Gone are the days when embarking on a cruise almost guaranteed coming home a few kilos heavier and a little worse for wear after overindulging at the bars and buffets. Today, many travellers are choosing to combine their love of cruising with some more healthy pursuits. Welcome to the fast-growing sector of wellness cruising. Whether … Read more
You may think you have the strongest stomach. You may have even been on your fair share of cruises and not felt a thing. But even the most experienced cruisers will tell you rough waters can bring down the toughest men and women. Seasickness. It may not be terminal, but it does have the potential … Read more
The recent outbreak of Norovirus aboard the Diamond Princess in Sydney has once again stirred a debate about health concerns during a cruise vacation. There have been a couple of gastro-related incidents on leading cruise liners in the last few years like P&O’s Pacific Eden, Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas, and Dawn Princess all … Read more
On August 15, when Pacific Pearl emerges from dry dock, she’ll be boasting an array of new activities. The P&OEdge Adventure Park – also known as ‘the world’s largest adventure park at sea’ – will feature more than 15 heart-pounding, addictive activities. Royal Caribbean also has a similar set of activities inside its SeaPlex on … Read more
He’s Carnival’s newest ambassador and his mission is to keep cruisers fit at sea. The spotlight is on The Biggest Loser trainer, Shannan Ponton, in the latest issue of Cruise Passenger magazine, which is out on newstands today. He shared a range of easy-to-do activities and revealed the secrets to staying fit at sea. 1. … Read more
Travel has always meant possibility and change, and for some people, that means anxiety. Add to this non-refundable fares, tight connections and security theater courtesy of the TSA, and it’s easy for the fun to turn into a literal nightmare. There are people who will tell you to just get over it and enjoy travelling, … Read more
Cruise withdrawal, it is a state of low mood and aversion to returning to everyday chores including work and household duties. It is often seen amongst people who have recently completed a cruise or haven’t experienced the sea life for a lengthy period a time. In order to properly diagnose the disorder, we asked our … Read more
Booking a cabin is like purchasing a home. It’s crucial to find a room that meets your size, price and location requirements. Most cruisers tend to do enough research to find a room that is within their price range and appropriately sized. However, people often forget that the location of a room can sometimes make … Read more
What is a norovirus? Why is it a problem? How can I avoid it on my next cruise? Those are the three questions all cruisers want answered this week after Royal Caribbean was forced to end an ‘Explorer of the Seas’ sailing early when 600 of its passengers fell ill with the virus. We help … 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.
