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!

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Celebrity Century, 4-day West Caribbean cruise Day 2

Day 2: We’re departing Key West. Is everyone back on board?

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 21 2010
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Celebrity Century 4-day West Caribbean Cruise Day 1

Day1: What a relief – my laptop has been returned after going missing somewhere at check-in.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 19 2010
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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).

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 16 2010
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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.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 16 2010
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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.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 12 2010
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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.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 5 2010
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WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 27 2010
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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.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 21 2010
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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.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 14 2010
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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.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 11 2010
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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.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Aug 31 2010