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Princess offers price matching in a first for Australia cruisers

14 Mar 202528 Jun 2024 by Bernadette Chua
Princess cruises price matching

In an Australian first, Princess Cruises is offering a price matching offer.

Categories News Tags First Time Cruisers 3 Comments

Cunard’s literary festival at sea attracts top authors

29 Jan 202625 Jun 2024 by Teresa Ooi
alexander mccall smith

Avid book readers can rub shoulders with Australiaโ€™s bestselling author Fiona McIntosh, acclaimed writers Alexander McCall Smith, Dr Anita Heiss and Paul Cleave onboard Queen Elizabeth when she sails from Sydney later this year.

Categories News Tags First Time Cruisers

What happens when cruise ships leave guests behind?ย 

28 Jun 20244 Apr 2024 by Cruise Passenger
Norwegian Dawn leaves late guests behind in Africa

Every guestโ€™s desire for a bucket-listed cruise vacation can swiftly become a nightmare the moment a cruise ship leaves a guest behind.ย 

Categories Tips & Advice Tags First Time Cruisers

Tips to Upgrade Your Cruise Cabin

19 Dec 202511 Mar 2024 by Grant Jones
Tea at Palm Court.

Get more bang for your buck? Top tips on getting a cabin upgrade on your next cruise from special offers to loyalty programs.

Categories Tips & Advice Tags First Time Cruisers

10 ways to stay safe on your shore excursion

8 Nov 202429 Feb 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Tourist ziplining

The majority of cruise passengers will jet off on shore excursions during their cruise, and given the various remote and exciting destinations that cruises travel to, safety should always be a primary concern.

Categories Tips & Advice Tags First Time Cruisers 2 Comments

Travel insurance costs are soaring – here’s how to save hundreds

28 Jun 202430 Jan 2024 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Mozo travel insurance

Mozoโ€™s travel insurance report for 2024 has revealed how even for a holiday as short as two weeks, quickly comparing travel insurance can save you hundreds.

Categories Tips & Advice Tags First Time Cruisers

Best advice for cruise passengers with mobility issues

4 Jul 202430 Jan 2024 by Cruise Passenger
Guest with mobility issues enjoys cruising.

However, with careful planning and by taking proactive steps, those managing mobility restrictions โ€“ and their family or friends โ€“ can all enjoy cruise travel safely and conveniently.

Categories Tips & Advice Tags First Time Cruisers

Top Cruise Lines for Mobility Needs

6 May 202530 Jan 2024 by Cruise Passenger
Mobility-restricted cruiser enjoys roaming around cruise ship's public place.

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

Categories Tips & Advice Tags First Time Cruisers 1 Comment

Ultimate Guide to Gratuities 2024

29 Nov 202411 Jan 2024 by Cruise Passenger
Gratuities 2024

Find out everything you need to know about 2024 gratuities.

Categories Tips & Advice Tags Celebrity Cruises, Cunard, First Time Cruisers, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean 1 Comment
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