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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.

Airlines resume flights through the Middle East – what’s changed and how to fly to Europe now

22 May 202620 Apr 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
plane on a runway

Flights to Europe through the Middle East are resuming but the situation remains unstable, leaving travellers still looking at other routes.

Categories Tips & Advice Tags Airlines 2 Comments

The Middle East conflict and cruise holidays: What you need to know

4 May 20268 Apr 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Dubai cruise port Middle East

Here’s what you need to know about cruising during the Middle East conflict.

Categories Tips & Advice 2 Comments

Is a drinks package worth it? Here’s everything to consider

26 May 202613 Feb 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
Drinks Packages at Princess Cruises

Choosing your drinks package can be overwhelming with so many choices. But this guide will help you navigate what’s right for you.

Categories Tips & Advice Tags First Time Cruisers 1 Comment

The ultimate guide for cruise loyalty programs compared

12 Feb 20266 Feb 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
A family have fun on a Royal Caribbean cabana deck loyalty program

Cruise loyalty programs have seen some recent shake-ups. Who has the best program – Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Princess or NCL?

Categories Tips & Advice Tags Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess, Royal Caribbean 2 Comments

The complete guide to cruise gratuities

4 Feb 2026 by Bernadette Chua
Silversea's Silver Spirit deck

Wondering how much to tip your staff on your next cruise? Here is Cruise Passenger’s complete guide to gratuities.

Categories Tips & Advice Tags Gratuities

‘Carnival Rewards’ arrives this year – here’s everything you need to know

16 Jan 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Carnival Cruises caused a big stir last year when they announced their new Carnival Rewards program would replace its current VIFP loyalty program.

Categories Tips & Advice Tags Carnival Australia 1 Comment

10 cruise scams to watch out for

29 Apr 202614 Jan 2026 by Tallis Boerne Marcus
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Azamara recently sent out a warning to its network of travel advisors, to let them know that they’ve seen a rise in scammers asking for money.

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What kind of cruiser are you?

9 Jan 20268 Jan 2026 by Lucy Jones
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What kind of cruiser are you? Published by Lucy Jones Published on 8 Jan 2026 Thinking of taking your first cruise? Well over a million Australians are already converted.  There are plenty of benefits to cruising, and what was once thought of as a holiday for either the newly wed, or nearly dead couldn’t be … Read more

Categories Tips & Advice Tags Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises

The top tips to combat seasickness

5 Jan 20268 Dec 2025 by Bernadette Chua
How to prevent seasickness

Don’t let seasickness, or the fear of it, ruin your cruise planning and enjoyment. There are plenty of remedies that can help you out and remember: prevention is better than cure.

Categories Tips & Advice, Health & Wellness Tags Health and wellness
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