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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First Timers

How to choose a cruise

There really is a cruise to suit everyone. Ships offer a huge range of cabin, food and entertainment options, while new destinations are opening up every day. So how do you make sure you are […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . May 10 2017
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Akademik Sergey Vavilov: penguins in South Georgia
Destinations

Akademik Sergey Vavilov: A voyage for the soul

One of the most isolated places on Earth, South Georgia offers unique opportunities to experience the sub-Antarctic and meet curious wild life. We’re huddled on a rocky beach, sleet pounding our jackets like ball-bearings. We’re […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . May 5 2017
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The 5 greatest whale watching destinations for cruisers
Tips & Advice

The 8 greatest whale watching destinations for Australian cruisers

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . May 4 2017
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MSC Splendida features Swarovski crystal staircases
Ships

Stairway to heaven

MSC Yacht Club is an exclusive all-suite ship-within-a-ship offering – complete with personal butler and private facilities where guests can escape the madding crowd. Natalie O’Brien joins the club. Matthew and Gabrielle Moss are making […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 28 2017
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Star Cruises executive Chinese chef Lee Eng Heng
Dining

Yin and Yang of Star Cuisine

Forget sweet and sour pork from your local Chinese restaurant, the Shanghai, Cantonese and Hong Kong cuisine served on SuperStar Virgo comes from Michelin-starred restaurants. Alycia Lim reports. For the past four years, Star Cruises […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 28 2017
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Mountain view pool at Belmond La Residence Phou Vao - hotel in Luang Prabang
Hotels

Room with a view in Luang Prabang

Overlooking the World Heritage town of Luang Prabang, Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao is designed in traditional style and filled with modern comforts. Teresa Ooi checks in. What: Belmond La Residence Phou Vao, Luang Prabang, […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Apr 28 2017
Hotels & Airlines
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Marco Pierre-White and contestants of Battlechefs, filmed aboard P&O's Britannia
Dining

Britannia: Onboard magic with Marco Pierre White

Known as much for his fierce TV persona as for his groundbreaking cuisine, Marco Pierre White shares his love affair with onboard cuisine with Bernadette Chua. The original bad boy of cooking and the youngest […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 28 2017
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Best alcohol packages on cruise ships
Dining

Best alcohol packages on cruise ships

Alcohol packages might help you save a bundle when you’re sailing on your next cruise. Cruise Passenger has found some of the best prices so you can get your bang for your buck whether you’ve […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 27 2017
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Cruise lines changing the face of luxury expedition cruising
Ships

Top 6 lines for a luxury expedition cruise

Half a dozen top cruise lines are changing the face of luxury expedition cruising. Once a niche for aspiring adventure seekers, the expedition cruise market is rapidly catching up with the mainstream trends of luxury […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 27 2017
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