9 best repositioning cruises

9 best repositioning cruises

Thinking of a relaxing holiday? Maybe a cruise? Want to save a few dollars ... Read more

Destinations, Tips & Advice

Cruise Ship and Airplane Drawing

The cheapest month to travel is…

If you’re planning a holiday but want to avoid paying the big bucks then ... Read more

Tips & Advice

Valentines Day

Valentine’s Day on board

Did you know that last year, on February 14, an average of 11,000 children ... Read more

Tips & Advice

lifeguards

Where are the lifeguards?

Should cruise lines invest in lifeguards to keep their passengers [particularly their younger passengers] ... Read more

Tips & Advice

etiquette

Cruise etiquette

Waking up at 3.00am to the sound of your drunken cabin neighbour heading to ... Read more

Tips & Advice

sick on ship

Norovirus: all you need to know

What is a norovirus? Why is it a problem? How can I avoid it ... Read more

Health & Wellness, Tips & Advice

Booze and Beverages

How much are you spending on booze and beverages?

We all love to try out the on board specialty cocktail and indulge in ... Read more

Tips & Advice, Dining

New in River Cruising

New in river cruising in 2014

River cruising has never looked better with a raft of new ships, itineraries and ... Read more

Destinations, Tips & Advice

Items always forgotten to pack

5 items we always forget to pack

You start packing a week before the trip. This time you’re not going to ... Read more

Tips & Advice

MSC Seashore in Miami

Exclusive: MSC Cruises admits it has “overlooked” Australia but promises a new focus

MSC Cruises has admitted that Australia was long treated as an “afterthought” and is now making its strongest commitment to the ANZ market yet, pledging to invest more heavily, forge stronger partnerships and offer ships tailored to Australian cruisers.

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people drinking coffee

“I am very annoyed” – Carnival apologises after removing tea and coffee for new Aussie Zero drinks package

On Carnival's Australian website, it states that "specialty coffees and teas" are excluded from the zero-proof package.

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cruise ship delights

Exclusive: Celebrity Cruises Expands Aussie Program with additional Solstice Sailings

Alongside Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Solstice is having a major refit before returning down under.

News

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Carnival adds new zero-alcohol drinks package – ‘Cheers! Zero Proof’

Carnival has added the options for a new no-alcohol drinks package

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Oceania Riviera on the 59 day voyage

Oceania Riviera set to return for a second season in a vote of confidence in Australia

Oceania Cruises is set to bring Oceania Riviera back to Australia and New Zealand for a second season, underscoring strong confidence in the region as a marquee cruise destination. Travellers can once again enjoy the line’s signature luxury, fine dining, and destination-rich itineraries close to home.

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brisbane cruise terminal

“Our passenger terminals are a disgrace compared to other cruise destinations”

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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family on ship

The ultimate guide to Australia’s 2025/26 cruise season – all you need to know to book

Australia is set for another blockbuster cruise season, with 63 cruise ships set to sail to our shores. 

Ultimate Guide, News

sapphire princess

Sapphire Princess to return to Fremantle for 2027/28 sailings

Forward bookings for the Fremantle cruise port show that the Sapphire Princess will be the chosen ship for Princess's return to homeporting out of Fremantle.

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Sylvia Earle in Italy

Aurora Expeditions unveil 21 amazing voyages across 22 countries in 2027

Aurora Expeditions has unveiled 21 amazing voyages across 22 countries for 2027.

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