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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Princess Cruises Captain’s Circle Cruise Loyalty Program

The line’s four-tier program is for past passengers. Based on the number of sailings as well as the days cruised. All passengers receive one credit for each cruise taken and double credits for cruises booked […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 13 2017
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Norwegian Cruise Line Latitudes Rewards Cruise Loyalty Program

The six-tier system is available to all passengers after their first cruise. Based on point a system, members earn points according to every cruise night travelled with the line. Members get more points if they […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 13 2017
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Carnival Cruise Line Very Important Fun Person

Enrolment is automatic for Carnival’s VIFP Club but you need to activate your membership online. If you’re a past passenger, the line will recognise how many cruises you’ve taken with the line. Even if you […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 13 2017
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Azamara Club Cruises Le Club Voyage
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Azamara Club Cruises Le Club Voyage

The premium cruise line has a five-tiered loyalty program for its past passengers and points are earned on the category of cabin booked as well as the length of the cruise. Solo travellers earn double […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 13 2017
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Celebrity Cruises Captain’s Club Cruise Loyalty Program
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Celebrity Cruises Captain’s Club Cruise Loyalty Program

The cruise line has a six-tiered loyalty program for past passengers and points, like Azamara, are based on your cabin category and length of cruise. Solo travellers get double the number of points. Classic (2-149 […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 13 2017
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Premium head-to-head: Celebrity Cruises vs Princess Cruises vs Norwegian Cruise Line
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Premium head-to-head: Celebrity Cruises vs Princess Cruises vs Norwegian Cruise Line

Thanks to our passion for cruising, Australia will be treated to some of the best of the burgeoning premium class. Douglas Ward describes himself as “the foremost authority on cruising”. He publishes the Berlitz guide […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Dec 8 2017
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Buffet food
Health & Wellness

Everything you need to avoid norovirus

This week, around 200 people were affected by norovirus aboard Australia’s largest ship, the Ovation of the Seas. But while passengers praised the crew for helping them and keeping them informed, there is much you […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 8 2017
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Most budget friendly cruise lines
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Most budget friendly cruise lines

Who doesn’t like to look after their budget? A new report by prestigious U.S News and World Report has revealed the cruise lines that give you most bang for your buck. They may not always […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 1 2017
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Koningsdam is the only HAL ship with TRX suspension fitness
Health & Wellness

Stay ship shape on your cruise

Keeping fit on a modern ship is much more fun than simply strolling the promenade deck. From early morning yoga and gym classes to surf simulators and circus schools, there is something for everyone. Ice-skating […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 30 2017
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Pacific Dawn swimmer
Activities & Entertainment

11 free things to do on a cruise ship

The modern day cruise ship is kitted out with heaps of gadgets, rides, activities and specialty dining venues – all of which comes at a cost. But as the cruise bill starts to add up, […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Nov 24 2017
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Fly free to a Grand Aegean & Egyptian Experience
Dining

Best food cruises

Fine dining is now an integral part of cruising. Teresa Ooi takes a look at 10 of the cruise lines that do it best. Food glorious food. While orphans in the popular West End musical […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Nov 23 2017
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Destinations

Tasmania: Wild at heart

A three-day cruise around Bathurst Harbour, in Tasmania’s remote southwest wilderness, takes you into a wondrous world far removed from everyday life. Where is Bathurst Harbour? I had to look it up on a Google […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 14 2017
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