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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Norwegian Cruise Line ship in Santorini

How a magical Mediterranean cruise converted me to the Norwegian Escape

Kristie Kellahan steps onboard the Norwegian Escape on a Mediterranean cruise and discovers how it's the best way to see Europe.

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Crown Princess with the Swans flag

How I celebrated the Sydney Swans on a Princess cruise

There was plenty of 'Cheer Cheer the Red and the White' when the inaugural Sydney Swans Member Cruise set sail. Find out how you can get on the second voyage.

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Japanese eel and rice in a bowl

An Oceania cruise is the best way to see Japan

Andrea Black steps onboard an Oceania Cruises voyage around Japan and experiences the Land of the Rising Sun with the culinary-focused cruise line.

Asia, Reviews

Royal Caribbean celebrates the debut of Anthem of the Seas in Sydney, Australia

Anthem of the Seas Review: Royal Caribbean’s Exciting New Ship Hits Australia

Anthem of the Seas Review: Royal Caribbean’s Exciting New Ship Hits Australia Published by ... Read more

Royal Caribbean Cruises, Reviews

Jane Archer on her expedition cruise with Aurora Expeditions

How I converted my husband to become an expedition cruiser

“Why would I want to go somewhere cold,” has been my hubby Mark’s stock ... Read more

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Exploring Antarctica onboard the Silver Endeavour

How I escaped the dreaded Drake Passage on the Silver Endeavour

Wonder what it's like traveling across Antarctica's ice on silver service? Louise Goldsbury has just the review for you.

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Crown Princess vs Anthem of the Seas

Crown Princess vs Anthem of the Seas 2025

It’s a conundrum. To cruise on Crown Princess or Royal Caribbean International’s Anthem of the Seas?

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Disney Cruise Line for adults

How I sailed with Disney – but without the kids

Surrounded by costumed cast members and sugar-fuelled little ones, our writer tries to have a grown-up holiday on the high seas, writes Jane Knight.

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Norwegian Encore kids club

Kids sail free: how you could save over $7,000 on your next family holiday

The price tag for taking the whole family on a cruise holiday is daunting ... Read more

Tips & Advice

Regent Seven Seas room service

Ultra-luxe Regent Seven Seas says its less expensive than premium lines

Regent Seven Seas, owner of ‘the most luxurious ship ever built’ and arguably the ... Read more

Tips & Advice

Confusing cruise cancellations

Last-minute cancellations – what you’ll pay

Debbie Swensen was travelling in a group with P&O Cruises earlier this year when ... Read more

Tips & Advice

Private shore excursions

Dare to compare: cruise line versus private shore excursions

The benefits of booking your onshore excursions via the cruise company.

Tips & Advice, Shore Excursions

Ritz Carlton yacht

The amazing rise of luxury yachts means you’ll be spoilt for choice

Luxury yachts used to be exclusive holiday vessels of billionaires. But as more cruise ... Read more

Tips & Advice

Princess Ruby

How you could score a free cruise and more with Princess

The airline industry has been doing it for years: overbooking flights, then offering passenger ... Read more

Tips & Advice

Alaska bears

Great deals and new experiences: why 2020 is the year to visit Alaska

Next year is set to be the year of the Alaskan cruise. New piers, ... Read more

Tips & Advice, Destinations

Top bikini

From erotic to supernatural: the weirdest and wackiest cruise themes

Once it was golf or cooking. Now ocean theme cruises are on a whole ... Read more

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The 5 most luxurious train journeys

The 5 most luxurious train journeys

Forget the queues, crowds and rush at airports. Instead, sit back and enjoy a ... Read more

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