Opinion

With endless cruise options today, getting an unbiased opinion can be invaluable when planning your next cruise adventure. This site offers Australian cruisers an inside look at the best and worst of life at sea, from candid reviews of cruise lines and ships to the must-do excursions on land. Find straightforward feedback from cruisers enthusiasts on major cruise lines like P&O, Princess, Norwegian Cruise Line, Disney, Royal Caribbean etc. Discover which lines offer the best value, service, food and activities for the price point. In addition, cruisers will learn the distinctions between mass market and luxury cruising. Moreover, this site also features ship-by-ship ratings on cleanliness, staff, and onboard facilities from customers who’ve sailed them. Get the scoop on the most popular cruise destinations as well as exotic emerging locales from our destination guides. Find out which shore excursions and tour packages are worth the cost or if you’re better off exploring independently. Read reviews of the top-rated activities and “can’t miss” attractions at each port. From “what to pack” checklists to avoiding hidden cruise fees, our articles offer tips and hacks to make the most of your cruise. See candid photos of cruise ship cabins and onboard venues. This site also provides suggestions for the best restaurants, entertainment, and nightlife on ships. Or get advice on booking cruise deals, group travel, and shore excursions. With millions of options today, a cruise is defined by the unique experiences cruisers have. This site offers real opinions from cruisers to help people determine which cruise line, ship, itinerary and activities will exceed their expectations. Let our reviews and opinions guide you to the best cruising experiences down under!

Opinion

Onboard the Seabourn Sojourn: A short and sweet jaunt

To board Seabourn Sojourn and sail out of Sydney on a sizzling 42 degree Sunday provided a fabulous opportunity to escape the heat and recline in the air-conditioned comfort of this deluxe ship.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 28 2011
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A spot of tea with Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth

As I boarded the newest Cunard queen at Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal, I overheard a very English lady saying, referring to our media group, “These must be the visitors.” I asked her how she was […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 22 2011
Opinion

How the luxury space ventures into adventire

I am writing this on the eve of an exciting event - tomorrow I am lucky enough to be joining Regent’s Seven Seas Voyager - plus some unusual Europa facts for you...

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 21 2011
Opinion

Down the hatch! Cruise line alcohol policies

A few people have recently emailed me about alcohol policies on board cruise ships, and to say it’s a bit of a maze is an understatement!

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 15 2011
Opinion

Cabins: It’s all about location, location, location

These are catchwords favoured by most real-estate agents but the same mantra holds true for the dedicated cruiser, who seeks the best position for his or her cabins when booking a cruise.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 9 2011
First Timers

Fond farewells – last nights on board

Anyone who has ever cruised will know the double-edged sword that can be the last night on board.......

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 31 2011
Opinion

Azamara Quest cruise – part three

Sitting here in Singapore at the lovely Marina Mandarin Hotel, I have a view of the bizarre Marina Sands Hotel (looks like a futuristic skyscraper topped by a boat) in one direction, and the Merlion in the other. It's steamy, overcast and may rain any minute, and my thoughts can't help but drift back to our cruise in Azamara Quest, which ended on Saturday in Hong Kong.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 11 2011
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Azamara Quest cruise – part two

To date the trip has been amazing on many levels, and while I do want to talk about the destinations we've visited, there are a few things from the last blog about the ship which I want to share with you.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 4 2011
Opinion

The good, the bad, and the downright annoying

We have a lot of fascinating discussions among our growing Facebook community.......

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Dec 14 2010
Opinion

‘Craft’y cruise award presenter

Television personality Shelley Craft will host the 10th annual International Cruise Council Australasia (ICCA) Awards in early 2011.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Dec 8 2010
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Cruising to a theme….

There was a flurry of excitement among the cruising community recently when Australia’s first Elvis cruise was announced......

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Dec 7 2010
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Suite Life on Rhapsody, Day 7

Our first family cruise is coming to an end and I have to say it’s been a hit. Who would have thought kids would like bingo and trivia contests?

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Dec 3 2010