How to ring in the New Year on a cruise

How to ring in the New Year on a cruise

Countdown to the New Year on a cruise with your friends and family. Cruise lines go above and beyond to entertain guests. Lines like Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises and Norwegian Cruise line offer food, fun and frivolity including parties, entertainment and plenty of bubbles to ring in the new year. There are special New Year’s … Read more

Christmas wrapped for $119 a night: yule love these deals!

How to ring in the New Year on a cruise

The holiday season can be an expensive time of year – and exhausting if you have to shop, wrap and cook. But we’ve found a deal for as little as $119 per person, per night – that’s all the cooking, cleaning and decorations taken care of. Cruise Passenger’s survey ofย  what’s on offer for the … Read more

Carnival claims 2018/19 record as season wraps up

Cunard's new ship heading for Australia

Carnival Australia wrapped up another record-breaking summer cruise season this weekend – after pumping over half a billion dollars into the economy with 698 port calls. The season kicked off with the arrival of Princess Cruisesโ€™ Majestic Princess on September 15 โ€“ the largest Princess ship to sail in Australia. Cunard, another of Carnivalโ€™s cruise … Read more

The best value spa at sea

New features on the Norwegian Bliss

Vacations are all about relaxing and getting recharged, and a big part of it is getting pampered at the spa. So you don’t want to add to the stress by trying to work out where the best value is. Always keen to keep our readers relaxed, we’ve done the hard work for you and surveyed … Read more

Queen Elizabeth departs Sydney after record season

Queen Elizabeth departs Sydney

After two months sailing in Australian waters, Cunardโ€™s Queen Elizabeth departed from the Sydneyโ€™s Overseas Passenger Terminal yesterday. But, fear not, QE fans. She will be back Down Under for a record 101 days in December sailing in local waters till March 2020. Australians love cruising on QE because the line gave them โ€œa sense … Read more

State-by-state: the ultimate 2019/20 season preview

Norwegian Jewel on its way to Sydney for 2018/19

The summer cruise season is drawing to a close, but you can be sure that the lines and guests are already gearing up for the next. In fact, the countdown has already started. The new season will bring new ships, fresh upgrades and some stunning new destinations and activities. Because Australians are now booking 10 … Read more

The three Queens of Cunard are visiting Australia in 2020/21

Cruising into the NSW coast

Prepare a royal welcome for Cunardโ€™s iconic trio of Queens in 2020/21 as they visit Australia together in the summer season. Sail in Cunard style with itineraries that range from short two-night breaks to a 108-night world voyage, blending world-class cities with smaller, less well-known destinations. Cunard Senior Manager for Australia and New Zealand Katrina … Read more

Cunard bases Queen Elizabeth in Australia for record third season

Cunard bases Queen Elizabeth in Australia for record third season

Cunardโ€™s love affair with Australia means luxury liner Queen Elizabeth will spend another record season down under, the line has announced. Starting her second season, Queen Elizabeth is now set to sail for 118 days in 2020-21 โ€“ cementing the lineโ€™s homeporting in Melbourne and a firm indication Australia is set to be the famous … Read more