The Mekong APT

MV Mekong Explorer

Our seasoned expedition cruiser finds that South-East Asia’s busiest waterway still has room for adventure – and a little bit of luxury.

Tips & Advice, Reviews

Kiwi Cruising

Top New Zealand Cruise Ports in 2025

As the country boasts more than 15,000 kilometres of coastline, much of New Zealand can be explored by sea.

Tips & Advice, Destinations

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The best small ship cruises in Fiji

Throw away the usual brochures and set sail in a small ship to the ‘real’ Fiji.

Destinations, Tips & Advice

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Best Shore Excursions in Asia

For a different perspective on our neighbouring region’s most popular holiday destinations, consider an Asian cruise.

Shore Excursions, Tips & Advice

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Top Bars on Cruise Ships

From piano bars to ice bars, check out some of the best cruise ship watering holes.

Tips & Advice, Dining

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Dubai – Port Review

Essentials Language: Arabic, but English is widely spoken. Currency: UAE Dirham. Docking/Anchoring: Dubai has ... Read more

Destinations, Tips & Advice

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Bangkok River Cruise Port Review

It's hot, steamy, crowded and always on the move, but Thailand's sprawling capital is also a diverse city with many areas to visit, and attractions for visitors to enjoy......

Destinations, Tips & Advice

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The best cruise ship decks

Going topside is not what it used to be – it’s better.

Tips & Advice

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A regal MSC event with Sophia Loren

Some of the largest and most splendid vessels afloat, MSC Cruises’ Italian-styled ships have plenty to entertain...

Tips & Advice, Reviews

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Disney Wonder is leaving – her new USA itineraries reveal why

Disney fans remain disappointed as the dust settles over the big news that Disney Cruise Line will be leaving Australia. The news was a significant hit for the Aussie cruise industry and cruise community alike. 

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Australia’s cruise decline: Does Japan have the answers on how to get the ships back?

While it’s no big secret that cruise lines have been boosting their inventories in the Caribbean, as well as sailing more itineraries out of California, another region where cruise lines are boosting their presence is in Asia.

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“We have a cruise booked in October and it looks like it will be our last because of the cost of insurance”

The high cost of travel insurance for older people has forced some to stop travelling in their twilight years, and some have found that their insurance fees often cost more than their cruise fare.

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Ports fear loss of business as Royal Caribbean boss says: “If you’re sailing out of the Australian market, you will be going to Lelepa”

Royal Caribbean CEO told Cruise Weekly "if you’re sailing out of the Australian market, you will be going to Lelepa.”

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This October, 200 nude cruisers will sail out of Cairns

Bare Necessities will sail their first ever cruise out of Australia. The company runs nude cruises, where clothing is fully optional across the ship.

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Royal Princess to drydock and debut in Singapore before heading to Australia in 2026

Princess is readying the Royal Princess for her season in Australia and New Zealand with a drydock in late 2026, followed by two sailings around Southeast Asia.

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These cruisers say they live at sea by collecting casino perks – is it too good to be true?

This is already a tricky grey area for cruise lines, due to cases like that of Aaron Rose, who lost $30,000 racking up gambling debts on P&O Cruises, while mourning a loved one. 

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Aussie cruise bloggers petition Carnival to keep themed cruises beyond January 2026

Aussie cruise bloggers Rob and Ali have started a petition for Carnival to keep it's themed cruises running in Australia, and it's already run up nearly 500 signatures in two days.

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Uniworld signs up with Seabourn to offer a combined river and ocean cruise in the Med

Leading luxury lines, Uniworld and Seabourn have joined forces to offer a combined river ... Read more

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