The first review of Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas

The first review of Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas

Ovation of the Seas – a sister to Quantum and Oasis of the Seas is one of Australia's favourite ships.

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Celebrity Solstice offers great service

Celebrity Solstice is an extremely clean ship with attendants in public restrooms and friendly crew. From the minute we arrived we were treated like royalty. Their buffet was very good with lots of seating options.

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Sanctuary Ananda

Sue Bryant falls under the spell of Myanmar’s surreal beauty as she joins a ... Read more

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Scenic Jasper

With the launch of its newest river cruiser, Scenic has dropped the word “tour” ... Read more

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MS Juno

Crossing Sweden on a 141-year-old steamship gives Barry Stone plenty of time to admire the scenery ... Read more

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Royal Princess Caribbean cruise review

As regular Princess cruisers we were excited to explore the Caribbean on this magnificent ship. Whilst we have always enjoyed sailing with Princess, the Royal added a new dimension to our cruising experience.

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Loved our cabin and dining on Legend of the Seas

Loved our cabin and dining on Legend of the Seas

From boarding the ship to disembarking, we had a great time. Our cabin was fabulous and in a great spot to get anywhere and everywhere we wanted to go.

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Seabourn Sojourn is elegant, stylish and ultra luxurious

Seabourn Sojourn is elegant, stylish and ultra luxurious

Sleek, ultra luxe comfort with 6 star food and service. Polished entertainers. Superb personal attention to detail and to the comfort of guests.

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Excellent choice of meals aboard the Dawn Princess

We were offered an upgrade to a mini-suite close to departure date and we took it. The cabin boy was beyond excellent. The range of restaurants and styles of food is just incredible.

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A spa on celebrity cruises

The best cruise lines for spa and wellness

The spa experience, afloat on a ship, takes relaxation to the next level. Imagine drifting into bliss with a full-body massage, soothed by the real-life sounds of the ocean instead of a recording.

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Virgin Voyages is planning to sail in Australia next year - we find out if it lives up to the hype

12 best free things to do on a cruise ship

From giggling at comedians to putting your feet up by the pool, there’s never any shortage of activities to make your sea days memorable without spending a dime. 

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How to choose the right cabin for you

When picking a cabin, it is crucial to pick one that fits the type of experience you envision yourself having. Having the wrong cabin on a cruise can greatly impact the attitude you carry around for the rest of your vacation. It is important that you pick both a location within the ship and a style that will suit all of your needs.

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Pack For a Cruise

What to pack for a cruise

Like packing for any holiday, packing for a cruise can be daunting. But getting the right mix of items for all your port calls, themed nights, and even time zones, and judge how much storage space you’ll have in your cabin needn’t be a hassle with these packing tips.

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Wi-Fi at sea

Ultimate Guide to WiFi on cruise ships

Cruise WiFi is as essential as life itself for people these days. It is all the more essential for cruisers spending multiple days and nights at sea.

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Tips to Avoid Norovirus on a Cruise Ship​

Around 180 people fell ill onboard Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas after reporting norovirus symptoms.

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How to get the best cruise deals

Thinking about booking your next cruise? Now is the perfect time to get those ... Read more

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Weird things you can’t, and can, pack on a cruise

Irons, no, vodka, no. Knives? Sometimes. Welcome to the wild world of cruising contraband.

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Cruising Europe

The best cruises in Europe 2025

Tallis Borne Marcus reveals why 2025 is set to be a standout season for cruise enthusiasts, with new destinations, itineraries, and ships making European getaways more exciting than ever.

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