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.

RCL's Ovation of the Sea
Saving Tips & Deals

Ultimate guide to 2023 Black Friday cruise deals: Save up to $15,000

Looking for the best cruise deals for Black Friday? Well, look no further – Cruise Passenger brings you the best offerings.  Considered as the biggest shopping spree of the year, Black Friday is the perfect […]

WORDS BY Nuelan Magbanua . Nov 24 2023
White Bay Cruise Terminal and Overseas Passenger Terminal in Sydney
Port Guide

Ultimate guide to the Sydney cruise schedule

Here is the official Sydney cruise schedule for the upcoming wave season.

WORDS BY Nuelan Magbanua . Nov 22 2023
Senior Couple in Europe
Insurance

“A form of ageism”: Little known travel insurance clause that cost Michelle thousands

This little known insurance clause cost cruiser Michelle thousands of dollars after her dad died.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Oct 11 2023
Cruise romance
First Timers

An expert guide to dating on cruise ships: All you need to know

The Love Boat TV show is often cited as the start of the cruise boom - and dating on the high seas. But can taking a holiday on a cruise really spark romance?

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Oct 10 2023
Read some health tips to avoid getting sick on a cruise ship
Advice

Top health tips for intrepid travellers

One in three people will skip a trip to the doctor before they travel and some will come back with more than they bargained for.

WORDS BY Grant Jones . Sep 14 2023
View of the whirlpool on the Balcony of the Otium Suite, Silver Nova Renderings
Ships

Dare to Compare: Seabourn Pursuit and Silver Nova

For many cruising is synonymous with luxury, having every need catered to and every delicacy met. For other cruising conjures images of adventure, seeing what was once the unseen. For many it’s both. 

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Aug 24 2023
Elderly Couple in Pool with Wine
Insurance

Discovering the best travel insurance for seniors: Save thousands with the right policies

Discover the best travel insurance for seniors with Cruise Passenger. Compare policies to save thousands on comprehensive cruise cover. Expert insights and recommendations for older travellers.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Jul 20 2023
Disney Cruise Line
First Timers

Which is the best cruise line for kids?

There’s a new generation of cruise ships about to be unleashed, targeted directly at the youngest generation of cruisers. And their parents of course, who foot the bill. So who is the best cruise line […]

WORDS BY Rose Kelly . Jun 29 2023
Bare Necessities - what nude cruising is all about
Tips & Advice

What is nude cruising? All your questions answered

Nude cruising is a curious corner of the cruising world. Cruise companies like Bare Necessities run cruises that see thousands of people stripping down at sea.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Apr 20 2023
Snorkeling
Shore Excursions

How you can save hundreds of dollars by booking your own shore excursions

While cruise lines are offering heavily discounted cruise fares, there are a number of items which could blow out the cost of the final bill.  Aside from drinks and dining packages, shore excursions on premium […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Apr 19 2023
Nick Rains Kimberley
Saving Tips & Deals

20 off-season cruises: Sail from $70 per night locally

There are still plenty of deals to be had as Australia’s wave season draws to a close. While lines like Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Lines and luxury companies like Regent Seven Seas and […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Apr 14 2023
Odyssey of the Seas
Saving Tips & Deals

Plan ahead: All the best cruise deals for 2024

Holiday prices are increasing. Everything from hotel prices to your Uber to the airport seemingly skyrocketing. This makes it the perfect time to think ahead and plan your next cruise a bit more strategically. We’ve […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Mar 16 2023