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, holidaymakers may particularly feel the pinch if they are travelling on ships from Royal Caribbean. A survey by Cruise Passenger … Read more
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 from the historic town of Lahaina, snorkel in the marine haven of Kailua Kona and see the majestic Rainbow Falls … Read more
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. The guide takes you through the dining, entertainment, amenity and accommodation aboard NCL and also includes an overview of destinations … Read more
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 as well as the Hawai`i-based Pride of America, NCL has revolutionised the cruising industry by introducing studio staterooms designed for … Read more
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 chefs, television stars and famous singers to front their specialty restaurants and cabaret shows. Here’s a Who’s Who of cruise … Read more
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
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 sailings – and many of these offers also include flights as well as pre and post cruise stays. Lines like … Read more
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 a stern talking to. Instead, video footage shows the couple and another passenger running towards the ship, being cheered and … Read more
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 recently refurbished Norwegian Joy, currently sailing her inaugural season in Alaska, will also be returning in 2020. The Norwegian Jewel … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
