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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QM2 Down Under: Day 2, Morning

Imagine a restaurant that can serve 1,100 main courses in 30 minutes.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 4 2012
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Disney Fantasy makes her debut in Manhattan, Mickey Mouse style

Brightly lit in neon red and electric blue, and with searchlights crisscrossing in the night sky, Disney Fantasy made her official debut on New York’s Hudson River

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 4 2012
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QM2 Down Under Day 1

My feet hurt. I’ve only been on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 for about three hours and I think I’ve walked a marathon course just having a quick look around.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 4 2012
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Welcome Love Boat Captain

Once upon a time (about 35 years ago), a shipload of explorers set a course for adventure, their minds on a new romance, as the opening song goes.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 27 2012
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Are formal nights going out of style?

One of the internet's most frequent bloggers, a Cruise Director on a Carnival ship,

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 24 2012
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RSSC Voyager: Day 8

Last night was my last on the ship, and very convivial it was too; drinks at the Observation Lounge on Deck 11 followed by yet another excellent dinner at Compass Rose with Julie and Joanne, […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 15 2012
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RSSC Voyager, Day 7

Voyager pulled into the large natural harbour of Akaroa early in the morning. Its name in Maori means ‘Long Harbour’ and it’s the oldest colonial town in the South Island

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 14 2012
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RSSC Voyager: Day 6

Our first land stop after Hobart and five days at sea was Timaru, a major port in the south Canterbury region of the South Island of NZ

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 12 2012
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RSSC Voyager: Day 5

The calm after the storm: highlights of this, my fifth day at sea, were all about food, future shore excursions, food, entertainment, and food and top-quality wines.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 12 2012
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RSSC Voyager: Day 4

‘Scenic sailing’ in Milford Sound was on the menu today, and indeed we were treated to the sight of magnificent rock faces and waterfalls looming through the mist.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 9 2012
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises Voyager: Day 3

I haven’t spent so many days at sea before and the seas are definitely becoming a little rougher,

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 8 2012
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises Voyager: Day 2

There’s plenty to do on board Voyager. After breakfast at Le Veranda on Deck 11 (sophisticated, waiter-assisted buffet)

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 7 2012