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Why a repositioning cruise is the most affordable way to travel

Savvy cruisers can save thousands on a repositioning cruise. These voyages are discounted by 50 to 75 per cent.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Aug 4 2023
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The cruise destinations where you can stretch the weak Australian dollar

The weak Australian dollar is making travel more expensive, particularly for destinations like America, the United Kingdom, and Europe.  Flights to Europe and America during peak season are reaching a premium, coupled with the rising […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Jun 30 2023
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Royal Caribbean crew praised after saving a woman who fell 10 decks into the sea

A 42-year-old woman was saved after a dramatic hour-long rescue after she fell 10 levels overboard from a Royal Caribbean ship. Mariner of the Seas was more than 30 miles off the coast of the […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 29 2023
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Royal Caribbean releases first details of Utopia of the Seas

Royal Caribbean has been scarce with details on new Oasis-class ship Utopia of the Seas, but they have released an initial teaser of what to expect from the new ship. The company wrote on Facebook: […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Jun 16 2023
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Boom in single women cruisers sparks the return of male companions

The boom in single women cruisers has led lines to consider new ways to make them comfortable – including meet-and-greet sessions, special activities and even the male dance hosts pioneered by one of the world’s […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . May 18 2023
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Icon of the Seas poses important question: Should cruise lines think big when shoreside communities want small?

Last week Cruise Passenger was treated to a shipyard tour of the incredible Icon of the Seas. With a maximum capacity of 7,600 passengers and a crew of 2,350 she will certainly tower over many […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . May 18 2023
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Royal Caribbean set to return to China in 2024

Royal Caribbean will return to China in April 2024, with Spectrum of the Seas set to sail out of Shanghai from April 2024. Spectrum of the Seas will have a range of four and five-night cruises […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . May 17 2023
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The first look into Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas: Is this the ultimate family cruise ship?

A burly Finish man wearing a full body work suit and protective mask is separating the sweat from his brow as he welds the finishings onto a countertop. Come next January, this will be the […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . May 12 2023
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Brisbane man identified as the passenger who went overboard on Wednesday

The Australian man who went overboard from Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas, on a transpacific cruise has been identified as Brisbane man, Warwick Tollemache, 35. In a statement to social media, his family said: […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 27 2023
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Royal Caribbean lifts curtain on 2024/2025 sailings

Royal Caribbean is preparing to launch their 2024/2025 itineraries for their Australia season, with bookings able to be made from May 4, 2023. Royal Caribbean has revealed its first 2024/25 teasers of what to expect, […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Apr 20 2023
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Less room cleaning and a smaller buffet: How cruise companies are cutting back

If you’ve already taken a cruise after the restart a year ago, you may have noticed a few differences. Cleaning your suite may have been cut to just once a day. The food at the […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Mar 10 2023
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Royal Caribbean has cut the steel on its second Icon Class ship

While the construction and float out of Icon of the Seas has been sending shockwaves through the cruise world, behind the scenes, Royal Caribbean’s next Icon Class ship is being prepared. The first cut of steel […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Feb 17 2023
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