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.

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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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Luxury cruising

Who has the best small ships? Your guide to boutique vessels

The pandemic has meant a huge swing to smaller vessels, with lines running ships ... Read more

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An officer in border restrictions

What you need to know before you book

As Australia grapples with COVID-19 restrictions on state borders, particularly in Victoria, we tell ... Read more

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Garma Festival

10 best Indigenous experiences in Australia

Australia’s rich Aboriginal culture is spread out across the country. Craig Tansley explores 10 ... Read more

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Trobriand Islands

The best cruise deals for spring/summer 2021 season

Plan your spring/summer 2021 cruises from our pick of the best cruise deals this ... Read more

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Tokyo

The best weekly cruise deals: free gratuities, drinks packages and cruises from $90 per night

Cruise bargains are aplenty with extended sales and new deals. We find the best ... Read more

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Can’t go overseas? The great Australian substitutes

Craig Tansley examines the places in Australia that make us feel like we’re travelling ... Read more

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Why Darwin’s cuisine is no croc – here are six of the best experiences

With more than 50 nationalities, access to fresh seafood and tropical fruits, and a ... Read more

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Croatia and Viking

Cruise deals: A South Pacific sailing from $59 per person, per day

There are still many deals to be had for 2021/22 cruises, and we find ... Read more

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Four ways to experience Byron Bay

The northern NSW coastal town of Byron Bay was once known for its free-loving spirit community ... Read more

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