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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Dessert

How the plant-based dining movement is moving onto cruise ships

Oceania Cruises, which boasts the world’s best cuisine at sea, talks to us about its commitment to offering an array of plant-based meals.

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Cruise Insurance: Is covering a senior to cruise like insuring an 18-year-old to drive?

Cruise Insurance: Is covering a senior to cruise like insuring an 18-year-old to drive?

Forcing insurance companies to lower the cost of travel insurance for older cruisers was ... Read more

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Cruise insurance: Australian Finance Complaints Authority issues warning

Cruise insurance: Australian Finance Complaints Authority issues warning

The Australian Finance Complaints Authority has issued a warning to travellers to carefully read ... Read more

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Best cruise activities for kids onboard

Best cruise activities for kids onboard

Dance contests, toys, books, movies, arts & crafts, sports competitions, special pools, water slides - there are practically endless options onboard to keep the little ones entertained. 

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What about the kids? How COVID has turned cruising with children into a liability

The best cruise activities to check out on board 

Going on a cruise will take your family to exciting places, but you can have just as much fun onboard with these epic onboard activities.

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Best Repositioning Cruises for 2022/23

Best Repositioning Cruises for 2022/23

Repositioning cruises can save cruise companies a lot of money, so what’s in it ... Read more

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Personal butlers, Swarovski chandeliers: here are the worlds top luxury suites

Personal butlers, Swarovski chandeliers: here are the worlds top luxury suites

Superb staterooms, gourmet food, impressive wine lists, private shore excursions, and excellent personalised service ... Read more

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From better prices to dealing with emergencies, why it's worth booking your cruise through an agent

From better prices to dealing with emergencies, why it’s worth booking your cruise through an agent

While Australians can hop on a plane and cruise anywhere around the world, the ... Read more

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Insurance, air travel and quarantines – welcome to the future of travel

Without a crystal ball, the future of travel is hard to predict – but ... Read more

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