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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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Top 10 tips for solo cruisers

The number of solo cruisers is increasing and many cruise lines offer great deals for singles. Cruise Passenger has found some hot tips to make sure solo cruisers get the best deals and where to […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 26 2015
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The top 10 biggest ships

Can you guess which line has the world’s biggest ship? The Telegraph UK has compiled together a list of the top 10 world’s biggest ships. Can you guess how much passengers they carry? Can you […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 13 2015
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Swan Hellenic releases Discovery Cruising brochure

Swan Hellenic has released its Discovery Cruising brochure, which features holidays throughout Europe, the Orient and Southeast Asia. For the first time, 350-passenger Minerva will sail in Asia from December 2014 for a three-month season. […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 1 2014
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Cruise Passenger Readers’ Choice Awards winners

For almost a decade, Cruise Passenger Readers’ Choice Awards have provided vital feedback to the Australian cruise industry. Today, with more choice than ever, the need from genuine reviews of experience, service and satisfaction has […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Dec 13 2013
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How to get a cruise for a dollar

Cruisers can expect to pick up some incredible bargains at the second National Cruise Week, beginning September 2. MSC Cruises’ ‘take a friend for a dollar’ deal is just one among many offers during this […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Aug 22 2013
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Port Guide – Brazil

As host of the 2016 Summer Olympics, Brazil is attracting plenty of attention – and this vibrant, varied country has plenty to show off about. Brazil has long lured cruise travellers with its beautiful beaches, […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 28 2013
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