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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Solo cruising

Five myths of solo cruising

The popularity of solo cruising continues to soar and some might even argue that ... Read more

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Cruise expert reveals the destination for people who have "been there, done that"

Cruise expert reveals the destination for people who have “been there, done that”

Flight Centre Cruise Expert, Kelli Willis shares her secrets on the who, where and ... Read more

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Norwegian Encore

First look: the ship that offers the best of two worlds

Sailing on the maiden voyage to Southampton, England It’s a ship for grown ups, ... Read more

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World cruise season is starting: here's what you need to know to book

World cruise season is starting: here’s what you need to know to book

A two-week cruise is a holiday, a break from your routine. But a World ... Read more

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Room-Service

Why your final cruise bill is so often a shock

One of the biggest draws of cruising is paying a single fare for accommodation, ... Read more

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Azamara's early boarding

How much would you pay to beat the megaliner queues?

Priority access used to be rewarded to the cruise lines’ most loyal cruisers, but ... Read more

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Wave Season

Eight ways to snap up a wave season cruise deal

Wave Season is upon us – a great time for Australian cruisers to use the arrival of our huge fleet to bag a bargain.

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sustainable caviar

Revealed: what luxury cruise chefs buy when they come to Australia

Cruise lines are adding sustainability to their menus and creating luxury dining experiences that ... Read more

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Silversea's luxury South Pacific islands

Undiscovered luxury island locations

The start of the wave season heralds in some of the most luxurious ships ... Read more

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