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Wondering what you need to pack? What is food onboard a cruise line? What accommodation should I book? Or what should insurance should I book for more cruise? This is the best place to find tips and advice before you book your next voyage.

The best family cruise lines – as voted by Cruise Passenger readers

5 Jun 20265 Jun 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
A family on Norwegian Cruise Line

Cruise lines for families are not difficult to find these days as more lines now shine when it comes to catering voyages to multi-generational cruisers.

Categories Tips & Advice Tags Carnival Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, family cruise, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean Leave a comment

Should you upgrade to a premium cruise line? The surprising reasons it can be worth it

1 Jun 202631 May 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
princess and celebrity

Sailing a premium cruise line isn’t about price. Indeed it can sometimes be cheaper than a contemporary line. Here’s what you need to know to decide if you are a premium cruiser.

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The best premium cruise lines – according to Cruise Passenger readers

29 May 202629 May 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
princess v celebrity

As part of Cruise Passenger’s readers choice survey, cruisers were asked to pick out their favourite premium cruise lines. 

Categories Tips & Advice Tags Celebrity Cruises, Cunard, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean Leave a comment

Dare to compare: Should you cruise with Azamara or Oceania Cruises?

26 May 202626 May 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
azamara v oceania

There are two cruise lines that have been upping their presence in Australia, and they have something in common.

Categories Tips & Advice Tags Azamara, Oceania Cruises 1 Comment

The top 10 best cruise lines in Australia – according to Cruise Passenger

22 May 202622 May 2026 by Peter Lynch
Head to the Culinary Center onboard Oceania Riviera

Wondering which cruise line is the best for you? These are the best cruise lines in Australia according to our readers.

Categories Tips & Advice Tags Celebrity Cruises, Cunard, Oceania Cruises, Princess Cruises, Regent Seven Seas, Royal Caribbean Leave a comment

Japan beats Europe to become our favourite destination – here’s what you need to know to cruise there from $200 a night

22 May 202615 May 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Japan has become Australia’s favourite cruise destination. Here’s what you need to know to book.

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Carnival Encounter vs Carnival Luminosa – which one should you book?

15 May 202614 May 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Carnival Luminosa

For six months of the year, cruisers are left to make the difficult decision of whether to cruise on Encounter or Luminosa.

Categories Tips & Advice Tags Carnival Cruise Line 2 Comments

Line by line: who sails Alaska and the itineraries you can sail from $160 a night

15 May 20261 May 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
celebrity cruise ship in alaska

Another cruise season in Alaska has just kicked off, with millions of cruises set to arrive in what could well be a record season.

Categories Tips & Advice Tags Alaska

“Your safety will be at risk” – Australian government strongly warns against snapping up cheap Middle East flights

24 Apr 202623 Apr 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Return economy Sydney to London flights are on offer for $1500, while business class can be found for $3500. But are they worth the risk?

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