Tips and advice

Tips & Advice

Inside a shipboard wedding

Kylie Brooks married Rob Swan on P&O’s Pacific Pearl on January 24, 2014. She tells Cruise Passenger about the biggest day of their lives… When we got engaged, my now husband, Rob, was really keen […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Jul 3 2015
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Ships

Join the club

Wouldn’t it be lovely if you could be rewarded for doing something you love? Thankfully, that notion isn’t so far-fetched. Cruise lines are introducing new loyalty programs and improving old ones as a way of […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . May 29 2015
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News

Top 10 tips for solo cruisers

The number of solo cruisers is increasing and many cruise lines offer great deals for singles. Cruise Passenger has found some hot tips to make sure solo cruisers get the best deals and where to […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 26 2015
Tips & Advice
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Tips & Advice

Top 10 tips to save on cruises

Looking to save some money on your next cruise? Well Cruise Passenger has the top 10 tips on the best ways to save money when you plan you’re next cruise. From pre-planning meals to choosing […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 6 2015
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Dining

Gratuity debate – what do you think?

The announcement of the first increase in gratuities aboard cruise ships in a while has reopened the running debate about the way such payments are extracted from guests. A plethora of policies operate among the […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 20 2015
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Tips & Advice

10 ways to reduce your data roaming bill

You may be on holidays but you still need to keep in contact with family and friends. Whether it’s to let them know you’re okay or making them jealous with holiday pics on Facebook – […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 4 2014
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Health & Wellness

Seasick? Sensitive? We’ve got a cabin for you

Booking a cabin is like purchasing a home. It’s crucial to find a room that meets your size, price and location requirements. Most cruisers tend to do enough research to find a room that is […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 4 2014
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First Timers

5 reasons why you need insurance on your next cruise

Even if it’s only a two-day cruise, what could go wrong? You’d be surprised. A small accident, which requires a visit to the on board doctor could cost you $150 to $200. Worst-case scenario, you […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 21 2014
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Opinion

What is the correct cruise balcony etiquette?

Matters of etiquette have arisen before in this blog, as well as the subject of balcony staterooms being worth the cash. When it comes to the latter, in my book they are worth forking out for particularly if you are cruising in a hot climate, a scenic area.....

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 26 2011
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Tips & Advice

Dressed to kill

Among the practical considerations facing cruise passengers, the question of what to wear can be a significant point of contention.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . May 31 2011
First Timers
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