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.

Sparkling wine
Tips & Advice

We answer the 8 most-asked cruise wedding questions

The overwhelming stress of weddings can turn a lot of people off – guests included. Enter a cruise wedding.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . May 29 2015
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celebsols
Ships

Join the club

Wouldn’t it be lovely if you could be rewarded for doing something you love? Thankfully, that notion isn’t so far-fetched. Cruise lines are introducing new loyalty programs and improving old ones as a way of […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . May 29 2015
Tips & Advice
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Penthouse living room
Accommodation

The best penthouse suites on the Aussie seas

P&O’s claim of “affordable luxury” in penthouse suites aboard the Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden has sparked a debate over just how much cruisers should pay for the best accommodation on the sea. Cruise Passenger […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . May 1 2015
Tips & Advice
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Ballroom Performance
Activities & Entertainment

The exclusive experience onboard Scenic Jasper

The Sound of Music may seem an odd choice as a weapon to woo Australians to Europe’s rivers. But Scenic owner Glen Moroney and his team are gambling that the songs from the smash-hit movie […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . May 1 2015
Tips & Advice
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Cocktails
Dining

Create cocktails like you’re on your favourite cruise ship

“I love to drink martinis. Two at the very most. Three I’m under the table. Four I’m under my host.” So said famous writer and critic Dorothy Parker, way back in the Roaring Twenties. Martinis, […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . May 1 2015
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voyager legend
Ships

The kids decide – Voyager of the Seas vs Carnival Legend

It was only a six-word headline. But in the world of kids cruising, they don’t come much bigger than this: “Disney takes Star Wars to sea”. The extraordinary growth of family cruising has created a […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . May 1 2015
Tips & Advice
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Top 10 tips for solo cruisers
News

Top 10 tips for solo cruisers

The number of solo cruisers is increasing and many cruise lines offer great deals for singles. Cruise Passenger has found some hot tips to make sure solo cruisers get the best deals and where to […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 26 2015
Tips & Advice
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Toy Story Play
Activities & Entertainment

The 8 best shows at sea

Cruise lines have come a long way since they put on cheesy cabaret shows and cover bands. Now, theatrics, technology and shows are bigger and better than ever before. From robots to watershows, Toy Story […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 20 2015
Tips & Advice
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The Top 10 biggest ships
News

The top 10 biggest ships

Can you guess which line has the world’s biggest ship? The Telegraph UK has compiled together a list of the top 10 world’s biggest ships. Can you guess how much passengers they carry? Can you […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 13 2015
Tips & Advice
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Corkage onboard
Activities & Entertainment

Corkage onboard – would you pay?

It’s one of the most popular (and vocal) debates among passengers – the alcohol policy. Many argue that drinks onboard are too expensive, particularly as cruise lines are paying duty free prices for their booze, […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 13 2015
Tips & Advice
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Paper Boat
Tips & Advice

Top 10 tips to save on cruises

Looking to save some money on your next cruise? Well Cruise Passenger has the top 10 tips on the best ways to save money when you plan you’re next cruise. From pre-planning meals to choosing […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 6 2015
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Gratuity debate
Dining

Gratuity debate – what do you think?

The announcement of the first increase in gratuities aboard cruise ships in a while has reopened the running debate about the way such payments are extracted from guests. A plethora of policies operate among the […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 20 2015
Tips & Advice
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