Pacific Jewel Facts

Launched: Originally 1991 cruising for AIDA, then became Ocean Village Two in 2007......

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MS Hanseatic

A voyage to the frozen south is infinitely more comfortable when you cruise on MS Hanseatic, the world’s highest-rated expedition ship.

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a rhapsody cruise ship in the ocean

Suite Life on Rhapsody, Day 7

Our first family cruise is coming to an end and I have to say it’s been a hit. Who would have thought kids would like bingo and trivia contests?

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Suite Life on Rhapsody, Day 6

We’re back at sea after two days in New Caledonia and back into sea-faring routine, which, to my surprise, is just as enjoyable to the kids as a day on the most beautiful beach in the world.

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a beach with a body of water and trees

Suite Life on Rhapsody, Day 5

We’re woken this morning to the sound of the tenders being lowered from beneath our balcony, ready to take us ashore to the Isle of Pines.

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a tall building with palm trees

Suite Life on Rhapsody Day 4

Noumea! After days of agonizing over the vast array of shore excursions, I finally decide on none (I’m even worse with menus).

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Volendam

Volendam

Volendam is a ship boasting a garden theme with flowers found in abundance throughout the ship in one form or other. ....

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a wake of a boat in the ocean

Suite Life on Rhapsody, Day 3

We’re starting to get the hang of cruising and have even formed ourselves a routine, or at least starting to see the need for one. For as far as you can see in every direction there is water, which varies in colour from dark grey to dark blue.

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Reviews: Rhapsody of the Seas

After a long day waiting to leave Sydney, our first day sailing is all about figuring out how the whole thing works. Activities, kids’ clubs and meal times – how do we actually find all these things?

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Stockholm Sweden

Sail from late 2021 – cruise deals starting from $91 per person, per night

This week we find some of the best deals for cruises departing in late ... Read more

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Kangaroo Island

Premium and luxury cruise deals from $108 per person, per night

There are still plenty of 2021/22 cruise deals to be had and this week ... Read more

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Hurry: the best 2021 cruise deals from $66 per person

Flash sales, reduced deposits and free onboard spending. Cruise lines are pulling out all ... Read more

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Five essential travel tips to keep you safe on your journeys

Great deals, fabulous experiences and the chance to enjoy our own backyard – what’s ... Read more

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Every state and territory: what you can and can’t do

Thredbo’s website crashed as 30,000 Aussies raced to get ski tickets last week. Is ... Read more

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The great escape – 10 best Aussie road trips

Dreaming of wide highways and big country scenery? Craig Tansley reveals the 10 best ... Read more

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Viking Expeditions Zodiacs

The ultimate list of Polar cruise deals to book now and explore later

Ice expedition cruising has been one of the fastest growing travel sectors in years. ... Read more

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The pool deck on the Oceania Insignia

The BIG cruise dilemma: cancel for a refund or take the Future Cruise Credit?

When your cruise is cancelled, you’re often faced with a choice: a Future Cruise ... Read more

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Carnival Australia offers ships as hospitals during coronavirus pandemic

Exclusive: your guide to the most generous cruise cancellation policies

Cancellation policies, the small print everyone once ignored, have suddenly become a major tool ... Read more

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