First Timers

History of cruising
First Timers

A brief history of cruising

Wondering how the cruise industry and cruise ships themselves have developed into their modern form?

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 14 2011
Tips & Advice
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cruise destination favorite
First Timers

Our favourite cruise destinations

Think of a place you want to visit and it is highly likely you will find a cruise ship to take you there. Here are 10 of our favourite cruise destinations.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 7 2011
Tips & Advice
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River Cruising
First Timers

River Cruising 101

Here, our expert answers 10 questions you might have had about river cruising but were too afraid to ask.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 7 2011
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Premium Cruise
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What is a premium cruise?

If you enjoy staying at four- or five-star hotels, consider sailing with a cruise line that specialises in offering a premium product.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 25 2011
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Best Cruises Solo Traveller
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Best cruises for the solo traveller

While cruising with your partner or family can be an overwhelmingly economical way to travel, cruising by yourself can become extremely expensive, especially if you’re slugged with an exorbitant “single supplement”, as the cruise lines like to call it.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 21 2011
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Luxary Cruise
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What is a luxury cruise?

There are several cruise lines that specialise in offering all the high-quality creature comforts you need.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 14 2011
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First Timers

Fond farewells – last nights on board

Anyone who has ever cruised will know the double-edged sword that can be the last night on board.......

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 31 2011
Opinion
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Travel Insurance
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Travel Insurance: Make sure you’re well covered

If you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel – the costs can be huge should you have a medical emergency, get delayed or lose luggage. Words: John Pond. When an Icelandic volcano […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 31 2011
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Best Ships
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How to choose the right ship for you

Once you’ve finalised your budget and destination, you need to decide what ship and what sort of cabin (suite) will suit you best.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 11 2011
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First Timers

How Safe Are The High Seas?

In a move which must have left many travel operators concerned, last week the US government issued a general travel alert to Americans with plans to travel to Europe.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 5 2010
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First Timers

To Tip Or Not To Tip, That Is The Question

As of Friday, the enforced gratuity charge of $7.50 per adult per day won’t be charged to your shipboard account; if you want to tip any a member of crew for exceptional service, it will be a matter of choice.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 28 2010
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