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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Exteriors of St. Barths

My Ritz-Carlton Evrima Review: A Luxurious Superyacht Experience Like No Other

Whatever you do, don’t call Evrima a cruise ship. The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s first seagoing venture is most definitely a yacht. A superyacht, at that.

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regent

Confused by luxury all-inclusive offerings? Here’s how to work out what you need

More lines than ever are claiming to be all-inclusive but how can you really tell? Here is our guide to who is offering what - and what all-inclusive actually means.

Tips & Advice

Two people drinking onboard a Carnival Ship

“Don’t buy bottled water”, “sunrise alarms”, “no rushing” – cruisers share their 18 best cruise hacks

If you’re thinking of taking your first cruise or fairly new to cruising, there’s no one better to guide you for your first cruise that seasoned cruisers who have already made and learnt from their mistakes.

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Woman looking at cruise ship

How cruise mishaps could cost travellers millions

With more Australians turning to the seas for holidays, safeguarding your investment and your health has never been more important. 1Cover has a special deal for you.

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Elderly Couple in Pool with Wine

The best cruise travel insurance for seniors – which providers you should choose and how to save 

Discover the best travel insurance for seniors. Compare policies to save thousands on comprehensive cruise cover.

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People walking towards a cruise ship in the Caribbean

Cruise Passenger’s guide to the best cruise insurance for Australians

This is Cruise Passenger's ultimate guide to travel insurance and who has the best for Australians.

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Two cruise lines offer massive discounts on 2020 solo sailings

The best cruise lines for solo cruisers

There are three types of solo travellers: singles who want to mingle, introverts who prefer to keep to themselves, and those who are a bit of both.

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A large number of ships crowded in Juneau.

The best cruises around Alaska

Between the icy fjords, towering glaciers, and wildlife that casually wanders past your balcony, Alaska is one of those places that feels like it shouldn’t be real. But it is, and it’s absolutely worth seeing by sea.

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A man and woman in their 20s taking a selfie. Dating on a cruise ship.

The ultimate etiquette guide to dating on a cruise ship

Here's the "dating on a cruise ship" dream: With a piña colada in your hand and looking out onto a picture-postcard sunset over the sea, your eyes meet across the top deck…

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pier runners being left behind

Watch: Our compilation of the worst Pier Runners shows the heartbreak and sorrow of missing a cruise ship

We've put together a compilation of the worst Pier Runners caught on video, showing the heartbreak and sorrow of missing your cruise ship.

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