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The big cruise ship arrivals for 2017

It’s a big year for cruise with nine ships launching this year. And if you’re a first time cruiser, these new vessels will boast some of the best food, high-tech experiences (think go kart tracks […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jan 13 2017
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Cool or creepy? Carnival Corp’s medallion raises applause and concern

Remember when you turned up at the bar of your regular small ship line, and the barman reached for your favourite beer and asked: “Same again?” You arrived at breakfast, and the Maitre’d shook your hand […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Jan 13 2017
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Princess Cruises’ amazing Ocean Medallion anticipates your every need

Carnival Cruise Lines, which operates some of Australia’s biggest and best-loved ships, has announced a revolutionary new passenger identification system that will not just open your state room door, but also allow every crew member […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Jan 6 2017
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Best Ocean Cruise Line Overall – Princess Cruises

What we say: Great ships, great entertainment, great food and great spa facilities are just the tip of the iceberg when cruising with Princess. Cruise on any of their five ships sailing from Australia (or […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 9 2016
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Cruise Passenger’s 2016 Reader’s Choice Award

Wow! We knew you loved to tell us about your cruise journeys, but this year’s Cruise Passenger Readers’ Choice Awards has received its biggest reaction ever. Some 4,000 readers – a record in the 20 […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 9 2016
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How the Emerald Princess conquered Australia

The newest addition to Sydney’s homeported fleet, Emerald Princess, is already virtually sold out until April next year – with a wait-list of passengers hoping of cancellations. As the biggest Princess Cruises’ ship to be […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Dec 2 2016
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Cruise Passenger’s travel weekly roundup

Seabourn announces lineup of guests on the Encore Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard will be one of the guests speaking onboard the new Seabourn Encore. The latest ship from the luxury line will also host […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 25 2016
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Princess Cruises new Kiwi immersive cruises

Princess Cruises, one of Australia’s favourite cruise lines has announced a new program for guests sailing to New Zealand. It is a combination of onboard experiences and shore excursions, and guests can immerse themselves in […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 25 2016
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Emerald every bit a Princess as she starts Sydney tour

The newest addition to Sydney’s fleet received a super-star welcome this week. Emerald Princess – the biggest Princess Cruises’ ship to be based in Sydney, gives Princess a capacity of 11,800 berths across five ships […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Nov 18 2016
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Emerald Princess sets sail from Sydney

The newest addition to Sydney’s fleet arrived through the heads to a super-star welcome of drones, photographers and fireworks. Emerald Princess – the biggest Princess Cruises’ ship to be based in Sydney, gives the line […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Nov 16 2016
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Cruise Passenger’s weekly travel roundup 1

Princess Cruises announces longest world cruise To celebrate 10 years of world cruises from Australia, Princess Cruises announced today it will be hosting a world cruise in 2018. The 106-night voyage visits 27 countries including […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 28 2016
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The class of 2017 – the ships making maiden calls to Australia

This year’s wave season will see a whole new fleet of ships which will make their inaugural trips to Australia. And over the next 12 months, there will be more new ships than ever before. […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 28 2016