Oceania Riviera sailing

I was onboard Oceania Riviera before she arrived in Australia, and here’s my review

I was onboard Oceania Riviera before she arrived in Australia, and here’s my review ... Read more

Reviews

Your verdict: Carnival Splendor vs Carnival Adventure

Of the Carnival cruise fans surveyed, 74% said that Carnival Splendor is a better ship than Carnival Adventure.

Reviews

Discovery Princess

Review: I sailed Discovery Princess before her Sydney debut – this ship has more of everything

Discovery Princess arrives in Sydney on December 6th as the biggest and newest Princess. And Peter Lynch is onboard before she heads Down Under. Here's his verdict.

Reviews

Celebrity Edge in New Zealand

How to choose between Discovery Princess, Celebrity Edge and Oceania Riviera

Australians are trading up when it comes to their local cruises, perhaps parlaying airfares ... Read more

Reviews

Silver Ray deck

Review: Silversea’s newest ship is a ray of light

A sunny springtime cruise around Spain on Silversea’s new Silver Ray is an immersion in history, culture and, most of all, food.

Silversea, Reviews

Silver Nova in Cairns

Review: Silver Nova strikes gold in Australia

Silversea is sailing three ships in Australian waters in 2025, making the line's commitment to voyages Down Under greater than almost any.

Reviews

Visit exciting Singapore then cruise onboard Queen Mary 2 to Sydney from $210 per night

Queen Mary 2 reviews

Queen Mary 2 is the flagship of the Cunard fleet and holds a special place in the hearts of loyal Cunarders

Reviews, Cunard Line

Majestic Princess beside a Mountain

Majestic Princess reviews

Majestic Princess Reviews 4 Editor Rating ★★★★☆ 5 Reviews Majestic Princess is set to ... Read more

Princess Cruises, Reviews

Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas world's biggest cruise ship

Icon Of The Seas reviews

Icon of the Seas lives up to her name as the largest cruise ship in the world.

Royal Caribbean Cruises, Reviews

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.

Tips & Advice

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.

Tips & Advice

Luxary Cruise

What is a luxury cruise?

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

Tips & Advice

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......

Tips & Advice, Destinations

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.......

News, Tips & Advice

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

Tips & Advice

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.

Tips & Advice

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.

Tips & Advice, Destinations