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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Stockholm Sweden

Sail from late 2021 – cruise deals starting from $91 per person, per night

This week we find some of the best deals for cruises departing in late ... Read more

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Kangaroo Island

Premium and luxury cruise deals from $108 per person, per night

There are still plenty of 2021/22 cruise deals to be had and this week ... Read more

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Deals

Hurry: the best 2021 cruise deals from $66 per person

Flash sales, reduced deposits and free onboard spending. Cruise lines are pulling out all ... Read more

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Man and koala

Five essential travel tips to keep you safe on your journeys

Great deals, fabulous experiences and the chance to enjoy our own backyard – what’s ... Read more

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A man on top rocks

Every state and territory: what you can and can’t do

Thredbo’s website crashed as 30,000 Aussies raced to get ski tickets last week. Is ... Read more

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Kangaroos, a woman inside the car

The great escape – 10 best Aussie road trips

Dreaming of wide highways and big country scenery? Craig Tansley reveals the 10 best ... Read more

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Viking Expeditions Zodiacs

The ultimate list of Polar cruise deals to book now and explore later

Ice expedition cruising has been one of the fastest growing travel sectors in years. ... Read more

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The pool deck on the Oceania Insignia

The BIG cruise dilemma: cancel for a refund or take the Future Cruise Credit?

When your cruise is cancelled, you’re often faced with a choice: a Future Cruise ... Read more

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Carnival Australia offers ships as hospitals during coronavirus pandemic

Exclusive: your guide to the most generous cruise cancellation policies

Cancellation policies, the small print everyone once ignored, have suddenly become a major tool ... Read more

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