The best of the best: Cruise deals for every budget

Ocean Cruise Destination

Here it is! The list of all the best cruise deals currently on offer across all the major lines โ€“ from the luxe to the large, the boutique and the fabulous-for-families. Weโ€™ve uncovered the best bargains and hottest deals for your 2020 cruising pleasure. The hottest destination right now, if youโ€™re booking a cruise for … Read more

Seven Seas Navigator arrives refreshed for her Australasian season

The new Prime 7 restaurant aboard the Seven Seas Navigator

Regent Seven Seas Cruises welcomes Seven Seas Navigator to local waters for her 2020 Australasian season as she shows off her new look. The Navigator will be showcasing her revamped restaurants; a redesigned spa; remodelled lounges; fresh suite designs; new artwork; sleek carpeting, Italian marble floors and wallpaper; and a dramatic, elegant new ambience for … Read more

Cruise lines pledge donations to aid Australia’s bush fire victims

Carnival Splendor raises money for bush fire victims

Cruise lines open their hearts and wallets to help Australia’s bushfire victims, with donation pledges and fundraising efforts from their guests and crews. Hundreds of thousands have gone to appeals like the Australian Red Cross, and Carnival – in line with its Fun Ship persona – held charity water slide rides. The line raised an … Read more

Ultra-luxe Regent Seven Seas says its less expensive than premium lines

Regent Seven Seas room service

Regent Seven Seas, owner of โ€˜the most luxurious ship ever builtโ€™ and arguably the most ultra-luxe line, says its cruises can be less expensive than some premium lines. In a surprising series of claims which are bound to create a debate among other lines, comparison tables on Regentโ€™s US website compare the prices of their … Read more

Hurry – itineraries for 2021 are already selling fast

Seabourn Venture

It is going to be big year for luxury cruises in 2021. And the continuing strength of the luxury cruise market means passengers are booking further and further ahead. The year will usher in new, innovative super-elegant ships heading to exotic, exciting and remote parts of the world. On the cards are the launch of … Read more

Which luxury lines still love kids?

Oceania cruises for kids

Many cruise lines now proudly boast a โ€˜No Kidsโ€™ policy, catering to the growing adults-only cruise market. Viking Cruise Lines, for example, stands firm that thereโ€™s a rising demand for peace and quiet onboard its vessels. Even the Virgin Voyages fleet is banning anyone under 18. Perhaps that’s because Richard Branson has installed table-top dancing, … Read more

With as much as $11,000 coming off Luxe cruise prices, it’s bargain season

Crystal Cover

It’s a nice dilemma to have: is a price drop of over $11,000 what you want, or should you choose a stack of inclusions now on offer for free? Crystal Cruises and Silversea Cruises both have a selection of itineraries with discounted fares. Guests can save up to $11,020 per suite on Crystal Cruises when … Read more

Entry level luxury: booking base-price cabins means you can sail for just $199 pp per night

Regent Seven Seas Deluxe Veranda Suite

Think luxury cruising, and the first thing that comes to mind is a spacious suite the size of an opulent apartment. But that may not be the best of luxury cruising.ย  There’s the intimate environment of small luxury ships, the incredible personalised service, fine dining, and the opportunity to pull up at smaller ports and … Read more