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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Kiama, NSW

Five secret Aussie ports you’ll be soon be sailing to

While Sydney might be the gateway to cruise in New South Wales, soon there ... Read more

Tips & Advice

Princess Sky suites balcony

Size matters – so which cruise line has the biggest balconies at sea?

Princess Cruises’ Sky Princess launches in just over two weeks – and it’s proud ... Read more

Tips & Advice, Accommodation

Lake Rotoiti, New Zealand

The best New Zealand shore excursions

The cruise lines have some amazing exclusive and classic shore excursion favourites lined up. We highlight 12 of the best New Zealand shore excursions.

Tips & Advice, Shore Excursions

COMING CLEAN – Which Cruise lines have the cheapest laundry rates?

COMING CLEAN – Which Cruise lines have the cheapest laundry rates?

With cruises offering longer and longer journeys, something as simple as doing your laundry ... Read more

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What your travel insurance doesn’t cover – you’ll be shocked!

The collapse of travel giant Thomas Cook and local players Bentours and Tempo Holidays ... Read more

Tips & Advice

Oceania cruises for kids

Which luxury lines still love kids?

Many cruise lines now proudly boast a ‘No Kids’ policy, catering to the growing ... Read more

Tips & Advice

Japan's famous Yuushien gardens

Best garden cruises for the green fingered traveller

Roman statesman Marcus Cicero once said “If you have a garden and a library, ... Read more

Tips & Advice, Shore Excursions

Ponant Mick Fogg

Experts tell: ask these questions to get the right cruise and save

The key to finding the right cruise is to ask the right questions. So ... Read more

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The compilation edition: the Best 100 cruise tips of all time 2019

After five weeks, we have finally arrived at the ultimate 100 cruise tips of ... Read more

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