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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
Windstar fleet upgrade
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
Crystal Symphony
Crystal Cruises reviews

Crystal Symphony – the pinnacle of high-class cruising

Crystal Symphony is fresh from a renovation, and is the pinnacle of high-class cruising, writes Teresa Ooi. Alas, there is no David. Instead there is Raja, a bright-eyed butler from Madras. Resplendent in his evening […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Apr 16 2019
The beautiful historic Croatian town of Korcula
News

The destination guide: Korcula, Croatia

According to legend, the tiny Croatian island of Korcula was founded by the Trojan hero Antenor, a councillor to King Priam of Troy who ruled during the events of the Trojan War. This picturesque island, […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Apr 16 2019
kirsty-and-george-in-venice
News

The intrepid cruiser: George Negus

“I was in Mother Teresa’s house where people went because they had nowhere to die. She had this gigantic tent full of hundreds and hundreds of camp stretchers full of the dying…not only did people […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 15 2019
The Regent Suite on Seven Seas Splendor
Accommodation

Are these the most opulent suites at sea?

As more Australians are jumping aboard luxury ships, Teresa Ooi takes a look at what money CAN buy. They are bigger, smarter and ever more indulgent. Lines are vying for the luxury dollar with suites […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Apr 15 2019
Crystal Serenity
Ships

How to get luxe at low prices

Australia’s love of luxury lines has meant the upcoming cruise season is about to see more competition than ever before. And while lines which sport white-gloved butlers and free-flowing champagne would like you to believe […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Oct 12 2018
Seven Seas Mariner emerges from multi-million-dollar drydock
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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 […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 5 2018
Crystal River Cruises launches brochure for its fleet of five new ships

Crystal River Cruises launches brochure for its fleet of five new ships

Crystal River Cruises has revealed its 2018/19 offerings with the brochure showcasing every part of the Crystal River Experience. The ultra-luxury line is offering 35 itineraries along the Danube, Rhine, Maine and Moselle Rivers on […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 3 2018
Seabourn Ovation is one step closer to her April launch
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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 […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 22 2018