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.

Reviews

Virgin Voyages arrives in Darwin

Virgin Voyages’ arrives in Darwin ahead of her inaugural season

Resilient Lady - the third ship from Virgin Voyages, has officially arrived in Australian waters as part of her first season Down Under.

Reviews

Royal Caribbean's Ovations of the Seas

A day in the life of Royal Caribbean’s Environmental Officer

Darko Sukurica, Royal Caribbean's Environmental Officer on Ovation of the Seas takes us on a day in the life of what he does.

News, Reviews

Jacqueline and Mark Traynor

Why Australia has the world’s cheapest cruise prices

Emptynesters Mark and Jacqueline Traynor are a new wave of cruisers coming from the Northern Hemisphere, lured by cheaper cruise prices out of Australia.

Reviews

Discovery Princess, Alaska Cruise

Dog-sledding and king crabs: How Princess ups the discovery in Alaska

Princess is known as the No.1 cruise line for Alaska. And Cruise Passenger steps on board the Discovery Princess to see the Last Frontier.

Reviews

Brisbane new cruise terminal

Brisbane cruise passengers call for public transport links

There are no plans to extend public transport services to the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal, despite complaints from passengers.

Reviews

The captain of Azamara Quest made sure that ques are minimized to ensure guests' welfare.

“I’ve heard of people fainting in two-hour queues and temperatures of 30 degrees”

The Azamara Quest captain tells how he outwits big ships to beat the queues at popular European cruise ports during the summer months.

Reviews

Cruise safari

Is a cruise safari the best way to see The Big Four?

There’s a growing number of options for those who want to couple big cats and jeep dashes floating from port to port. And this is a cruise safari.

Reviews

Ashmore Reef Snorkeling

Kimberley cruise review: Sailing into the world’s greatest natural wonder

Steve Odell experiences the best of Australia's Kimberley region aboard Silversea's Silver Explorer

Reviews

Battle of the fun ships: A Disney Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line comparison

The best cruise deals for 2023

With major lines discounting, there are some are good deals and magical itineraries on ... Read more

Tips & Advice

Is this the return of cruise dress codes? We undress the myths of dressing for your cruise

What to wear on a cruise

It's the age-old question that once plagued cruisers. What should I wear onboard my cruise?

Tips & Advice

How expedition cruise lines keep you safe

How expedition cruise lines keep you safe

Captain Margrith Ettlin is moving swiftly between the wings of her bridge on the ... Read more

Tips & Advice

Bennett Catherine photo

“Safer than being in a hotel”: Leading health expert backs cruise over COVID outbreaks

Catherine Bennett, Chair in Epidemiology at Deakin University and a leading commentator of COVID ... Read more

Tips & Advice, Health & Wellness

The bizarre beliefs that lead Australian travelers not to buy travel insurance

The bizarre beliefs that lead Australian travellers not to buy travel insurance

A survey by the Insurance Council of Australia has shown the weird and bizarre ... Read more

Tips & Advice

FFC how to use future cruise credit

10 best cruise itineraries to New Zealand

With New Zealand having finally opened its ports again earlier this year, there's no better time to cruise to one of the world's most scenic locations.

Tips & Advice

Aerial Panoramic View of beautiful sunrise at Sydney City, Skyline

Where cruise lines stand on tests and vaccinations

The return of cruises has had many jumping for joy, but with each cruise ... Read more

Tips & Advice, Health & Wellness

Australian destinations

Australia’s Best Shore Excursions

From scenic flights to private dinners, the top cruise lines’ 2023 Australian shore excursions ... Read more

Tips & Advice, Shore Excursions

Ngadju dancers

Indigenous culture cruise excursions welcome back tourists

Aboriginal communities welcome cruise passengers back as key supporters of their tourism businesses. 

Shore Excursions, Tips & Advice