Why captain ordered passenger off the ship โ€“ it could happen to you

Norwegian Breakaway

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 and they had to figure out how they were going to get home. The incident occurred in the first few … Read more

Save thousands with the best solo cruise deals for 2019 to 2021

Cruise Solo

Once, sailing solo meant a passenger had to pay two fares, making holidays at sea hugely expensive. But thanks to rising demand, more lines are offering solo cabins and single supplement deals. Considering a cruise on your own? Cruise Passenger has found the best single supplement offers for 2019 to 2021, so you can start … Read more

Cruise loyalty programs – which lines are best?

Norwegian Cruise

Sometimes it’s a coloured card hanging from your lanyard. Sometimes, it’s the invitation to the exclusive captain’s cocktail. Cruise lines are always looking for ways to reward their most loyal cruisers.ย  But how do they match up? Cruise Passenger has been immersed in the perks and privileges offered by loyalty programs. We found similar perks … Read more

How your favourite cruise ships just got better

How your favourite cruise ships just got better

When Royal Caribbeanโ€™s Voyager of the Seas returns to Australia for the 2019/20 wave season, sheโ€™ll be sporting a different outfit. She’ll be decked out with new rides and activities like the SkyPad, a simulated trampoline ride, new waterslides and much more. If youโ€™ve cruised aboard Voyager of the Seas and think youโ€™ve done it … Read more

Oh Joy! Inside the two-year-old cruise ship already given a $50m facelift

Why Norwegian Joy is a gift from China

Fresh from undergoing a US$50 million facelift, Norwegian Cruise Lineโ€™s Norwegian Joy is making her way to Alaska for her inaugural season. Originally designed for the Chinese cruise market, Norwegian Joy initially called Shanghai and Beijing (Tianjin) home when she debuted in 2017. Joy will now be homeported in North America – in Alaska for … Read more

The best and cheapest cocktails at sea

Cocktails on cruises

โ€œItโ€™s never too early for a cocktail.โ€ Thank Sir Noel Coward for this advice – now you have the perfect excuse to indulge while you’re on vacation. Cruise lines don’t need an excuse. They have been putting passengers in vacation mode for years with superstar mixologists, themed bars, specialty cocktails and exclusive collaborations. Cruise Passenger … Read more

Norwegian Cruise Line releases select 2020/21 sailings

Norwegian Jewel

Norwegian Cruise Line, following Princess and Royal Caribbean has revealed select 2020/21 itineraries withย Norwegian Jewelย returning for her fourth season to sail Australia and New Zealand. Norwegian Jewel will be sailing French Polynesia, Hawaii and South Pacific cruises from November 2020 to February 2021, on 11 to 21-day itineraries. The line is keeping their new one-way … Read more

The best value spa at sea

New features on the Norwegian Bliss

Vacations are all about relaxing and getting recharged, and a big part of it is getting pampered at the spa. So you don’t want to add to the stress by trying to work out where the best value is. Always keen to keep our readers relaxed, we’ve done the hard work for you and surveyed … Read more