Pacific Dawn

Pacific Dawn

Looking out over the pool and water park of the newly refurbished Pacific Dawn, ... Read more

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Le Soleal

Le Soleal

A brand-new luxury French ship that is equally at home navigating Arctic waters as ... Read more

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True North

True North

Eight young men slink around charcoal fires in a thatched spirit house in Yentchan ... Read more

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Star Flyer Review

Star Flyer Review

The Panamanian port of Balboa lies at the Pacific end of the Panama Canal. ... Read more

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Europa 2

Europa 2

Hapag-Lloyd’s sumptuous new Europa 2 has a lot to live up to. How do ... Read more

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Royal Princess

Royal Princess – Expert Review

Prince George was still a few weeks away from making his first royal appearance ... Read more

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Exploring Hong Kong and Vietnam on Silver Shadow

Exploring Hong Kong and Vietnam on Silver Shadow

There’s nothing like embarking on a luxury cruise holiday in appropriately luxurious style – ... Read more

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Stella Australis

Stella Australis

Call it greed, or efficiency. Five days before my once-in-a-lifetime voyage to Antarctica, I’m ... Read more

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Take an Alaskan adventure

Take an Alaskan adventure

It takes three flights (Sydney to LA, LA to Seattle, and Seattle to Anchorage) ... 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.

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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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