a culinary coup. And last week, Princess Cruises celebrated […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 31 2016
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Cruise Adviser: How Mark Brimble made cruising safer for women
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Cruise Adviser: How Mark Brimble made cruising safer for women

Among the hundreds of awards that were given out on Australia Day, one name stood out to those in the cruise industry: Mark Brimble. Since the 2002 death of his ex wife Dianne aboard P&O […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 29 2016
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