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.

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.

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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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Royal Caribbean large cruise ship

The best of large cruise ships

If you’re looking for all the bells and whistles, large cruise ships have all the latest and greatest rides and attractions.

Tips & Advice

There are a range of activities for seniors on cruising

The best cruise lines for seniors

‘Senior cruiser’ is a broad term for the over-55s that does not apply to everyone in the same way.

Tips & Advice

Three women stand chatting on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship

How to choose a cruise

There are seven key points to take into consideration when you choose your cruise. We finds out what you need to ask yourself before booking your first sailing.

Tips & Advice

A couple at the Meridian Lounge on Regent Seven Seas

The best cruise lines for luxury cruisers

Luxury cruisers will find all the finer things in life on a luxury cruise. Gourmet cuisine, fine wines, an open bar and highly personalised service are guaranteed.

Tips & Advice

MSC World America and Icon of the Seas

Dare to compare: MSC World America and Icon of the Seas, battle of the heavyweights

Read our comparison of two of the world's biggest ships: MSC World America and Icon of the Seas.

Tips & Advice

Waterslides at Thrill Island on Icon of the Seas

Why choose ocean cruising

Holidays on the ocean have never been so popular. Now there’s an itinerary to suit every traveller’s bucket list.

Tips & Advice

back-to-back cruise

Here’s how you can retire at sea without risking your savings

The collapse of some cruise companies promising retirement at sea has made many feel the dream is unattainable.

Tips & Advice

a woman wears jeans on a cruise ship

The great dress code debate is back: Denim do or don’t? Which side are you on?

The controversy around whether or not jeans are acceptable attire for dining on a cruise is highly debated.

News, Tips & Advice

Champagne on ice in a luxury bar

Why choose a luxury cruise

Many things make a cruise super-special in the rarified world of luxury cruising. It’s an all-inclusive, immersive experience.

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