An expert’s guide to Anthem of the Seas for you and your crew
Making the most of Anthem of the Seas comes down to who you’re sailing with, writes Tiana Templeman.
Reviews
Why a New Zealand sailing on the Crown Princess was a perfect close to home holiday
When it launched in 2006, Crown Princess was quite a trend-setter. Jane Archer takes a voyage around New Zealand on the Crown Princess to find out why the ship is one of Australia's favourites.
Reviews
How to see the Kimberley on a luxury expedition voyage with APT
In partnership with APT, Seabourn Pursuit brings a polished approach to Kimberley cruising, pairing expedition capability with the hallmarks of Seabourn’s signature style.
Reviews, Sponsored
Crystal Serenity review: Why Abercrombie & Kent is the secret sauce in Crystal’s revival
Crystal Cruises has a secret ingredient that makes its luxury offering compelling: its partnerships with parent brand Abercrombie & Kent.
Reviews
We sail Norwegian Spirit in New Zealand – Here’s our honest review
Norwegian Spirit is quietly pioneering its own style of cruising. Curated for adults instead of “adults only”. Crafted for calm. And “premium without pretension.”
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How I did a safari at sea with Crystal
From the octopus of the desert to a sociable seal, Jeannine Williamson has some surprise encounters on Crystal’s out-of-the-way voyage.
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A cruise specialist’s take on Carnival Adventure: Are the complaints justified?
After recently sailing on Carnival Encounter, I was interested to see what a cruise on Carnival Adventure would be like.
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Standing Ovation! I sailed Ovation of the Seas a decade ago and today – here’s my verdict
I first sailed on Ovation of the Seas a decade ago. Today, she is still the Queen of multigenerational cruising. Find out why below.
Reviews
Onboard the Four Seasons Yacht in Palau to see a different side of Asia
A new Four Seasons superyacht is at the heart of Palau’s plan to become the next Seychelles, not another Bali. John O’Ceallaigh reports.
Reviews, Asia
How I ate my way around Europe on a Windstar voyage
Jocelyn Pride hops onboard a wonderful Windstar voyage to explore the culinary delights of Europe.
Reviews
Top 10 – Cruise Writers’ Choice
With so many cruises on offer, how do you decide? Our cruising experts give their top picks for cuisine, kids’ clubs, service, entertainment and sheer whizz-bangery at sea.
Activities & Entertainment, Tips & Advice
Top 5 Cruise Experiences
As an award-winning travel writer and author of 15 books, Glenn A Baker has visited 115 countries and is a Life Member of the Australian Society of Travel Writers. Here he recalls his five most memorable seafaring adventures.
Destinations, Tips & Advice
Tahiti cruising aboard Paul Gauguin
So we come to Paul Gauguin. Not the 19th-century artist who showed the world the beauty of Tahiti, but the luxurious modern cruise ship named after him. Launched in 1998 specifically to cruise in French Polynesia, she has found her niche and is rarely less than fully booked.
Tips & Advice, Destinations
Health at sea
Health at sea is a question I am asked about quite frequently, and having had the unfortunate need to visit the medical centre on board Carnival Splendor on my recent Mexican Riviera cruise, I now have some first-hand experience to share.
Health & Wellness, Tips & Advice
A River Runs Through It
River cruising is rising in popularity again but where did the trend start and which rivers led the way?
Tips & Advice
Celebrations at Sea: A personal view
Maritime historian Rob Henderson shares experiences of celebrations on board cruise ships - birthdays, weddings, Christmas, New Year and ANZAC Day on board Princess Cruises' Dawn Princess.
Tips & Advice
The Middle East onboard the Silver Whisper
A cruise aboard the sumptuous Silver Whisper introduces us to the richly varied countries and cultures of the Arabian Peninsula.
Tips & Advice, Destinations
Haute Cuisine
Dining on modern cruise ships is an event of choices in the variety of cuisine offered in numerous themed venues. To take advantage of all the food being offered on most ships requires an appetite of epic proportions and leads many to the dangerous habit of constant grazing.
Dining, Tips & Advice
