Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas short cruise

Ovation of the Seas reviews

If you’re thinking about booking Ovation of the Seas (one of the most beloved cruise ships) for the upcoming season, you’re not the only one.

Royal Caribbean Cruises, Reviews

Carnival Luminosa kicks off first ever Aussie sailing

Carnival Luminosa reviews

Carnival Luminosa Reviews 2.5 Editor Rating ★★★☆☆ 30 Reviews Carnival Luminosa is a mid-sized ... Read more

Carnival Cruises, Reviews

Back of the Carnival Splendor ship

Carnival Splendor Reviews

And Carnival Splendor, the fun ship line’s newest and biggest offering in Australia, is no exception.

Carnival Cruises, Reviews

Carnival Cruise Ship in Sydney

Carnival Adventure reviews

Now it’s in its third life as a Carnival ship, it will continue serving up family-oriented vacations, sailing year-round of Sydney.

Carnival Cruises, Reviews

Azamara Cruises Australia

Small but mighty: all aboard Azamara Onward

Cruise Passenger joins world cruisers on their journey from Sydney to Eden aboard Azamara Onward.

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Resorts World Star Voyager

Pacific Explorer is now the Star Voyager – Here’s what it’s like to sail her

Rebecca Wong was one of the first onboard the new Star Voyager, formerly the Pacific Explorer. Take a look inside.

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The Norwegian Aqua in Zeebrugge

I tried the Norwegian Aqua Slidecoaster and lived to tell the tale ahead of her christening

The beauty about the evolution of a class of ship, is that each vessel keeps getting better and better. And that's what Norwegian Aqua is.

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I went to Antarctica with Viking – here’s why it was worth it

Viking has special offers including $2,400 towards airfares per booking and $500 shipboard spending.

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Te Pa Tu Cultural Tour

Why shore excursions are the best part of a New Zealand cruise with Royal Princess

It’s a coin toss between the North and South Islands of New Zealand – but Princess has options where you can get the best of both worlds.

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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......

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.......

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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.

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