Seven ways to avoid the hidden costs of cruising

The iFly on Royal Caribbean

Cruising can be an affordable way to travel – see wonderful destinations around the world, while having meals, accommodation and the use of many facilities provided on your journey. But you may get a shock at the end of the trip when you’re settling your bill and there are a load of charges, ranging from … Read more

How and when to cruise kid-free

Silversea's adults enjoying their cruise

Cruise lines are offering more options for passengers who need a respite and a kid-free holiday. From adult-only vessels to private areas just for the oldies, there are many options for passenger these days. We’ve compiled a list of adult-only lines as well as some of the options on ships with children. We’ve found some … Read more

How to ring in the New Year on a cruise

How to ring in the New Year on a cruise

Countdown to the New Year on a cruise with your friends and family. Cruise lines go above and beyond to entertain guests. Lines like Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises and Norwegian Cruise line offer food, fun and frivolity including parties, entertainment and plenty of bubbles to ring in the new year. There are special New Year’s … Read more

Why you should take a Christmas cruise in 2019

Why you should take a Christmas cruise in 2019

Spending the festive season on a cruise is one way to ensure that there are minimal tears, no burnt turkeys, and everyone gets to relax. Ship crews pull out all the stops to get their guests in the mood for Christmas with activities, shows and food  – and the celebrations often continue into the New … Read more

Christmas wrapped for $119 a night: yule love these deals!

How to ring in the New Year on a cruise

The holiday season can be an expensive time of year – and exhausting if you have to shop, wrap and cook. But we’ve found a deal for as little as $119 per person, per night – that’s all the cooking, cleaning and decorations taken care of. Cruise Passenger’s survey of  what’s on offer for the … Read more

HURRY! Best EOFY deals like $129 a night for a cruise, a hotel stay and flights!

the best cruise deals for eofy

The end of the financial year means that you can find fantastic cruise deals. Cruise lines and travel agents have some amazing deals where you can save up as much as 43 per cent on sailings – and many of these offers also include flights as well as pre and post cruise stays. Lines like … Read more

The great gratuities debate: why many cruise crews rely on your tips to make ends meet

Cruise gratuities: why you should tip

It’s one of the most contentious payments cruise lines demand from their guests: gratuities have sparked debates for years about how high they are, and where the money goes. Cruise lines say gratuities reward and recognise the men and women who do so much to make cruising special: the room attendants, waiters and waitresses, and … Read more

Beat the crowds and experience the real Mediterranean with these unspoilt ports

Beat the crowds and experience the real Mediterranean with these unspoilt ports

So you want to cruise without the crowds? The iconic major cities might be the itinerary rock stars, but smaller ports provide real opportunities to experience local life and culture. Smaller ships visit smaller towns of Greece, Spain and Italy – but lines with larger ships are also starting to seek out alternative ports. Celebrity … Read more