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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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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HMY Ophir

Ships of State

Cleopatra had one which Antony much admired, while the Dowager Empress Tzu Hsi had ... Read more

Tips & Advice

River boating

Taste of China

Misty, sheer-walled gorges, the world’s largest dam and a nightly banquet of food make ... Read more

Destinations, Tips & Advice

Fitness Center

The cruise industry goes from fat to fit

Cruise holidays are generally perceived as a time and place to embrace our inner ... Read more

Tips & Advice, Health & Wellness

Scoots better economy

What’s the cheapest way to fly from Sydney to Singapore to join a cruise?

One of Australia's leading travel writers and friend to Cruise Passenger David McGonigal is off to Borneo. You can follow his journey right here over the next 10 days.

Tips & Advice

Kimberly cruise

Discover the Kimberley

A cruise is just the gateway to Australia’s spectacular North-Western region – plan your next trip to this ancient land with advice from our seasoned adventurer.

Tips & Advice, Destinations

ireland pastoral heartland

Discover Ireland’s pastoral heartland on a boutique barge

It’s a wonderful thing to be able to combine two passions – in my case, history and fine food – on one journey.

Tips & Advice

Eqi Glacier

Highlights of Eqi Glacier in Greenland with Ponant

It doesn’t matter how many times you see a glacier up close, these massive ... Read more

Destinations, Tips & Advice

Russia, River Cruising

River Cruising in Russia

Discover the history of this great nation on a cruise along the glorious waterways that link St Petersburg and Moscow: coptic crosses, onion domes, vodka taverns, magnificent monasteries and more …

Tips & Advice, Destinations

Culture Feast

The best boutique close to home cruises

The rivers, jungles, villages and cities of this fascinating equatorial region are becoming more...

Tips & Advice, Destinations