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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.

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Celebrating 175 years of Cunard

The grand dame of ocean cruising, Cunard, is about to celebrate its 175th anniversary with a huge party in its hometown of Liverpool. Liverpool was the home of Cunard for 127 years and the three […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . May 22 2015
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Join the new club that helps single travellers make big savings

Evergreen Tours today launches its new Solo Explorer club – a community dedicated to single cruisers where they can get the best deals, use a room matching service and much more. General Manager of Evergreen […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . May 22 2015
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How to get free flights for your next cruise

  “Free flights” is the catchphrase of the cruise industry at the moment with great deals on offer to get you to your departure point gratis (or close to). In reality, these flights aren’t actually […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . May 19 2015
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The top 10 luxurious river and ocean suites

If you’ve got a little bit (or a lot) of cash to splash, we’ve compiled a list of the most luxurious river and ocean suites. While it varies from ship-to-ship, most lines with ultra-luxe cabins […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . May 15 2015
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How you can avoid the flu outbreak hitting cruise ships

NSW Health is warning cruise passengers to be vaccinated against influenza at least two weeks before they board a ship following a spike in outbreaks. In the past three months around 530 passengers and crew […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . May 8 2015
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Keeping mum: cruising with your mother

No matter how big the ship, it can feel like a very small place when you’re cruising with your mother, as Lucy Jones discovered. “Let’s take a cruise together!” my mother says to me over […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . May 8 2015
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Cruise ship delays – what are your rights?

After a wet and wild 24 hours outside the heads, the 2,500 people onboard the Carnival Spirit were happy to be on solid ground when the ship finally docked on Wednesday morning. It’s the first […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 24 2015
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Kathy Lette on cruising

They’ve changed their name to Scenic (ok – not that big a change). And next Tuesday, they launch the third-generation space ship, Scenic Jasper, with the largest suites on Europe’s rivers and a plunge and jet […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 17 2015
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Is Cheryl Debenham Australia’s most avid cruiser?

After a near-death experience and the passing of her father, Cheryl boarded the P&O’s Pacific Pearl five years ago – and has since, cruised on the ship over 60 times. Ms Debenham may be Australia’s […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 10 2015
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The clause every cruiser should be frightened of

We’ve all heard the warnings, right?  But how many of us really do read the small print? Cruise Passenger reported last week on a group of passengers who have launched a fascinating class action suit […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 10 2015
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The craziest waterslides on cruise ships

Want a bit of heart-racing (or stopping) fun? Cruise Passenger picks the most adrenalin filled waterslides at sea. But if these slides are not quite your cup of tea (or cocktail), there are plenty of […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 2 2015
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Four Carnival Spirit DIY cocktails

Back from your cruise and missing those Happy Hour cocktails? We know the feeling… So Carnival Australia has assembled four brand new recipes from its upcoming Alchemy Bar, which will be launched on the Carnival […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 27 2015
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