Activities & Entertainment

Activities & Entertainment

Behind the scenes look at P&O’s new production Twice Upon A Time

P&O Cruises has launched a new contemporary dance-style production onboard Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden. This video gives a behind the scenes look at how the show was made, as well as snippets of onstage […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 29 2016
Activities & Entertainment

What to expect on a music cruise

Themed cruises have emerged as an important component of cruise. From wellness, zombie to Star Wars, there’s a cruise for almost every kind of niche market. Country music cruises have become particularly popular amongst Australians […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 29 2016
Activities & Entertainment

The best thrills and spills for active cruisers

Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Norwegian Escape, has just launched and the Sports Complex on its top deck highlights the latest trends in activities – adventure. Forget about clock golf. There’s a three-storey ropes course […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 6 2015
Activities & Entertainment

Top tips to getting a bargain at the best shops on the ocean

Aboard every large cruise ship is a glitzy piazza or shopping gallery featuring marbled walkways and modern boutiques. Thought you’d escaped those designer brands? Think again. Stand by to shop-until-you-drop in the middle of the […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Aug 21 2015
Activities & Entertainment

Five must-sail music cruises

Music festivals at sea have taken off in the United States and, thankfully, cruisers Down Under are set to see an emergence of them. Earlier this year, Travel Superstore announced the very first electronic Sea […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 10 2015
Activities & Entertainment

Six weird and wacky things to do on cruise ships

Sometimes you’ll just want to relax by the pool or fill your stomach at the buffet, but when you’re looking for something just a bit more thrilling, give these activities a go. Drink cocktails inside […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 5 2015
Activities & Entertainment

The exclusive experience onboard Scenic Jasper

The Sound of Music may seem an odd choice as a weapon to woo Australians to Europe’s rivers. But Scenic owner Glen Moroney and his team are gambling that the songs from the smash-hit movie […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . May 1 2015
Activities & Entertainment

The 8 best shows at sea

Cruise lines have come a long way since they put on cheesy cabaret shows and cover bands. Now, theatrics, technology and shows are bigger and better than ever before. From robots to watershows, Toy Story […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 20 2015
Activities & Entertainment

Corkage onboard – would you pay?

It’s one of the most popular (and vocal) debates among passengers – the alcohol policy. Many argue that drinks onboard are too expensive, particularly as cruise lines are paying duty free prices for their booze, […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 13 2015
Activities & Entertainment

My lessons from the best wildlife photographer

Adventure cruising takes passengers to the most jaw-dropping scenes on our planet. There is nothing quite like your first encounter with a seal or polar bear. Of course, you want to record the magic and […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 6 2015
Activities & Entertainment

Perfect cruise for action girl on Voyager of the Seas

It claims to be one of the most fearsome rides on the ocean, with gushing waves spraying unsuspecting spectators and bowling surfers off their boards with its power. Already, it had literally stripped the bathers […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 11 2014
Activities & Entertainment

Tips to be the star of karaoke night

Karaoke night, it’s one of the quirkiest nights on a cruise ship, where the best and worst of singers share a stage, microphone and sometimes even a song. And although some cruisers are keen to […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 1 2014