Quantum of the Seas is known for its latest technology – from hydrodynamic design, hull shape, low emissions and its low fuel consumption. Two of her highlights are the London Eye-inspired gondola called the North Star, attached to a mechanical arm 91 metres above sea level it gives the passengers a 360 degree bird’s-eye view … Read more
Despite being one of the smallest and oldest vessels in the line, Rhapsody of the Seas does not cease to draw a crowd of high-spirited couples as well as families. Since its 2012 refurb, Rhapsody now sports most of the Royal Caribbean signature amenities like the alfresco LED video wall, more specialty dining venues, and … Read more
Ovation arrives in Australia this week Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas, Australia’s biggest, newest and most advanced cruise ship ever, has made landfall at last. The billion dollar megaliner arrived in Fremantle this week and will be in Hobart on Monday. When Ovation of the Seas makes her new hometown debut in Sydney, TV … Read more
The count down is on till Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas arrives in her homeport in Sydney on December 15. She’s already sailing in Australian waters after arriving in Fremantle earlier this week and she’ll be visiting Hobart on December 13. She is the largest ship to be sailing in Down Under and there … Read more
Solo cruising is increasing in popularity and more cruise lines are recognising the single traveller by creating specialty cabins and offering reduced fares. Azamara Club Cruises has released heavily reduced solo fares, with passengers only paying 125% of the double occupancy on more than 42 voyages in 2016 and 2017. Click here for more information. … Read more
Sunday morning was a historic moment for Wollongong as Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas made her maiden call to the south coast destination. It’s the first time a ship has ever called at Port Kembla and the ship and her arrival was celebrated with a special fly-over by a vintage Catalina flying boat as … Read more
Cruiser Passengers are among the biggest users of  lay-by travel, which automatically deduct small amounts from your account so you don’t feel the pinch. While the trend is catching on with travel agencies, two in particular have branched out into lay-by cruising. LayAway Travel, which launched last week offers a number of cruises from Carnival … Read more
Some of the world’s best and most exotic cruising destinations have been selected by the people who should know –  the world’s cruise lines. Both river and ocean ships are venturing to more remote destinations, says Cruise Lines International Association, the cruise company’s representative body. There are now nearly 1,000 ports and destinations the lines … Read more
Can one of the world’s biggest cruise ships really be a haven for foodies? Peter Lynch loosens his belt and sets out to sample Ovation of the Seas’ food offerings, how the vessel is sailing from Sydney. It was a bit like driving a red Ferrari down the main street of a small town. Everywhere … Read more