As more Australians are jumping aboard luxury ships, Teresa Ooi takes a look at what money CAN buy. They are bigger, smarter and ever more indulgent. Lines are vying for the luxury dollar with suites that are more extravagant than ever before. So if you have some spare cash and want to book the best … Read more
Few people visit Alaska without spending some time at Denali National Park, and with good reason, writes Teresa Ooi. Denali Denali National Park and Preserve, in the centre of the Alaska Range, encompasses six million acres of wild terrain where you can hike, cycle or take a tour to spot wild animals including moose, caribou, … Read more
There’s no such thing as a ‘bad’ cabin onboard a cruise ship. But there are certain areas of a cruise ship which might be slightly noisier than others. So if you’re hoping for a restful and relaxing holidays, try and book cabins away from these areas. Cabins directly below the pool deck During the day … Read more
We’ve found some ways to be able to score a cabin upgrade on your next cruise. While these are not fool proof ways to ensure that you’re in a bigger stateroom. But there are also cheap ways to get a higher-tier cabin. Mind you, these are not fool-proof ways of getting an upgrade but these … Read more
We all know they are not the best cabins on the ship. But if bagging a bargain on an inside cabin could mean the difference between taking to the seas or staying on dry land, we know what we would do. So will an inside cabin really save you that much money? The short answer … Read more
When you board your cruise ship and head to your cabin, there are a small elite group of cruisers who have already been onboard for hours who have unpacked and are drinking champagne and eating canapes in their own private area. The concept of the ‘ship within the ship’ has taken cruise lines by storm … Read more
As part of Princess Cruises’ largest ever fleet deployment to Australia this wave season, its biggest vessel makes her maiden arrival into Australian ports this November. We tell you how to eat, stay and play on the Emerald Princess in this three-part series; in this second part, let’s stay! Cruise lines take beds extremly seriously. … Read more
There isn’t a traveller on the planet who hasn’t tried for an upgrade – and cruise ship staff are well aware there are a thousand scams out there to move passengers from that inside room to an owner’s quite and everything in between. Some are obvious – and some require the skills of a Oscar … Read more
P&O’s claim of “affordable luxury” in penthouse suites aboard the Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden has sparked a debate over just how much cruisers should pay for the best accommodation on the sea. Cruise Passenger put other Australian-based lines to the test, including Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Lines, and Princess Cruises. P&O revealed earlier this … 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.
