Tips & Advice

Wondering what you need to pack? What is food onboard a cruise line? What accommodation should I book? Or what should insurance should I book for more cruise? This is the best place to find tips and advice before you book your next voyage.

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Cruise expert reveals the destination for people who have “been there, done that”

Flight Centre Cruise Expert, Kelli Willis shares her secrets on the who, where and when of booking your next trip. What are the biggest trends in cruise? Northern Europe and the Baltics are popular with […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 7 2019
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Norwegian Encore
Ships

First look: the ship that offers the best of two worlds

Sailing on the maiden voyage to Southampton, England It’s a ship for grown ups, but a tearaway teenager at heart. The Norwegian Encore, the sweetheart of the fleet, is the latest Breakaway-class vessel from the […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 1 2019
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World cruise season is starting: here's what you need to know to book
Tips & Advice

World cruise season is starting: here’s what you need to know to book

A two-week cruise is a holiday, a break from your routine. But a World Cruise is a whole new lifestyle. Your fellow world cruisers which you’ll be travelling with will be your new family, and […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 24 2019
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Room-Service
Tips & Advice

Why your final cruise bill is so often a shock

One of the biggest draws of cruising is paying a single fare for accommodation, food and entertainment. But as cruise lines offer a growing number of optional add-ons, cruisers who want to try everything end […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 18 2019
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Azamara's early boarding
Tips & Advice

How much would you pay to beat the megaliner queues?

Priority access used to be rewarded to the cruise lines’ most loyal cruisers, but now many of them are extending the perk to all cruisers at a fee. How much will you pay to beat […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 17 2019
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Wave Season
Tips & Advice

Eight ways to snap up a wave season cruise deal

Wave Season is upon us – a great time for Australian cruisers to use the arrival of our huge fleet to bag a bargain.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 10 2019
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sustainable caviar
Tips & Advice

Revealed: what luxury cruise chefs buy when they come to Australia

Cruise lines are adding sustainability to their menus and creating luxury dining experiences that don’t hurt the planet. This could be sourcing produce from sustainable farms or stocking up their ships with local produce. Locally […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 8 2019
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Silversea's luxury South Pacific islands
Destinations

Undiscovered luxury island locations

The start of the wave season heralds in some of the most luxurious ships to our waters. The South Pacific, in particular, is one of our favourite island destinations, boasting crystal clear waters, white sandy […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 8 2019
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Kiama, NSW
Destinations

Five secret Aussie ports you’ll be soon be sailing to

While Sydney might be the gateway to cruise in New South Wales, soon there will be other ports along our stunning coastline which the cruise industry are eyeing. Ports such as Newcastle, Port Kembla and […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 4 2019
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Princess Sky suites balcony
Accommodation

Size matters – so which cruise line has the biggest balconies at sea?

Princess Cruises’ Sky Princess launches in just over two weeks – and it’s proud boast is the biggest balconies at sea. To some, balconies are a luxury. To others, they are a necessity. How big […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 3 2019
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Lake Rotoiti, New Zealand
Shore Excursions

The best New Zealand shore excursions

The cruise lines have some amazing exclusive and classic shore excursion favourites lined up. We highlight 12 of the best New Zealand shore excursions.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 27 2019
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COMING CLEAN – Which Cruise lines have the cheapest laundry rates?
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COMING CLEAN – Which Cruise lines have the cheapest laundry rates?

With cruises offering longer and longer journeys, something as simple as doing your laundry can impact your holiday, especially if you’d rather pack light instead of taking a change of clothes for every day.  While […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 26 2019
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