Luxury

Reviews

The quintessential romantic paradise favoured by the rich and famous

A luxury cruise makes the most sense in French Polynesia, finds David Dickstein. Watch the Travel Channel, talk to honeymooners, read what Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, Justin Bieber, Eva Longoria and other rich-and-famous have to […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jun 12 2019
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Tips & Advice

Why you should take Nigella’s tip and trust the sommelier

Nigella Lawson, the sensuous and celebrated British chef once said: “I never taste the wine first in restaurants, I just ask the waiter to pour.” She’s a brave woman to be investing her faith in […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 12 2019
Dining
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Tips & Advice

Are these the most decadent shore excursions?

In a world now plagued with overtourism, two words epitomise an ultra-luxe shore excursion: exclusive and authentic. Maybe it’s a visit to a castle where the Count, whose family has owned the place for generations, […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jun 11 2019
Shore Excursions
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Reviews

Onboard the luxurious Eastern and Oriental Express

All aboard a luxury trip on one of Asia’s most famous ribbons of steel, the Eastern and Oriental Express.

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . May 15 2019
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News

Silver Shadow to get extensive facelift

The all-suite luxury ship, Silver Shadow, will be undergoing a multimillion-dollar dry dock refurbishment in November 2019. The refurbishment is part of Silversea’s Project Invictus, with ship-wide upgrades inspired by the design of Silver Muse. […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . May 14 2019
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News

Travel like a billionaire – but pay like a pauper

In 2014, the late Microsoft co-founder turned billionaire investor, Paul Allen parked his 126-metre-long super yacht named Octopus in Sydney Harbour. He made headlines, nabbing the prime spot, right in front of the Harbour Bridge […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . May 14 2019
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Sponsored

Revel in the seasonal sights, scents and sounds of magical Christmas markets

Ancient cathedrals, quaint market stalls and decorated squares of cities and towns along Europe’s legendary rivers – the magical Christmas Markets experience is best enjoyed in the true luxury of Crystal River Cruises. The World’s […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . May 14 2019
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News

Cruise Passenger chats to the bad boy of British cuisine, Marco Pierre White

Enfant terrible and MasterChef extraordinaire Marco Pierre White sat down for a chat with Teresa Ooi. “The simplest dish, cooked well and using great local ingredients, will create love round the dining table.” So says […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . May 14 2019
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News

Seabourn’s new ship is for the explorer who likes the finer things in life

Moroccan scholar Ibn Battuta said: “Travelling leaves you speechless, then turns you into a story teller.” This was how Seabourn President Richard Meadows described how well-heeled guests would feel when they cruise on the ultra-luxury […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . May 13 2019
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Tips & Advice

Dress codes are alive and well – here’s how to decode them

“God help you, if you arrive in a cream Paul Smith jacket when the invitation dictated a tux,” whispered one passenger who habitually cruises Cunard, his face suffused in horror. The legendary British line has […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Apr 16 2019
First Timers
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Opinion

We’re here to find you extraordinary experiences

Hello First, a big thank you for continuing to read Cruise Passenger’s stories. As Australia’s oldest and widest-read independent cruise publication, we truly treasure the time you spend with us. Today, we present the inaugural […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Apr 16 2019
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News

Windstar Cruises unveils plans for revolutionary fleet upgrade

Leading small ship cruise line, Windstar Cruises has unveiled a US$250 million revolutionary initiative which will stretch and re-engine its three existing vessels. Under the major refurbishment, each Windstar ship – the Star Breeze, Star […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Apr 16 2019
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