Voyager of the sea

Perfect cruise for action girl on Voyager of the Seas

It claims to be one of the most fearsome rides on the ocean, with ... Read more

Activities & Entertainment, Tips & Advice

Christmas Feast

8 best Christmas feasts

Santa’s come down the funnel. The presents have been shared.  Now, it’s time for ... Read more

Dining, Tips & Advice

Moreton Island

Destination review: what to expect on Moreton Island

The tiny population of 298 Moreton Islanders got a huge boost last week when ... Read more

Destinations, Tips & Advice

Carnival Legend vs Carnival Spirit - Cruise Passenger

Carnival Spirit VS Carnival Legend. How do you choose?

Some might say Australia’s two Carnival ships – Carnival Legend and Carnival Spirit – ... Read more

Tips & Advice

Samantha Clarke

Tips to be the star of karaoke night

Karaoke night, it’s one of the quirkiest nights on a cruise ship, where the ... Read more

Activities & Entertainment, Tips & Advice

Berlitz Cruise

Guide to the best ships in cruising

They’ve been inspected, tested and ranked and now cruisers can find out which ships ... Read more

Tips & Advice

Bora Bora Tahiti

5 luxury shore excursions to add to your bucket list

Helicopter trips loom large in the realms of super-extravagant shore excursions. From exclusive-access city ... Read more

Shore Excursions, Tips & Advice

AquaDunk

Broadway at sea – 5 best stage shows on ships

Ships aren’t the only things getting bigger at sea, as cruise lines continue to ... Read more

Activities & Entertainment, Tips & Advice

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Don’t be fooled! 40 tourist scams to avoid on your next holiday

Tourists visiting a foreign destination are vulnerable to scams. Language barriers, unfamiliar surroundings and ... Read more

Tips & Advice

Caledonian Sky in open waters

“New itineraries”, “Longer cruises” – What Aussies want from cruise lines 

We asked what people they thought about longer cruises and new itineraries. Readers told us they want longer cruises in Australia and New Zealand.

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scenic cruise meet up

Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Gem meet up on the Seine in historic first

As far as photos of cruise ships go, it can't get much better than two ships meeting, especially when one is an ocean yacht and the other is river ship.

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cruise ship slide

WATCH: Cruiser gets spectacularly stuck on water slide above the ocean

A TikTok user has captured the stunning scene of a cruise ship passenger coming to halt halfway down a waterslide and becoming temporarily stuck in the tube.

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Crown Princess in Auckland

The NZ government celebrates Crown Princess arrival – Australia should take note

The Crown Princess has docked at Auckland, marking the start of wave season for New Zealand, and meaning the start of Australia's wave season is only a few days away.

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disney cruise sale

Disney slashes prices by 40% in new promo – an exciting deal or a sign of the times?

One of the first signs that sailing wasn’t quite so smooth for Disney Cruises ... Read more

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Tatts that! Princess crew unhappy after being told to cover up tattoos

Many Princess cruisers are feeling confused, and even hurt, on behalf of crew members. This comes after a new policy from Princess Cruises that crew members must cover up all of their tattoos while working.

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Aranui Cruises will have two ships sailing French Polynesia in 2027

Aranui Cruises will have two ships sailing the pristine waters of French Polynesia for the first time in 2027.

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Waterslides at Thrill Island on Icon of the Seas

Don’t say Royal Caribbean is just a cruise line – it’s changing, and here’s what it means for Australia

Royal Caribbean is evolving, and Australian cruisers are a key part of its plans moving forward. They themselves highlight how they’re ‘turning a cruise company into a vacation company’ as they move forward into a new era.

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Your top bad guest stories: “The ones who refuse to wash their hands”, “rude teenagers and their parents”

Cruise Passenger readers always have plenty to say about what’s going on in Australian cruise, and in the broader cruise community

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