The secret tip on gratuities that can save you hundreds + our line-by-line guide

Cruise line gratuity

Cruise lines in America have started the year by raising gratuities, with Carnival, Holland America, Princess, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Oceania all reporting increases. While Australians don’t directly pay gratuities when cruising, this doesn’t necessarily mean Aussie cruisers are unaffected by these rises. Owner of Deluxe Travel & Cruise Sharon Summerhayes says that while Australians … Read more

Holiday in every way with Royal Caribbean and save up to 30%

Holiday in every way with Royal Caribbean and save up to 30%

Holiday In Every Way with Royal Caribbean® and save up to 30%* off every guest   Treat your senses to unlimited holidays with a single ticket aboard a Royal Caribbean® cruise sailing from Sydney or Brisbane in summer 2023-2024. First stop, the dreamy culinary creations at Wonderlandâ„¢. Next up – catch a wave on the FlowRider® … Read more

Quantum of the Seas Review: A Thrilling Ship with Endless Activities

Rosie on Quantum of the Seas

Brisbane is home for Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas and the decade-old big ship celebrated her inaugural sailing with a seven-day cruise to Vanuatu. Cruise Passenger was onboard – check our videos on Instagram. Quantum of the Seas is known for being bold, innovative and cutting-edge. And she certainly lives up to her reputation. … Read more

Last chance deals with Royal Caribbean from $699*

Last chance deals with Royal Caribbean from $699*

Cruise 8 nights from Brisbane with Royal Caribbean® from only $699* per person The ultimate getaways have arrived in Queensland, with one of the world’s most innovative ships – Quantum of the Seas®, now sailing from the brand-new Brisbane International Cruise Terminal. Once onboard, pop the champagne and take your tastebuds on a tantalizing, gourmet … Read more

The best cruise deals for 2023

Battle of the fun ships: A Disney Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line comparison

With major lines discounting, there are some are good deals and magical itineraries on offer, with a host of lines and ships set to navigate our shores throughout 2023. Here are some of the best deals going for next year and if you act quickly you might just find yourself saving big on your dream … Read more

Quantum of the Seas makes a royal return to Brisbane

Quantum of the Seas makes a royal return to Brisbane

After years of absence, Royal Caribbean is back in Brisbane with the cruise line and cruise community both thrilled at the return. Quantum of the Seas will be homeporting out of the new Brisbane International Cruise Terminal, offering cruisers escapes along the Australian coast, across to New Zealand and out to the South Pacific. These … Read more

Ovation of the Seas docks in Sydney tomorrow with Covid cases on board – but will anyone care?

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One of the world’s largest cruise ships will arrive alongside Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal at 6.30 tomorrow morning, marking Royal Caribbean’s return to Australian waters after two years. It also marks another milestone. The fact that it is predicted there will be little fuss shows how far we have come since the dark days of … Read more

Royal Caribbean lifts the curtain on brand new ship Icon of the Seas which includes more activities for kids

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Set to sail for the first time in January 2024, Royal Caribbean has revealed the first look of Icon of the Seas. Icon of the Seas will make its way on a series of one-week itineraries of the Eastern and Western Caribbean out of Miami, with every cruise paying a special visit to Perfect Day … Read more

EXCLUSIVE: Royal Carribbean expects to homeport in Brisbane year-round

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Royal Caribbean is planning to deploy one of its ships in Brisbane year-round, capitalising on the new port infrastructure and the warm climate of Queensland. In an exclusive interview with the line’s VP and Managing Director, Gavin Smith, he disclosed the intention was to create year-round homeporting with fly-cruise from Melbourne, Sydney and Asia feeding … Read more