Are these the most opulent suites at sea?

The Regent Suite on Seven Seas Splendor

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

Experience Alaska’s awe-inspiring land at a Princess lodge

Alaska wilderness lodges - Princess Cruises

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

The cabins to avoid on a cruise

MSC Meraviglia cabin

Thereโ€™s no such thing as a โ€˜badโ€™ cabin onboard a cruise ship. But there are certain areas of a cruise ship which might be slightly noisier than others. So if youโ€™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

How to get a cabin upgrade

Couple enjoys Balcony Dining; server pours champagne

Weโ€™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 youโ€™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

The Good Inside Cabin Guide

Inside Cabin

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

Eat, sleep and play on Princess Cruises โ€“ STAY

Inside the cabin of Princess Cruises

As part of Princess Cruisesโ€™ 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, letโ€™s stay! Cruise lines take beds extremly seriously. … Read more

The best penthouse suites on the Aussie seas

Penthouse living room

P&Oโ€™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