Celebrity Century, 4-day West Caribbean cruise Day 2

Day 2: We’re departing Key West. Is everyone back on board?

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Review: Celebrity Century

Day1: What a relief – my laptop has been returned after going missing somewhere at check-in.

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NZ on Holland America Volendam – Part 2

The wine tasting in Napier's Hawkes Bay went well.....in fact a bit too well for some of the enthusiastic cruisers on our bus!

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Seabourn Odyssey in Asia

She’s been receiving rave reviews since her debut last year and The Yachts of Seabourn’s new Odyssey may have a major impact on the way cruise ships are designed.

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NZ On Holland America Volendam – Part 1

After arriving in Auckland to high winds, rain and chilly temperatures, the afternoon we went to join Volendam was pretty nice.

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Luxury cruise ship on calm waters.

SeaDream I: Day 13, leaving today!

How do you get 112 SeaDreamers off the ship with as little fuss as possible?

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Luxury cruise ship on calm waters.

SeaDream I: Day 12, Malaga, Spain

Our last full day on board our beloved SeaDream I – what to do???

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Luxury cruise ship on calm waters.

SeaDream I: Day 11, at sea!

Our SeaDreaming outside last night only lasted half an hour, although it was fun – dressed in our SeaDream pyjamas, personalised with our names, SeaDream bathrobes, slippers and the day bed made up with sheets and doonas! Until it started raining on us!

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Luxury cruise ship on calm waters.

SeaDream I: Day 10, Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

Spanish cuisine is on the menu tonight – I’m guessing paella – plus we’re having a Spanish tapas and cocktails party pre-dinner, and we’ve booked to sleep on the main day bed up on Deck 6 tonight!

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Health While Cruising

Good Health While Cruising

If you have a medical condition of any kind, or travelling with someone who has, it’s crucial to plan ahead before you set off on your cruise. Health problems may spoil your holiday and costs can be crippling.

Health & Wellness, Tips & Advice

Nile river cruising

The Nile: River of Gods

A voyage along the Nile on board a traditional-style dahabiyya allows passengers a glimpse into a more leisurely, peaceful way of life.

Tips & Advice, Destinations

South America's Ports

South America’s popular ports

South America is huge and offers a variety of hugely different ports, from the hot beaches of Rio in summer to the southern most parts of the continent.

Destinations, Tips & Advice

Best Ships

How to choose the right ship for you

Once you’ve finalised your budget and destination, you need to decide what ship and what sort of cabin (suite) will suit you best.

Tips & Advice

Shore Excursion, Eastern Med

Shore excursions in the Eastern Med you can’t afford to miss

Thousands of years of history provide great opportunities for shore excursions around the Eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea. Here's a sample...

Shore Excursions, Tips & Advice

Eastern Mediterranean Ports

Eastern Mediterranean’s popular ports

The Eastern Mediterranean is a long way from home for our local cruising population. So once you've decided to book your cruise in the Occident what ports should you look out for on ship itineraries?

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Wilderness Wonders, Mountains

Wilderness Wonders – Part 2

Read on to find the next five wilderness destinations…

Destinations, Tips & Advice

Wilderness Wonders

Wilderness Wonders – Part 1

While the Australian dollar is scaling unprecedented heights, now could be the time to book that adventure to the wilderness of your dreams.

Destinations, Tips & Advice

A Perfect Pearl

How to find the perfect pearl

Nothing could possibly complete a shipboard romance better than pearls.

Tips & Advice, Destinations