Spectrum of the Seas review

The full spectrum: our first look at Spectrum of the Seas

Spectrum of the Seas is homeporting in Shanghai – an excellent fly-cruise destination for ... Read more

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Paul Gauguin cruise review

The quintessential romantic paradise favoured by the rich and famous

A luxury cruise makes the most sense in French Polynesia, finds David Dickstein. Watch ... Read more

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Orient Express

Onboard the luxurious Eastern and Oriental Express

All aboard a luxury trip on one of Asia’s most famous ribbons of steel, the Eastern and Oriental Express.

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Crystal Symphony

Crystal Symphony – the pinnacle of high-class cruising

Crystal Symphony is fresh from a renovation, and is the pinnacle of high-class cruising, ... Read more

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CMV Columbus review

CMV’s Columbus is a pearler – and full of surprises

As the CMV’s Columbus pulled away from the docks of Yokohama in Japan, there ... Read more

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Oceania Insignia

Oceania Insignia a food lover’s paradise

The line that lays claim to “the best cuisine at sea” sent its newest ... Read more

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Le Laperouse, Ponant

On board Le Laperouse – Ponant’s newest adventure ship

To say Ponant does things their own way is a bit of an understatement. ... Read more

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Alaskan cruise on the Star Princess

Discovering the most breathtaking scenery on the planet

An Alaska cruise is a chance to discover some of the most breathtaking and ... Read more

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My cruise with Oprah

My cruise with Oprah and 2,400 of her fans

I figured I would be in the minority, but I hadn’t realized the enormity ... Read more

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Battle of the fun ships: A Disney Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line comparison

The best cruise deals for 2023

With major lines discounting, there are some are good deals and magical itineraries on ... Read more

Tips & Advice

Is this the return of cruise dress codes? We undress the myths of dressing for your cruise

What to wear on a cruise

It's the age-old question that once plagued cruisers. What should I wear onboard my cruise?

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How expedition cruise lines keep you safe

How expedition cruise lines keep you safe

Captain Margrith Ettlin is moving swiftly between the wings of her bridge on the ... Read more

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Bennett Catherine photo

“Safer than being in a hotel”: Leading health expert backs cruise over COVID outbreaks

Catherine Bennett, Chair in Epidemiology at Deakin University and a leading commentator of COVID ... Read more

Tips & Advice, Health & Wellness

The bizarre beliefs that lead Australian travelers not to buy travel insurance

The bizarre beliefs that lead Australian travellers not to buy travel insurance

A survey by the Insurance Council of Australia has shown the weird and bizarre ... Read more

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FFC how to use future cruise credit

10 best cruise itineraries to New Zealand

With New Zealand having finally opened its ports again earlier this year, there's no better time to cruise to one of the world's most scenic locations.

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Aerial Panoramic View of beautiful sunrise at Sydney City, Skyline

Where cruise lines stand on tests and vaccinations

The return of cruises has had many jumping for joy, but with each cruise ... Read more

Tips & Advice, Health & Wellness

Australian destinations

Australia’s Best Shore Excursions

From scenic flights to private dinners, the top cruise lines’ 2023 Australian shore excursions ... Read more

Tips & Advice, Shore Excursions

Ngadju dancers

Indigenous culture cruise excursions welcome back tourists

Aboriginal communities welcome cruise passengers back as key supporters of their tourism businesses. 

Shore Excursions, Tips & Advice