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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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News

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

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 […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Feb 16 2023
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Sponsored

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WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jan 27 2023
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Reviews

Review: Quantum of the Seas’ toys are a little too popular

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. […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 20 2023
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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 […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jan 18 2023
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Tips & Advice

The best cruise deals for 2023

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 […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Dec 15 2022
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Destinations

Lines like Celebrity Cruises and MSC return to Asia but one player is pulling out of the region

Cruisers looking to sail in Asia can expect new itineraries and a raft of new ships, as lines like MSC Cruises and Celebrity Cruises head to the region. But lines like Princess will be reducing […]

WORDS BY Rebecca Wong . Nov 24 2022
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News

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 […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Nov 1 2022
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Ovation of the Seas docks in Sydney tomorrow with Covid cases on board – but will anyone care?

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 […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 28 2022
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Royal Caribbean lifts the curtain on brand new ship Icon of the Seas which includes more activities for kids

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 […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Oct 21 2022
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EXCLUSIVE: Royal Carribbean expects to homeport in Brisbane year-round

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 […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Oct 20 2022
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