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.

6 of the best specialty bars at sea
Dining

6 of the best specialty bars at sea

Cruise ships are traditionally the domain of the brightly coloured cocktail, complete with paper umbrella and twirly straws. But a new breed of bar is creeping aboard, serving high-end artisan spirits, beer brewed in house […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 1 2016
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Expert secrets to getting the best cruise deals
Tips & Advice

Expert secrets to getting the best cruise deals

They are the secrets that only the cruise cognoscenti know about getting the very best deals: when to buy what ship and which destination. Well, reading Cruise Passenger’s newsletter and Midweek Deals review helps! But […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 18 2016
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Luke Nguyen opens the doors to his homeland
Dining

Luke Nguyen opens the doors to his homeland

River cruising is all about immersion and food is arguably one of the best ways to experience a destination. To give passengers an authentic culinary experience, APT has brought Australian celebrity chef Luke Nguyen onboard as an ambassador for […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 15 2016
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1 weird and wacky shore excursions
Shore Excursions

11 weird and wacky shore excursions

The humble shore excursion – once a walk around the historic old city following a guide waving a red flag – has come a long way. Suddenly, adventure is the name of the game. Lines […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 11 2016
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Oceania Cruises balcony suite
Accommodation

10 tried and trusted ways to score a cabin upgrade

There isn’t a traveller on the planet who hasn’t tried for an upgrade – and cruise ship staff are well aware there are a thousand scams out there to move passengers from that inside room […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 11 2016
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Destinations

A World of Waterways: Europe

While brochures are full of descriptions of cruises along the many rivers of Europe, the vast majority of these could be divided simply into those that traverse the Rhine-Danube corridor and the rest. Surprisingly, the […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 11 2016
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Destinations

Amazon rainforest cruising with Aqua Expeditions

An Amazon River expedition cruise is a perfect complement to your South American adventure. Encounters with deadly reptiles and hungry piranhas are par for the course in this wild waterway.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 11 2016
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Dining

The best spa cuisine at sea

A UK study found that the average person gains half a kilo a day on a two-week cruise. With an endless buffet, stacks of specialty restaurants and all the brightly coloured cocktails you can drink, […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 9 2016
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First Timers

It’s your first cruise – what can you expect?

A cruise is ultimately holiday on water in a floating hotel. It offers you a chance to escape the daily grind and relax in a hassle and worry-free environment. You get to “check out” from the real world and social activities, sports facilities, meals, parks and entertainment abound. The great thing about cruising is that all your necessities are on board and at your service.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 8 2016
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Eight tips to save money
First Timers

Eight tips to help you save on your next cruise

You have just returned from a fabulous cruise holiday and want to go on another cruise soon. Cruise Passenger gives you eight tips to help you save on your next cruise. 1. Wait until the […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 8 2016
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Persuade a Non Cruiser To Cruise
First Timers

Tips for convincing a non-cruiser to cruise

Tips for convincing a non-cruiser to cruise.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 6 2016
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Health & Wellness

Five tips on how to avoid seasickness

You may think you have the strongest stomach. You may have even been on your fair share of cruises and not felt a thing. But even the most experienced cruisers will tell you rough waters […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 5 2016
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