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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Premium Cruise

What is a premium cruise?

If you enjoy staying at four- or five-star hotels, consider sailing with a cruise line that specialises in offering a premium product.

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Best Cruises Solo Traveller

Best cruises for the solo traveller

While cruising with your partner or family can be an overwhelmingly economical way to travel, cruising by yourself can become extremely expensive, especially if you’re slugged with an exorbitant “single supplement”, as the cruise lines like to call it.

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Luxary Cruise

What is a luxury cruise?

There are several cruise lines that specialise in offering all the high-quality creature comforts you need.

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Tahiti by Gaguin

Tahiti by Gauguin

It’s just after 6pm and time for the nightly sunset show. We mix a few cocktails in our stateroom suite, and step onto the balcony as the......

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Fond farewells – last nights on board

Anyone who has ever cruised will know the double-edged sword that can be the last night on board.......

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Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance: Make sure you’re well covered

If you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel – the costs ... Read more

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Australian Cruisers Pay More than Americans

Why do Australian cruisers pay more for their fares than Americans?

It’s a bone of contention among Australian cruise passengers although it’s a problem that is unlikely to be solved any time soon.

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Australia's Little Gems

Australia’s little gems

Smaller ports offer attractions that make cruising this part of the world an uncommon experience.

Tips & Advice, Destinations

Cruising Kimberly

The Kimberley – behind the scenes

Most Kimberley cruises offer you the chance to take an optional helicopter flight over Mitchell Plateau to the tiered pools and cascades of Mitchell Falls, an iconic part of the Kimberley. After travelling to the top of Australia, however, many passengers wish to explore further.

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