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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Mobility-restricted cruiser enjoys roaming around cruise ship's public place.

Top Cruise Lines for Mobility Needs

Cruise Passenger spotlights best cruise lines for mobility-restricted travellers.

Tips & Advice

Get the most of the Australian dollar by loading your card

How to save hundreds in US$ conversion rates before you step onboard

Most cruise lines charge onboard spend in USD and the weak Australian dollar means poor conversion rates.

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Gratuities 2024

Ultimate Guide to Gratuities 2024

Find out everything you need to know about 2024 gratuities.

Tips & Advice, Ultimate Guide

A solo traveller enjoys moment on a cruise.

Best cruise lines for singles

Singles and solo travellers are becoming a growing market in the cruise industry proving that hitting the high seas alone doesn't mean having a lonely time at sea.

Tips & Advice

Cruise travel insurance

Cruise travel insurance: What you need to know

Cruise travel insurance is as important as a passport as one in four Australians report an insurable event on their last overseas trip.

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you can bring a little Christmas cheer to the crew on a cruise ship

Best Christmas cruises of 2023 from just $607

A Christmas cruise offers a unique and festive way to celebrate the holiday season – without the clean-up.

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Viking Cruises

Best European river cruises

European river cruises continue to rank among the most popular cruise options for travellers and cruise enthusiasts.

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Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas

What to Do If You Miss Your Cruise

It's always a cruiser's nightmare to be stranded in port after missing their cruise ship.

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Princess Cruises all-in packages

Ultimate Guide: Princess Cruises Packages

The all-inclusive packages have undergone recent changes so Cruise Passenger has provided the ultimate guide to the inclusions and prices.

Tips & Advice, Ultimate Guide