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Cruise with confidence: How to choose your ideal river cruise

A friend recently asked me what the "best" river cruise would be for him to book—which is a pretty big question!

New Manfredi restaurant on Viking River

Viking River Cruises is changing up its dining options by introducing a new restaurant onboard its fleet of river Longships. Manfredi’s will be a complimentary venue open for dinner only on the Aquavit Terrace which […]

New security protocols after brawl on Carnival Legend

A brawl onboard the Carnival Legend in February has prompted a wide-ranging review of security and new measures on board all the vessels operated by the world’s biggest cruise line. Christine Duffy, Carnival Cruise Line […]

True love stories on the high seas

Jackson Anthony was boarding Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas on a family holiday when he saw Monica Monk standing on a balcony for the first time. He turned to his mother and said, “I’m […]

Big plans for MSC’s new Asian ship

MSC Cruises announced this week it would be sending a new build ship, the MSC Bellissima to sail around Asia by 2020. She will be the newest flagship for the region and will be tailored […]

New itineraries and shore excursions for uber luxe Ritz-Carlton yacht

It’s one of the most highly anticipated arrivals in the cruise world – the swanky and super sleek Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection group, which will be launched in February 2020, has released more details around […]

The bear essentials: the best Alaskan shore excursions

Alaska can be overwhelming (in the nicest possible way). To get the most out of an Inside Passage cruise you need to get off the beaten track and explore. Jocelyn Pride has some suggestions to […]

The best 2018 cruise itineraries for millennials on a budget

If you’re looking for a non-traditional kind of cruise, there are a number of lines and travel agencies which offer everything from themed holidays to once-in-a-lifetime adventures. These cruises and holidays will also appeal to […]

Sapphire Princess emerges from dry dock with new offerings

Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess has emerged from a two-week dry dock in Singapore with upgraded public spaces as well as a new signature logo on her bow. Finishing up a season cruising throughout Asia, Sapphire […]

Inside the new Regent Seven Seas Splendor

Upmarket line Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled details of its six-star new build, Seven Seas Splendour which has all the bells and whistles of a super-luxurious liner. Scheduled to debut in early 2020, SS […]

Seven Seas Mariner emerges from multi-million-dollar drydock

Ultra-luxe cruise line Regent Seven Seas has just completed its multi-million dollar refurbishment of the Seven Seas Mariner. The stunning ship has just completed a 20-day drydock in Marseille and has emerged with new dining […]

Carnival Legend departs Sydney ahead of $65 million dry dock

Carnival Legend sailed out of Sydney Heads last night for her annual northern hemisphere summer season in Alaska, ahead of an exciting dry dock taking place in May 2018. Carnival is investing A$65 million into Funship 2.0 […]