Are Australians paying gratuities twice?

Are Australians paying gratuities twice?

A number of Australian cruisers are tipping their favourite staff on board personally – even though gratuities are already included in their fares. A survey of Cruise Passengerโ€™s Facebook group found confusion on whether gratuities are a compulsory charge or something that can be removed from bills. Some members claimed that they take gratuities off … 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

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

Australia’s wave season – P&O makes bold statement

Australia's wave season - P&O makes bold statement

With the 2016/17 wave season about to start, cruise enthusiasts are about to see bigger and bolder ships sail in our waters. Of the lines that will be heading our way, P&O has made some amazing announcements ahead of the wave season. P&O President Sture Myrmell toldย Cruise Passenger this year, the line would be sending … Read more