Holland America Line last to stub out balcony smoking

Where cruise lines stand on the Big Debate: should smoking be banned

Should smokers be allowed to light up on board a cruise ship? It's a big debate among cruisers

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Tallis Boerne Marcus
Airplane in the sky

Airfares are set to dive: Here’s where experts say you can fly for less

Experts are predicting the cost of domestic and international flights from Australia are set to fall by 13 per cent.

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Peter Lynch
Paspaley Pearl by Ponant rendering

Paspaley Pearl by Ponant gears up for January debut in 2025

French luxury line Ponant and pearling company, Paspaley have been on a major recruitment drive as they prepare for the launch of the 30-guests Paspaley Pearl by Ponant motor yacht on 10 January next year.

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Teresa Ooi
Couple drinking at the pool in gratuities increase

Gratuities are increasing: Where to expect the biggest hikes

Cruise gratuities are increasing. But while Australian holiday-makers might not see the daily charge, it is still absorbed into our fare.

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Tallis Boerne Marcus
Silver Ray in the Meditteranean as Silversea celebrates 30 years.

Silversea delivers Silver Ray, its newest expedition ship

Luxury line Silversea has taken delivery of its new, ultra-luxe expedition ship, Silver Ray, the second ship in its innovative Nova class.

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Teresa Ooi
Casino on Pacific Adventure and Scott Dixon

Gamblers question room card casino credit after man goes overboard following $9,000 loss

A father of three, who was pulled from the water after going overboard from a cruise ship last week has been identified as Shane Dixon, 50.

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Bernadette Chua
Princess' 2026 Europe season with the Sky Princess

Princess’ 2026 Europe season will have five ships sailing

Princess Cruises has revealed its 2026 European season with a staggering five ships to be based in Europe to sail over 222 cruises.  

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Bernadette Chua
The Grand Princess ship will not sail in Australian in 2025/26 cruising on the water

Shock as Princess opts to homeport only two ships in Australia and axes scores of cruises

Princess Cruises, one of Australia's favourites, has just two ships in Australia in 2025 after cancelling Grand Princess sailings

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Tallis Boerne Marcus
Viking set to offer safaris

No kids or casinos – but lions allowed on a Viking safari

Viking, the thinking person’s cruise line, is considering a move into tours and holidays, including safaris, to broaden its appeal.

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Peter Lynch
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