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.

Reviews

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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Kiama, NSW

Five secret Aussie ports you’ll be soon be sailing to

While Sydney might be the gateway to cruise in New South Wales, soon there ... Read more

Tips & Advice

Princess Sky suites balcony

Size matters – so which cruise line has the biggest balconies at sea?

Princess Cruises’ Sky Princess launches in just over two weeks – and it’s proud ... Read more

Tips & Advice, Accommodation

Lake Rotoiti, New Zealand

The best New Zealand shore excursions

The cruise lines have some amazing exclusive and classic shore excursion favourites lined up. We highlight 12 of the best New Zealand shore excursions.

Tips & Advice, Shore Excursions

COMING CLEAN – Which Cruise lines have the cheapest laundry rates?

COMING CLEAN – Which Cruise lines have the cheapest laundry rates?

With cruises offering longer and longer journeys, something as simple as doing your laundry ... Read more

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What your travel insurance doesn’t cover – you’ll be shocked!

The collapse of travel giant Thomas Cook and local players Bentours and Tempo Holidays ... Read more

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Oceania cruises for kids

Which luxury lines still love kids?

Many cruise lines now proudly boast a ‘No Kids’ policy, catering to the growing ... Read more

Tips & Advice

Japan's famous Yuushien gardens

Best garden cruises for the green fingered traveller

Roman statesman Marcus Cicero once said “If you have a garden and a library, ... Read more

Tips & Advice, Shore Excursions

Ponant Mick Fogg

Experts tell: ask these questions to get the right cruise and save

The key to finding the right cruise is to ask the right questions. So ... Read more

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The compilation edition: the Best 100 cruise tips of all time 2019

After five weeks, we have finally arrived at the ultimate 100 cruise tips of ... Read more

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