Crystal Bach

Crystal Bach

European river cruising is throwing off its dowdy image once and for all thanks ... Read more

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Hebridean Sky Review

Hebridean Sky Review

An APT small-ship cruise on Hebridean Sky around western Europe’s coast from London to ... Read more

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Carnival Spirit

Carnival Spirit

Capturing young cruisers with imaginative activities has become the latest battleground. Nobody knows this better than the crews aboard Carnival’s fun ships.

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The Voice on the Ocean

Sea Princess

She’s one of Australia’s favourite ships – and to celebrate her 20th birthday next ... Read more

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Celebrity Silhouette

Celebrity Silhouette

Celebrity Cruises’ Solstice-Class ships set a new benchmark for mid-range cruising. Brian Johnston boards ... Read more

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The Silver Touch

Silver Muse

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] For a limited time we are offering readers the chance to win an $18,690 ... Read more

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Oh là là! Joie de Vivre review

Joie de Vivre

Cruising down the Seine from the heart of Paris to Normandy, Sue Bryant soaks up the very French ambiance on Uniworld’s Joie de Vivre.

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Aboard the remastered QM2

Queen Mary 2

Fresh from a $160 million refit, Queen Mary 2 set sail across the Atlantic. ... Read more

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Indoor pool on Crystal Mozart

Crystal Mozart

Leading Crystal Cruises’ charge into river cruising, Crystal Mozart has set the bar high for the luxury line.

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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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