When the ship is as important as the destination...
I believe all cruise ships are beautiful; some more than others. It’s a matter of comparing many factors.
When my wife Sandra and I boarded Rhapsody of the Seas, we were a little disappointed at not being able to obtain a balcony stateroom, but we became pleased with our large Oceanview stateroom, with its picture window and more room than the usual balcony stateroom. Our cruise was headed north and we were looking forward to 10 days of R&R.
Day 1 on Rhapsody of the Seas was longer than I had planned, and while it involved boarding a big and exciting cruise ship it largely involved sitting in Circular Quay.
Day 3: Thanksgiving. Ever heard of Turkey Pardon? No, nor had we, so we are compelled to wander down to the Royal Promenade (Deck 5) at midday to find out – after a tough morning testing the spa that’s suspended over the Caribbean Sea.
More Allure stats: The Central Park Neighborhood is a living park at sea, with 12,175 plants, 62 vine plants 56 trees and bamboo plants – and even piped birdsong.
Friday is Formal Day on board Celebrity Century and it’s fun to dress up – and shame on those slackers who don’t make the effort. Not that there’s many of them.
More lines than ever are claiming to be all-inclusive but how can you really tell? Here is our guide to who is offering what - and what all-inclusive actually means.
If you’re thinking of taking your first cruise or fairly new to cruising, there’s no one better to guide you for your first cruise that seasoned cruisers who have already made and learnt from their mistakes.
With more Australians turning to the seas for holidays, safeguarding your investment and your health has never been more important. 1Cover has a special deal for you.
Between the icy fjords, towering glaciers, and wildlife that casually wanders past your balcony, Alaska is one of those places that feels like it shouldn’t be real. But it is, and it’s absolutely worth seeing by sea.
Here's the "dating on a cruise ship" dream: With a piña colada in your hand and looking out onto a picture-postcard sunset over the sea, your eyes meet across the top deck…
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
