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.

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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.

Reviews

Health While Cruising

Good Health While Cruising

If you have a medical condition of any kind, or travelling with someone who has, it’s crucial to plan ahead before you set off on your cruise. Health problems may spoil your holiday and costs can be crippling.

Health & Wellness, Tips & Advice

Nile river cruising

The Nile: River of Gods

A voyage along the Nile on board a traditional-style dahabiyya allows passengers a glimpse into a more leisurely, peaceful way of life.

Tips & Advice, Destinations

South America's Ports

South America’s popular ports

South America is huge and offers a variety of hugely different ports, from the hot beaches of Rio in summer to the southern most parts of the continent.

Destinations, Tips & Advice

Best Ships

How to choose the right ship for you

Once you’ve finalised your budget and destination, you need to decide what ship and what sort of cabin (suite) will suit you best.

Tips & Advice

Shore Excursion, Eastern Med

Shore excursions in the Eastern Med you can’t afford to miss

Thousands of years of history provide great opportunities for shore excursions around the Eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea. Here's a sample...

Shore Excursions, Tips & Advice

Eastern Mediterranean Ports

Eastern Mediterranean’s popular ports

The Eastern Mediterranean is a long way from home for our local cruising population. So once you've decided to book your cruise in the Occident what ports should you look out for on ship itineraries?

Tips & Advice

Wilderness Wonders, Mountains

Wilderness Wonders – Part 2

Read on to find the next five wilderness destinations…

Destinations, Tips & Advice

Wilderness Wonders

Wilderness Wonders – Part 1

While the Australian dollar is scaling unprecedented heights, now could be the time to book that adventure to the wilderness of your dreams.

Destinations, Tips & Advice

A Perfect Pearl

How to find the perfect pearl

Nothing could possibly complete a shipboard romance better than pearls.

Tips & Advice, Destinations