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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Viking Orion in Sydney

Viking Orion sets a new standard for value

Viking Orion is sailing our waters this season – promising to be the first ... Read more

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Health While Cruising

Good Health While Cruising

If you have a medical condition of any kind, or travelling with someone who has, it’s crucial to plan ahead before you set off on your cruise. Health problems may spoil your holiday and costs can be crippling.

Health & Wellness, Tips & Advice

Nile river cruising

The Nile: River of Gods

A voyage along the Nile on board a traditional-style dahabiyya allows passengers a glimpse into a more leisurely, peaceful way of life.

Tips & Advice, Destinations

South America's Ports

South America’s popular ports

South America is huge and offers a variety of hugely different ports, from the hot beaches of Rio in summer to the southern most parts of the continent.

Destinations, Tips & Advice

Best Ships

How to choose the right ship for you

Once you’ve finalised your budget and destination, you need to decide what ship and what sort of cabin (suite) will suit you best.

Tips & Advice

Shore Excursion, Eastern Med

Shore excursions in the Eastern Med you can’t afford to miss

Thousands of years of history provide great opportunities for shore excursions around the Eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea. Here's a sample...

Shore Excursions, Tips & Advice

Eastern Mediterranean Ports

Eastern Mediterranean’s popular ports

The Eastern Mediterranean is a long way from home for our local cruising population. So once you've decided to book your cruise in the Occident what ports should you look out for on ship itineraries?

Tips & Advice

Wilderness Wonders, Mountains

Wilderness Wonders – Part 2

Read on to find the next five wilderness destinations…

Destinations, Tips & Advice

Wilderness Wonders

Wilderness Wonders – Part 1

While the Australian dollar is scaling unprecedented heights, now could be the time to book that adventure to the wilderness of your dreams.

Destinations, Tips & Advice

A Perfect Pearl

How to find the perfect pearl

Nothing could possibly complete a shipboard romance better than pearls.

Tips & Advice, Destinations