Thousands of passengers queue for hours in heat and humidity as they wait for just four catamarans to return them to Quantum of the Seas moored off Cairns.
Coral Princess cruise passenger Michael Psirakis was quite happy with this cabin on Deck 8 midship. That was until he was upgraded to Deck 5 right at the back of the ship.
Improved digital insurance options, specialised coverage including on-shore excursions and better deals for solo women are all set to improve cruise travel insurance in the coming year.
Emptynesters Mark and Jacqueline Traynor are a new wave of cruisers coming from the Northern Hemisphere, lured by cheaper cruise prices out of Australia.
APT has just launched the most revolutionary ships on Europe's rivers, with a restaurant and bar that rises to the upper deck on hydraulics, interiors and food designed by Aussie experts.
