While cruise lines are offering heavily discounted cruise fares, there are a number of items which could blow out the cost of the final bill. Aside from drinks and dining packages, shore excursions on premium and contemporary cruise lines are not included in the fare, with some activities costing hundreds of dollars. Cruise Passenger spoke … Read more
From scenic flights to private dinners, the top cruise lines’ 2023 Australian shore excursions give you a taste – and a tasting – of the best our country has to offer. From the red rocks of the Kimberley to the glistening white sands of the Whitsundays, the view of Australia’s coastline is one of the … Read more
Finding that authentic experience in a bustling city like Singapore can be difficult. But here’s something different – a private Peranakan lunch at Baba Pui Dapur. What is Peranakan food? The descendants of early Chinese migrants who settled in Penang, Malacca, Singapore and Indonesia, created Nyonya cuisine to reflect the extraordinary blend of their cultures. The Peranakans, the children of … Read more
The benefits of booking your onshore excursions via the cruise company.
From planning to packing, and enjoying all that a ship has to offer, Cruise Passengers love to exchange great cruising tips. This week, we talk food and shore excursions. Food might have received honourable mentions in our previous episodes, but fear not, there is more! Choosing and planning shore excursions, like food, is both an … Read more
While walking tours and wine tastings will always be popular, cruise lines have also been busy hunting out some more off-beat shore excursions for passengers looking for something a bit unusual for their time ashore. Now you can experience the more extreme and unique activities a port has to offer to make your cruise that … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Thinking of taking a cruise holiday? While amenities and entertainment on board are a big part of the fun, sometimes it’s pulling into port that really brings an enchanting touch of travel magnificence! Here’s a collection of 8 stunning ports as suggested by our friends at InsureandGo that you should take a look at … Read more
For today’s cruise passenger, shore excursions can be just as important as the onboard facilities. Shore programs are now seen as a way to entice new passengers onboard as well as encourage repeat bookings from passengers looking for something different on a favourite route. Here are six of the latest developments in shore excursions 1. … Read more
Helicopter trips loom large in the realms of super-extravagant shore excursions. From exclusive-access city tours to wilderness experiences, when money is no object there’s a wealth of exciting options to explore. Here’s our pick for five luxury shore excursions you need to add to the bucket list. 1. Silversea: Cote D’Azur, France Your chauffeur awaits … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
