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SeaDream I: Day 9, on bumpy seas!

How many SeaDreamers does it take to make a dessert out of swan-shaped pastry?

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SeaDream I: Day 8, La Goulette, Tunisia

“Get me back to SeaDream and a glass of Champagne!” laughed one SeaDream passenger.

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SeaDream I: Day 7, Valletta, Malta

What do swashbuckling knights and SeaDream I have in common?

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SeaDream I: Day 6, Sicily, Italy

Good news and bad news… What do you want to hear first?

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SeaDream I: Day 5, Fiskardon, Cephalonia Island, Greece

So we didn’t go straight to bed last night, but headed to the Piano Bar for more cocktails and meeting with other SeaDream I passengers. There’s also a blackjack table here and I managed to win some chips!

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SeaDream I: Day 4 afternoon, Itea, Greece

Spoiled, spoiled, spoiled… How good can this get?

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SeaDream I: Day 4, Corinth Canal, Greece

I’ve so far been doing one blog a day, but this morning was so special I thought I’d quickly tell you about it.

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Luxury cruise ship on calm waters.

SeaDream I: Day 3, Mykonos, Greece

It was very windy up on deck for breakfast and even chilly in the shade, so, because of the wind factor, tonight’s planned Greek-themed dinner outside in the Topside Restaurant was postponed and we ate it in the Dining Salon instead.

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Luxury cruise ship on calm waters.

SeaDream I: Day 2, Aegina Island, Greece

Breakfast at the Topside Restaurant looking over Aegina on a warm & sunny day. There’s a selection of fresh breads and bagels, meats, cheeses, olives, a mix of exotic fruits, bircher muesli, yoghurt and nuts.

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Premium Cruise

What is a premium cruise?

If you enjoy staying at four- or five-star hotels, consider sailing with a cruise line that specialises in offering a premium product.

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Best Cruises Solo Traveller

Best cruises for the solo traveller

While cruising with your partner or family can be an overwhelmingly economical way to travel, cruising by yourself can become extremely expensive, especially if you’re slugged with an exorbitant “single supplement”, as the cruise lines like to call it.

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Luxary Cruise

What is a luxury cruise?

There are several cruise lines that specialise in offering all the high-quality creature comforts you need.

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Tahiti by Gaguin

Tahiti by Gauguin

It’s just after 6pm and time for the nightly sunset show. We mix a few cocktails in our stateroom suite, and step onto the balcony as the......

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Fond farewells – last nights on board

Anyone who has ever cruised will know the double-edged sword that can be the last night on board.......

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Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance: Make sure you’re well covered

If you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel – the costs ... Read more

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Australian Cruisers Pay More than Americans

Why do Australian cruisers pay more for their fares than Americans?

It’s a bone of contention among Australian cruise passengers although it’s a problem that is unlikely to be solved any time soon.

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Australia's Little Gems

Australia’s little gems

Smaller ports offer attractions that make cruising this part of the world an uncommon experience.

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Cruising Kimberly

The Kimberley – behind the scenes

Most Kimberley cruises offer you the chance to take an optional helicopter flight over Mitchell Plateau to the tiered pools and cascades of Mitchell Falls, an iconic part of the Kimberley. After travelling to the top of Australia, however, many passengers wish to explore further.

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