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.

Cruise Questions you should ask your travel agent-cruise passenger
First Timers

Essential cruise questions

With so many ships, cruises, itineraries and fares on the market, it pays to find out as much as possible about cruising before you book. Here are some questions to ask your agent.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 3 2016
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The good guide to gratuities - everything you need to know
First Timers

The good guide to gratuities – everything you need to know

Once upon a time, it was about rewarding special service. Look up “gratuity” in the dictionary, and you’ll find it defined as a money gift for services above the beyond. So when did tipping suddenly […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 26 2016
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Stay Healthy on a cruise-cruisepassenger
Dining

Six easy tips for healthy cruising

Any holiday calls for some quick health measures. However, they do get specific when you are on a cruise. Recently many guests aboard cruise ships arriving in Australia were struck down with norovirus. Check our […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 24 2016
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Destinations

Alaska’s popular ports

Alaska is one of the world's best destinations for cruising. Which ports would you want to visit?

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 15 2016
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10 ways to cruise yourself slim
Competitions

10 ways to cruise yourself slim

So you want to cruise your heart out and come back without piling on the pounds? Well yes, it’s not a dream – you can do it. These 10 tips from the authors of a […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 12 2016
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Top five ways to avoid Norovirus on a cruise
Health & Wellness

Top five ways to avoid Norovirus on a cruise

  The recent outbreak of Norovirus aboard the Diamond Princess in Sydney has once again stirred a debate about health concerns during a cruise vacation. There have been a couple of gastro-related incidents on leading […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 5 2016
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Dare to compare: 4 of the best cruise bundles
Tips & Advice

Dare to compare: 4 of the best cruise bundles

We’re the first to admit, cruise pricing can be confusing. There’s the base rate that will include your cabin, most meals and some activities. But then you’ll have to add an additional $15-20 per person […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 5 2016
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P&O's new show breaks the mould
Activities & Entertainment

Behind the scenes look at P&O’s new production Twice Upon A Time

P&O Cruises has launched a new contemporary dance-style production onboard Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden. This video gives a behind the scenes look at how the show was made, as well as snippets of onstage […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 29 2016
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Activities & Entertainment

What to expect on a music cruise

Themed cruises have emerged as an important component of cruise. From wellness, zombie to Star Wars, there’s a cruise for almost every kind of niche market. Country music cruises have become particularly popular amongst Australians […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 29 2016
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Ten Reasons to book a cruise
First Timers

Ten Reasons to book a cruise

Not sure if a cruise is right for you? The new generation of ships have features unlike anything you have seen before. We tell you 10 reasons to book a cruise right now. Food Cruise […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 5 2016
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Destinations

Where Aussies love to cruise

There’s literally a world of choice when it comes to Cruise holidays. These are the top 10 destinations for Australians cruisers. 1. South Pacific It’s far and away and the most popular destination for Australian […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Dec 22 2015
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Tips & Advice

Five ways to save on a cruise

So you are going on a cruise. You have paid your airfare, and the cost of your holiday looks pretty cheap. According to Cruise Lines International Association Australasia, the average cruiser spends $3,058 per person […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Dec 4 2015
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