Cruise

The best lines for 2018 solo cruise deals

It’s long been a bone of contention among solo river cruisers – supplements charged by lines looking to recoup the fares they would have made if a cabin had been occupied by a couple. To […]

Royal Caribbean’s massive 2019/20 Aussie deployment

Royal Caribbean has announced big details around the 2019/20 Aussie season. There will be a total of 30 South Pacific sailings – 25% more than last season, Ovation of the Seas will be returning, Voyager […]

Dare to compare: The two biggest ships on Europe’s rivers

We take a look onboard the two largest ships on the rivers of Europe.

Carnival Corp seeks to find solution on same-sex marriage issue

Carnival Corporation’s Australian managers today promised support to reinstate marriages for gay and lesbian passengers aboard their vessels. The move came in a statement to Cruise Passenger after suggestions from the UK that LGBTQ travel agencies could […]

Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas launches

The world’s largest ship, Symphony of the Seas has been officially delivered to Royal Caribbean ahead of her inaugural sailing. She is the latest ship from the cruise line and boasts more amazing features than […]

7 of the best winter cruise destinations

Cruising in the northern hemisphere is one of the best and most affordable ways to follow the sun and see some amazing destinations. But there are also some warmly inviting options closer to home. Bernadette […]

Norwegian Cruise Line increases its gratuities

Norwegian Cruise Line will be increasing its gratuities for passengers from April 1, 2018. The new rates for all ships have increased from US$13.99 to US$14.50 per person per day for any category up to […]

Princess Cruises announces largest Western Australian deployment in history

Princess Cruises announced it will be deploying the Sun Princess to Fremantle in Western Australia for a record breaking 141 days over the 2019/20 summer season. “I’m delighted to announce this significant investment to Western […]

Holland America updates its staterooms aboard the new Nieuw Statendam

Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam features more staterooms as well as a redesigned Pinnacale Suite. The ship will have eight more staterooms than her sister, the Koningsdam as well the redesigned family suite and dedicated […]

CMV names its newest ship Vasco da Gama

British cruise company Cruise & Maritime Voyages has revealed the name of their ship. Their new ship, Vasco da Gama formerly Pacific Eden was acquired earlier this month. Named after the famous Portuguese explorer and […]

Seabourn Ovation is one step closer to her April launch

The new Seabourn Ovation is a step closer to launching with the cruise line confirming their latest vessel has just completed her first round of sea trials. She’ll debut in April 2018 and will have […]

MSC Cruises adds another Michelin-Star chef to its lineup

MSC Cruises has announced a new partnership with award-winning Spanish chef Ramon Freixa. Two dishes that will be featured on MSC’s ships include Duck Royal and Glazed Pluma of Iberian pork as well as a […]