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.
When is the best time of year to book to get a good deal? The earlier you book the better deals you tend to get! Most lines have sales when they release a new program so you can take advantage of reduced fares and deposits, and add extras like onboard credits and drink packages. Don’t … Read more
Wisdom, it is said, comes with age and experience. So don’t be surprised that the more you cruise, the more you pick up on the unofficial hidden secrets that cruise lines do not reveal. Ask any seasoned cruiser and they will know a thing or two about how to save money, how to get more … Read more
Call it a perk, bonus, enticement or reward, onboard credit is essentially free money you can spend during your cruise holiday. Because it is free, it’s worth making the effort to research the various options so you can make the most of it. Generally, onboard credit can be used for nearly every purchase you make … Read more
Solo travelling, as liberating as it can be, can be lonely at times. There are some evenings you may not want to dine alone. You may want to have a friend to grab a cocktail with. But how do you break the ice? Here are seven tips to help you find some cruise buddies. Join … Read more
Solo cruisers are taking to the sea and rivers for their holidays in a big way and lines are recognising this growing market. To attract more single travellers, many are not just offering deals, but they are revamping their vessels with single cabins, hosting solo parties and more. Here are some of the lines, both … Read more
When Robyne Armstrong’s marriage broke down, she decided to start holidaying by herself. It was her first foray into solo cruising and since then, she has done six voyages on her own. The vivacious and glamorous spa owner from Sydney has had good and bad experiences on her solo cruises – and even a marriage … Read more
What’s hot in luxury cruising? Small ships, personal, service and responsible travel are among the highlights, according to Peter Lynch. For 17 years, luxury small-ship line SeaDream has run with the branding “It’s yachting, not cruising”. It was a throwback to the days when billionaires spent their summers in the Mediterranean aboard stunning private palaces … Read more
Aside from white gloved butlers, top shelf liquor and luxurious surroundings, high-end cruising comes with more than just that. Lines like Regent Seven Seas, Silversea, Crystal Cruises and Ponant go above and beyond to create unique experiences for their guests. Eric Tan, who has 165 cruises under his belt, was travelling with Seabourn when the … Read more
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is giving passengers more than 200 new and delicious reasons to feel less guilty about bypassing the fitness centre and jogging track while on holiday. As reported by Cruise Passenger in May, the luxury-class line is making notable and nutritious changes to its fare from bow to stern. It’s out with … Read more
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.
