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The best destinations for cruise nature lovers

Cruising offers many ways for the passenger to get up close and personal with Nature’s finest.

Tips & Advice, Shore Excursions

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How to minimise your risks at your cruise port

As exciting and adventure filled as port time may be it is not without its risks.

Tips & Advice

Holland America

Expand your horizons onboard

If you want to make your vacation more educational, then there are classes and activities for you to do.

Activities & Entertainment, Tips & Advice

Waterways Africa

A world of waterways: Africa

The Nile River in Egypt is the heart of African river cruising, playing host to a great range of vessels, from simple traditional feluccas to very luxurious riverboats.

Destinations, Tips & Advice

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Dressed to kill

Among the practical considerations facing cruise passengers, the question of what to wear can be a significant point of contention.

Tips & Advice

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A world of waterways: North America

For those of us who grew up reading Mark Twain, a US river cruise is a voyage up the mighty Mississippi.

Tips & Advice, Destinations

Waterways Asia

A world of waterways: Asia

Not surprisingly, there’s a widening range of river cruising options across Asia. Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, India, China or even Borneo could be the destination for your next river cruise.

Destinations, Tips & Advice

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What your need to research before your adventure cruise

So you’ve decided to take your first adventure cruise. Where to go? What to take? Read this first.

Tips & Advice

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4 ways to splash some cash on your next cruise

Holidays should be fun, and even more so on a cruise ship because you can do as little or as much as you want, and the services are at your fingertips.

Tips & Advice

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Explore the world’s most remote regions sustainably with Heritage Expeditions

Heritage Expeditions is a family-owned company specialising in conservation-focused voyages to some of the world's most remote and untouched destinations.

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Star Princess completes sea trials successful sea trials ahead of October launch

The newest ship from Princess, the Star Princess, has completed sea trials ahead of her debut in October.

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Cruiser who was injured on Icon of the Seas waterslide incident plans to sue

A Royal Caribbean passenger who was injured on an Icon of the Seas waterslide plans to sue the line

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Silversea unveils new experiences at its new Chilean hotel

Silversea has unveiled highlights of the land offerings available at its Puerto Williams hotel, The Cormorant at 55 South.

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Why Royal Caribbean’s new wristband tracking won’t fix badly behaved kids on ships

Here's why the new system won't be a magic for misbehaving kids on family ships.

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Star Princess in Alaska

Star Princess to headline Princess Cruises’ largest ever Alaska season in 2027

Princess Cruises has unveiled its largest Alaska season yet for 2027, featuring eight ships, 17 itineraries and the return of the Star Princess.

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Why Disney Cruises failed in Australia – and how it means our capacity will be down 38% 

When Disney first announced it would be sailing in Australia, it was a truly electric moment for the cruise and travel industry across the country. The energy was palpable as travel agents reported their phones ringing off the hook and the cruise community filled with excitement. 

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A cruise ship deck of the Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas from the air

Passenger “cut open” and guests horrified as water slide splits open on Icon of the Seas

Passengers on board Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, faced chaos when an acrylic panel in the “Frightening Bolt” water slide shattered mid-ride, injuring a male guest.

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Cruise ships finally return to Port Vila in huge win for Vanuatu after earthquake

Since the tragic December 2024 earthquake, cruise ships haven’t been able to visit Port Vila, Vanuatu.

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