Brilliance heads into Newcastle for repairs. Photo: Royal Caribbean Australian Cruisers, Dylan Steel

Delayed Brilliance of the Seas heads to Hobart not Pacific 

Recently repaired Brilliance of the Seas has amended its Sydney to the Pacific islands sailing and will now head to Hobart instead.

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Norwegian Dawn at port.

Aussies in cross-country trek to be reunited with Norwegian Dawn

Australians Violetta and Doug Sanders travelled through seven countries in 48 hours to be reunited with Norwegian Dawn in Senegal after being stranded on an island off the coast of Gambia.

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Monaco, Monte Carlo at dusk

Seabourn unveils unique luxury shore excursions

Seabourn launches “The Collection”, a series of exclusive sailings featuring one-of-a-kind shoreside experiences to complement the luxury line’s itineraries.

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Doug and Violetta Sanders pictured fighting to get back on the Norwegian Dawn

“The worst experience of our lives”: Hear from the Australian couple abandoned by their African cruise

Violetta and Doug Sanders have been identified as the two Australians that failed to return on time to the Norwegian Dawn.

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the great compensation debate

The Great Compensation Debate: How much is enough?

Cruisers like Paula Ellis were dismayed to find out their 2025 P&O New Zealand cruise had been changed to a Vanuatu itinerary. Ellis already had her cruise booked for 12 months and is now left unsure how to proceed.

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Kids on a Carnival ship with a waterslide in the background on an affordable family holiday

Which is more affordable for a family: A cruise or a resort?

Cruisers are expressing concerns around the increase in cruise prices. What is more cost effective - a resort or cruise?

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Royal Caribbean changes Covid-19 vaccinations requirements in the US and Europe

Mattresses on cruise balconies?! Travellers turn balcony into a seaside siesta sanctuary

Would you ever consider pulling your mattress out to the balcony aboard a cruise ship?

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Three girls drinking cocktails on a Carnival ship

How many drinks a day do you take? Carnival says 15 is enough

A bottomless alcoholic drinks package or 15 drinks cap – how much is too much when it comes to booze on a cruise?

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Princess ship sailing through Milford Sound, in New Zealand waters.

NZ trials digital travel declaration for cruisers

Cruise passengers have been added to a list of travellers to New Zealand now required to fill in a Customs Traveller Declaration form. 

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