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.
With major lines discounting, there are some are good deals and magical itineraries on offer, with a host of lines and ships set to navigate our shores throughout 2023. Here are some of the best deals going for next year and if you act quickly you might just find yourself saving big on your dream … Read more
It’s the age-old question that once plagued cruisers. What should I wear onboard my cruise?
Captain Margrith Ettlin is moving swiftly between the wings of her bridge on the Viking Polaris as she manoeuvres the ship between some serious icebergs off the continent of Antarctica. As one of the crew puts it later: the ship was like a ballerina dancing between the ice. The vessel is held in position by … Read more
Catherine Bennett, Chair in Epidemiology at Deakin University and a leading commentator of COVID throughout the pandemic, says she does not view cruise ships as a major driver of COVID transmission. “I don’t think it will be a major driver of our community transmission. I know there is concern in remote communities, but equally it’s … Read more
A survey by the Insurance Council of Australia has shown the weird and bizarre beliefs that leave Australian cruisers and travellers at grave risk on their holidays. The survey revealed “an alarmingly high number of people hold mistaken beliefs about the support they would receive from the Australian Government if something was to happen to … Read more
With New Zealand having finally opened its ports again earlier this year, there’s no better time to cruise to one of the world’s most scenic locations.
The return of cruises has had many jumping for joy, but with each cruise line adhering to different COVID-19 protocols, booking a cruise can be terribly confusing. There is still a lot of uncertainty surrounding what rules apply to cruise ships after the tight restrictions during the pandemic. “The cruise industries have seen a slower … Read more
From scenic flights to private dinners, the top cruise lines’ 2023 Australian shore excursions give you a taste – and a tasting – of the best our country has to offer. From the red rocks of the Kimberley to the glistening white sands of the Whitsundays, the view of Australia’s coastline is one of the … Read more
Aboriginal communities welcome cruise passengers back as key supporters of their tourism businesses.Â
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.
