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Sally’s on her way to Allure!

Cruise Passenger Magazine’s Editor Sally Macmillan is off to Miami today for the first cruise of Royal Caribbean International’s newest cruise ship, Allure of the Seas, now the world’s largest cruise ship (by a few millimetres).

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Great day at MSC

Cruise Passenger Magazine in association with MSC Cruises held a delightful Magazine Readers’ Lunch at MSC’s head office overlooking Darling Harbour.

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Excuse me, but what time is the midnight buffet?

It’s a one of the old classic cruising jokes, but until recent years midnight buffets were quite the norm on many cruise ships.

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SeaDream I: Day 4, Corinth Canal, Greece

I’ve so far been doing one blog a day, but this morning was so special I thought I’d quickly tell you about it.

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Cruise Passenger’s 2010 Readers’ Choice Awards

Cruise Passenger's 2010 Reader's Choice Awards are almost over. Vote NOW for your favourite cruise lines, ships, destinations, ports, travel agents and airlines – whether you're an experienced cruiser or a first-timer, your vote is important to us. Besides, you could win an Orient-Express holiday valued at $4,500!

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How Safe Is Your Cruise Booking?

The boutique expedition cruise operator, CruiseWest, finally called it a day over the weekend after months of financial struggle.

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Is Bigger Really Better?

As Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas begins sea trials ahead of launching in December, a few people have asked about the size of modern cruise ships today, and if bigger is really better.

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Stormy weather

Weather can be fickle anywhere, and at any time of year, but there are few things to bear in mind when choosing where to cruise and when.

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Photographs on early cruising

Cruising from Australia in the 1920s and 1930s was still in its infancy when these photographs were taken. Life on board the ships then followed a more relaxed style than today, with passengers organising their own entertainment.

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