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.
Twice the size of Texas, with more wildlife than people, Alaska overflows with superlatives. It’s one of the greatest places on Earth to be in such close proximity to such an array of animals. You can go dog sledding, head out on expeditions and even stay amongst wildlife at some of the wilderness lodges. However, … Read more
Fantastic entertainment on board your cruise can be just the thing that adds extra sparkle to your holiday. And cruise lines are debuting bigger and better shows. Norwegian Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean regularly feature a list of shows, fresh from Broadway on their cruises. And if you’re a Disney fan, you can watch musicals … Read more
Is the 120-night Grand World Cruise on Cruise & Maritime Voyages’ flagship, Columbus, the cheapest fare on sale? CMV has just announced a saving of $11,160 per person if you book a 120-night world cruise in a deluxe balcony cabin by 18 March. The world cruise now costs $35,999 pp. In addition you will enjoy … Read more
So you booked that swanky new ship that everyone’s talking about. But suddenly, that revolutionary new design is taking a little longer to get into the water. What happens next? Scenic’s much-anticipated new luxury vessel, Scenic Eclipse, announced its third launch delay due to financial problems at the Croatian shipyard contracted to build it. This … Read more
It’s being launched with all the hullabaloo you’d expect from the Virgin brand and global entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson. It’s the cruise for non cruisers. The line that will change the game for ever. What do we know so far? The Scarlet Lady, Virgin Voyages first ship, has a tattoo parlour, ‘sailors’ instead of guests, ‘Events … Read more
For carnivorous cruisers, a visit to the steakhouse is a quintessential part of any voyage. It’s a staple on the list of many of the lines’ specialty restaurants. How can you go past a surf and turf when you’re on holiday? But these days, cruise lines are going above and beyond just your regular steakhouses … Read more
Cruise lines are branching out and creating varied itineraries to suit everyone’s tastes. And some of these offerings include pairing a cruise with a major event. From Mardi Gras in New Orleans to the wicked and twisted festival in Tasmania, Dark Mofo and even visits to Medieval castles in Estonia, there are plenty of events … Read more
Most of us are guilty when it comes to having a few beverages on our cruise. Let’s face it, we’re on holiday and we have every right to enjoy ourselves. But if we let our hair down too much, does that negate our travel insurance? A Cruise Passenger forum member recently asked whether your cruise … Read more
Norovirus can still strike despite everyone’s best efforts, as it did on Royal Caribbean last week. Plenty is done to prevent a viral outbreak, from hygiene safety drills before sailing, constant cleaning by the crew to even putting a ban on handshakes with officers at welcome parties. And, of course, the chances of an outbreak … 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.
