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.

Alaska ports
Destinations

A visual guide to Alaska’s ports

It’s one of the most breathtaking destinations in the world – a cruise sailing around Alaska is an enriching experience, filled with nature, wildlife and culture. Princess Cruises celebrates 50 years of Alaska this year, […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 5 2019
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New features on the Norwegian Bliss
Tips & Advice

The best value spa at sea

Vacations are all about relaxing and getting recharged, and a big part of it is getting pampered at the spa. So you don’t want to add to the stress by trying to work out where […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 5 2019
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Silversea's Silver Spirit deck
First Timers

The complete guide to cruise gratuities

Tipping and gratuities is one of the most debated topics amongst seasoned cruisers, and sometimes it can be a shock for first-times. Unlike in America, where those in service and hospitality rely on tips to […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 5 2019
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Alaska wilderness lodges - Princess Cruises
Accommodation

Experience Alaska’s awe-inspiring land at a Princess lodge

Few people visit Alaska without spending some time at Denali National Park, and with good reason, writes Teresa Ooi. Denali Denali National Park and Preserve, in the centre of the Alaska Range, encompasses six million […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Mar 29 2019
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Norwegian Cruise Line's Big Broadway entertainment
Activities & Entertainment

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Big Broadway entertainment

Big Broadway productions, saucy dance moves and amazingly large entertainment spectacles are exactly what you’ll find onboard Norwegian Cruise Line ships. The line offers guests a range of shows which include the Tony award-winning productions, […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 22 2019
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Cruise travel insurance - are you being ripped off?
Saving Tips & Deals

Is your travel insurer ripping you off?

The travel insurance sector is braced for closer scrutiny on how it handles claims – and whether the fine print in contracts is fair to customers. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is planning a […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Mar 15 2019
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Which cruise line has the cheapest glass of wine at sea?
Tips & Advice

Which cruise line has the cheapest glass of wine at sea?

A decade ago, cruise lines were battling a reputation for “booze cruises”. Today, cruising is so much more than buffet food and drinking to excess. So how does the passenger who doesn’t want the “drinks […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 15 2019
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What to pack for an Alaska trip
First Timers

What to pack on a cruise to Alaska

An Alaskan journey has specific packing requirements, and Jocelyn Pride has the lowdown. Leave the stilettos at home, Alaska is all about exploring the great outdoors in comfort. Follow these tips and be prepared for […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 15 2019
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A cruise guide to beating overtourism
Destinations

How to beat overtourism and still see wonderful sights

In an age where some destinations are buckling from the crowds, why not do yourself and the world’s hot spots a favour and break from the herd? Of course, it’s hard to resist the pulling […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 14 2019
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Alaska Wildlife
Shore Excursions

Meet the locals: top 6 animals to look out for in Alaska

Twice the size of Texas, with more wildlife than people, Alaska overflows with superlatives. It’s one of the greatest places on Earth to be in such close proximity to such an array of animals. You […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 8 2019
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Cats musical
Activities & Entertainment

The best Broadway shows at sea

Fantastic entertainment on board your cruise can be just the thing that adds extra sparkle to your holiday. And cruise lines are debuting bigger and better shows. Norwegian Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean regularly feature […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 1 2019
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The best value world cruise
Saving Tips & Deals

Is this the best value world cruise?

Is the 120-night Grand World Cruise on Cruise & Maritime Voyages’ flagship, Columbus, the cheapest fare on sale? CMV has just announced a saving of $11,160 per person if you book a 120-night world cruise […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Mar 1 2019
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