Emerald sakara watersports deck

How I cruised like a billionaire but without the price tag on Emerald Sakara

I haven’t won the lottery but it feels like it as I accept an iced fruit kebab from a smiling waiter on the Emerald Sakara.

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Queen Anne on her sea trials on the sea

The first look inside Cunard’s new Queen Anne

Cunard’s new Queen Anne arrived this week in Southampton to much fanfare. She’s the 249th ship in Cunard’s 184-year history.

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The helicopter on the Scenic Eclipse II

Mission possible: Onboard Scenic Eclipse II

If the original Scenic Eclipse caused ripples in luxury expedition cruising, its new sister, Scenic Eclipse II, is likely to create even bigger waves.

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captain cook cruises caldeonia at kabara island

Beyond bula with Captain Cook Cruises Fiji

Captain Cook Cruises Fiji's new expedition ship, Caledonian Sky, offers these the remote islands from a new perspective.

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Bingo with The Diva on Virgin

Shots, pyjama parties and a 100th birthday: Virgin IS different

We’re on board Sir Richard Branson's Resilient Lady, the ship that is supposed to change everything about cruising. Drag queens, bingo with The Diva and dancing till 6 am.

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Charlie on Queen Elizabeth

Charlie’s return to Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth: From toddler to tween

Charlie Wexham is already a veteran Cunarder, taking her first cruise as a toddler. Now at nine, does the adventure still hold the same?

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Le Soléal in the Kimberley

A Kimberley adventure on Ponant’s Le Soleal

This epic voyage through the Kimberley on Le Soléal, Ponant has delivered an indepth and exciting experience to see this remote region.

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Overbooked cruise in 2024

Experts predict 2024 is the year you are most likely to be bumped from your cruise

Cruise experts say more travellers are getting bumped off overbooked cruises this year with lines filling the ships past capacity.

News, Reviews

Crystal Cruises Crystal Symphony

Back onboard the new Crystal Cruises after a US$170million overhaul

After 18 months out of service, with a new owner and a US$170m overhaul of its two ships, Crystal Cruises is back. And what a return.

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Battle of the fun ships: A Disney Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line comparison

The best cruise deals for 2023

With major lines discounting, there are some are good deals and magical itineraries on ... Read more

Tips & Advice

Is this the return of cruise dress codes? We undress the myths of dressing for your cruise

What to wear on a cruise

It's the age-old question that once plagued cruisers. What should I wear onboard my cruise?

Tips & Advice

How expedition cruise lines keep you safe

How expedition cruise lines keep you safe

Captain Margrith Ettlin is moving swiftly between the wings of her bridge on the ... Read more

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Bennett Catherine photo

“Safer than being in a hotel”: Leading health expert backs cruise over COVID outbreaks

Catherine Bennett, Chair in Epidemiology at Deakin University and a leading commentator of COVID ... Read more

Tips & Advice, Health & Wellness

The bizarre beliefs that lead Australian travelers not to buy travel insurance

The bizarre beliefs that lead Australian travellers not to buy travel insurance

A survey by the Insurance Council of Australia has shown the weird and bizarre ... Read more

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FFC how to use future cruise credit

10 best cruise itineraries to New Zealand

With New Zealand having finally opened its ports again earlier this year, there's no better time to cruise to one of the world's most scenic locations.

Tips & Advice

Aerial Panoramic View of beautiful sunrise at Sydney City, Skyline

Where cruise lines stand on tests and vaccinations

The return of cruises has had many jumping for joy, but with each cruise ... Read more

Tips & Advice, Health & Wellness

Australian destinations

Australia’s Best Shore Excursions

From scenic flights to private dinners, the top cruise lines’ 2023 Australian shore excursions ... Read more

Tips & Advice, Shore Excursions

Ngadju dancers

Indigenous culture cruise excursions welcome back tourists

Aboriginal communities welcome cruise passengers back as key supporters of their tourism businesses. 

Shore Excursions, Tips & Advice