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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Alaska on the new Discovery Princess

Lumberjacks, huskies and otters: Alaska on Discovery Princess

Cruise Passenger takes you on one of dreamiest destinations on a voyage to Alaska on the new Discovery Princess.

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Remote Island Destination

10 Most Remote Island Destinations

Some of the world’s most fascinating islands can only be reached by ship. Without airports or even bush strips, these remarkable destinations will always be reserved for committed expedition cruisers. Your 2011 Adventure Cruise Guide is out now, FREE with your latest issue of Cruise Passenger or by request here.

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River Cruise

Top 10 Reasons to take a River Cruise

Planes, trains and automobiles…they’re all a hassle compared with stress-free, scenic river cruising – wherever you go. There are a lot of advantages to river cruising for experienced ocean cruisers and newcomers alike. Here are 10 of the most compelling.

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Cruises Sea Dream

Top tips to save you money when booking a cruise

Most travellers are loyal to a travel agent or have a particular website they like to use when booking a cruise ship holiday. But there are ways to save money regardless of how you like to book. Here, we look at some of them.

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mid range family cruise features

What defines a mid-range/family cruise?

Resort-style ships provide the perfect holiday for people seeking value for money.

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odyssey of the seas

Cruise Lingos: A guide to understanding cruise language and jargon

Cruise lingos form an integral part of cruise culture where guests and travellers get to be familiar with different nautical terms to fully enjoy cruising.

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History of cruising

A brief history of cruising

Wondering how the cruise industry and cruise ships themselves have developed into their modern form?

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cruise destination favorite

Our favourite cruise destinations

Think of a place you want to visit and it is highly likely you will find a cruise ship to take you there. Here are 10 of our favourite cruise destinations.

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River Cruising

River Cruising 101

Here, our expert answers 10 questions you might have had about river cruising but were too afraid to ask.

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Cruises rail Eurostar

Why rail and cruise makes the perfect European getaway

Picture the scene: you recline in a comfortable seat with your legs outstretched, sipping on a glass of Alsace white as you watch the French countryside flow past in a blur of yellow rapeseed fields, church steeples and fluffy skies.

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