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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Last Minute Cruising Experience

Last minute or earlybird, when do you book your cruise?

Travellers are taking a chance and waiting until last minute to book a cruise, ... Read more

Tips & Advice

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9 apps every cruiser needs

Cruise Cam Follow your favourite cruise ship around the world with this app. Using ... Read more

Activities & Entertainment, Tips & Advice

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The most innovative attractions in cruising

The face of cruising is changing, with surf simulators, virtual car races and waterslides ... Read more

Tips & Advice, Activities & Entertainment

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Planning to Visit Alaska? Here Are 9 Things You Should Know

Bears, seals, bald eagles and so much more. There’s nothing in Alaska you won’t ... Read more

Tips & Advice, Destinations

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Tips to stay ship-shape at sea

He’s Carnival’s newest ambassador and his mission is to keep cruisers fit at sea. ... Read more

Health & Wellness, Tips & Advice

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Amazing predictions: this is the future of travel

A virtual air hostess; an electronic travel buddy; body-morphing aircraft seat; and a self-operating ... Read more

Tips & Advice

10 ways reduce your data roaming bills while on vacation

10 ways to reduce your data roaming bill

You may be on holidays but you still need to keep in contact with ... Read more

Tips & Advice

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Self assurance checklist for the anxious traveller

Travel has always meant possibility and change, and for some people, that means anxiety. ... Read more

Health & Wellness, Tips & Advice

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10 bizarre requests on cruise ships

From being a stand in husband to looking after strangers’ kids – fellow passengers ... Read more

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