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Norwegian Cruise Line bans door decorations and sparks debate

Norwegian Cruise Lines has banned door decorations on its ships, citing fire safety requirements. Decorating cabin doors is a cherished tradition among long-term cruisers, with special occasions celebrated by hanging flags, banners, and stickers, while […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Aug 29 2019
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How to make friends on the best shore excursions for solos

While solo cruisers are often self-sufficient and independent, sometimes it is nice to have companionship. One of the Cruise Passenger’s top tips for solos to make friends, is on their shore excursions. Picking the right […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Aug 23 2019
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Drinks soar up to 17% as line hikes prices and dollar plunges

The weak Australian dollar is bad news for cruisers, especially those travelling aboard lines that charge in US dollars. While all lines using US dollars will be affected by the current roller-coaster prices on currencies, […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Aug 16 2019
Tips & Advice

10 reasons why Hawaii should be your next cruise destination

With its cobalt blue waters, vibrant coral reefs, pristine golden sandy beaches and mysterious volcanoes, it is easy to see why Hawaii has been described as paradise on earth. Here you can watch humpback whales […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Aug 15 2019
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Norwegian Cruise Line launches 2019/22 Worldwide Cruising Guide

The line has released an ultimate guide to their 2019 to 2022 sailings around the world in a Worldwide Cruising Guide, featuring new itineraries, information on fleet upgrades and the NCL onboard experience and more. […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 24 2019
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How Norwegian Cruise Line changed the way solos cruise

Pioneers of their time, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) were the first to offer guests a dedicated area and staterooms for solo travellers. Aboard Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Getaway […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 17 2019
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From Jon Bon Jovi to Curtis Stone, the celebs selling cruise

Once copious amount of food, booze and cocktails would be enough to entice a newbie to take a holiday on a cruise ship. Today, lines are going out of their way to sign up celebrity […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Jul 5 2019
Tips & Advice

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 […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 5 2019
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HURRY! Best EOFY deals like $129 a night for a cruise, a hotel stay and flights!

The end of the financial year means that you can find fantastic cruise deals. Cruise lines and travel agents have some amazing deals where you can save up as much as 43 per cent on […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jun 28 2019
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Ships cheers on late NCL passengers in new video

Nothing is more embarrassing than missing your cruise – well actually, there is something else. When a trio who were travelling onboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship arrived late at their port, they didn’t receive […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 28 2019
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NCL to explore Alaska with its youngest fleet in 2020

Norwegian Cruise Line’s 2020 Alaska sailings will depart from Seattle, Seward and Vancouver from April to October with its youngest ever fleet. The ships cruising to Alaska include the line’s newest ship Norwegian Bliss. The […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jun 27 2019
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Why captain ordered passenger off the ship – it could happen to you

A passenger claims he was kicked off Norwegian Breakaway after making discourteous comments to a crew member in a heated argument over reservations. Robert Gaines and his wife were left stranded on a Caribbean island […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jun 21 2019