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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shopping mall in cruise

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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a girl holding a stuffed animal

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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Alaska Destination review

Destination Review: Alaska

Welcome to Alaska – a place with a reputation for being at the end of the world.

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Good Cruise Companion

Are you a good cruise companion?

Cruise lines may be taking the initiative to cater to solo-travelers, but the majority ... Read more

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How solo cruisers can avoid paying single supplement fees

Although cruising is one of the easiest forms of travel to undertake on your ... Read more

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Orchid Dining

The cruise lines that let you BYO alcohol

Cruising is often associated with alcohol. Whether cruise lines are creating select wine menus ... Read more

Tips & Advice, Dining

Tauck Loft Cabin Room with Bathroom

How do I get a free cabin upgrade?

You’re getting ready to unpack in your low-cost cabin, when suddenly a crew member ... Read more

Tips & Advice, Accommodation

Airport Luggage

The ultimate guide to luggage survival tips

More than 26 million bags disappeared or were misplaced across the world’s airports last ... Read more

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royal princess cruise

20 things you don’t know about Royal Princess

Princess Cruises has announced ’20 new things you don’t know about Royal Princess‘ at Cruise ... Read more

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a group of children standing in the water

Cruise Region Focus- Culture Feast

The rivers, jungles, villages and cities of this fascinating equatorial region are becoming more ... Read more

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Bird Ornament in the forest

The best Alaska shore excursions

While nature is the inevitable focus of an Alaskan cruise, there’s a lot to ... Read more

Tips & Advice, Shore Excursions

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