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.

The best LGBT+ cruises
Tips & Advice

The best LGBT+ cruise holidays

Cruise ships offer a safe and accepting environment for any passenger and have become a popular choice among LGBT+ travellers in recent years. Here is our pick of cruise lines, destinations and tailor-made cruise breaks […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 20 2018
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Cruise dinks
Dining

Cruise drinks package guide: 2019

The complete guide to cruise drinks packages in 2018/19. Everything you need to know about the P&O drinks package, the Princess Cruises drinks package, the Royal Caribbean drinks package and many more.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Sep 14 2018
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Falling Australian dollar, cruise holidays
Tips & Advice

How to beat the diving dollar’s holiday price rises

Unless you bought a stash of US dollars a few weeks back, you’re going to get a shock when you visit your local currency exchange. The battered Aussie is at its lowest level in two […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Sep 7 2018
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Majestic Princess in Singapore
Ships

19 fun facts on Majestic Princess

Majestic Princess, one of the largest ships in the Princess fleet, has arrived in Australian waters and she’ll be sailing into Sydney next week. Here are some of her amazing features  – as well as […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Sep 7 2018
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Early Bird cruise bookings
Tips & Advice

Should you book early or late for you cruise?

When should I book my cruise? It is one of the most common questions in cruise. There are lots of pros and cons to booking early or late and there is no one-size-fits-all rule. Some […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Aug 24 2018
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How to find a cruise if you're a solo traveller
Tips & Advice

How to choose a cruise if you’re going solo

It used to be slim pickings if you were going to cruise by yourself. Once upon a time, there were no waiving of single supplements, solo cruise cabins and even dedicated singles voyages. But now, […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 27 2018
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Cruise food photography
Activities & Entertainment

How to master food photography on a cruise

In our last column, Warwick Williams shared his tips to help cruise passengers take the best pictures in exotic locations. This week: mastering food photography. Over the next few months, Warwick Williams will be sharing […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 27 2018
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The hottest winter cruise deals
Tips & Advice

The hottest winter cruise deals

Cruise lines have come up with some of the hottest deals on offer during the winter season. APT is offering free flights, while Avalon is offering $4600 per couple air credit on selected cruises departing […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Jul 6 2018
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Best cruises for kids, South Pacific
Destinations

Best South Pacific cruises for the kids

It’s still the most popular cruise destination for Aussies – the warm waters, pristine beaches and friendly hospitality of the South Pacific make it one of the most family-friendly destinations to visit. Here are some […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 29 2018
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Read some health tips to avoid getting sick on a cruise ship
Health & Wellness

How not to get sick on a cruise ship

Getting sick onboard your cruise is an unpleasant thing, but yes let’s be realistic, it does happen sometimes. Most recently, there was an outbreak onboard Holland America’s Zaandam on a cruise from Seattle to Alaska […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 28 2018
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Should you cancel your cruise and save
Tips & Advice

So your cruise price has plunged. Should you cancel and save?

With the price drop alert tools such as Cruise Watch on the market, it is possible to track ticket price reductions and take advantage of them – even if you’ve already paid. If the price […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jun 22 2018
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Photography in exotic locations
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How to take the best photos in exotic locations

In our last column, Warwick Williams shared his tips on how to make those architecture shots picture perfect. This week: photography in exotic locations. Over the next few months, Warwick Williams will be sharing his […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jun 22 2018
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