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.

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Shore Excursions

5 luxury shore excursions to add to your bucket list

Helicopter trips loom large in the realms of super-extravagant shore excursions. From exclusive-access city tours to wilderness experiences, when money is no object there’s a wealth of exciting options to explore. Here’s our pick for […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 19 2014
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Activities & Entertainment

Broadway at sea – 5 best stage shows on ships

Ships aren’t the only things getting bigger at sea, as cruise lines continue to raise the bar in onboard entertainment with new and impressive productions. Using interactive props (even robots), extensive lighting and detailed costumes […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 12 2014
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First Timers

Don’t be fooled! 40 tourist scams to avoid on your next holiday

Tourists visiting a foreign destination are vulnerable to scams. Language barriers, unfamiliar surroundings and cultural differences leads travellers to place their trust in locals for guidance. But on occasion that trust can be devastatingly misplaced. […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Aug 8 2014
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Tips & Advice

Last minute or earlybird, when do you book your cruise?

Travellers are taking a chance and waiting until last minute to book a cruise, according to a new poll. The study, conducted by Cruise Critic UK found 27 percent of respondents were waiting until the […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Aug 1 2014
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Activities & Entertainment

9 apps every cruiser needs

Cruise Cam Follow your favourite cruise ship around the world with this app. Using 150 port cameras Cruise Cam captures footage of over a dozen cruise lines as their ships make their way across the […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 18 2014
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Activities & Entertainment

The most innovative attractions in cruising

The face of cruising is changing, with surf simulators, virtual car races and waterslides taking over the mass-market scene. Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess kicked off the trend last year when it launched with the SeaWalk. […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 18 2014
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Destinations

Planning to Visit Alaska? Here Are 9 Things You Should Know

Bears, seals, bald eagles and so much more. There’s nothing in Alaska you won’t love, which is why an Alaska vacation is quickly becoming an Aussie favourite – especially for cruisers. In addition to its […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 11 2014
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Health & Wellness

Tips to stay ship-shape at sea

He’s Carnival’s newest ambassador and his mission is to keep cruisers fit at sea. The spotlight is on The Biggest Loser trainer, Shannan Ponton, in the latest issue of Cruise Passenger magazine, which is out […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 4 2014
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Tips & Advice

Amazing predictions: this is the future of travel

A virtual air hostess; an electronic travel buddy; body-morphing aircraft seat; and a self-operating revolutionary Siri that automatically creates holiday plans when she feels like you need one. If it wasn’t clear, we’re heading into […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 4 2014
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Tips & Advice

10 ways to reduce your data roaming bill

You may be on holidays but you still need to keep in contact with family and friends. Whether it’s to let them know you’re okay or making them jealous with holiday pics on Facebook – […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 4 2014
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Health & Wellness

Self assurance checklist for the anxious traveller

Travel has always meant possibility and change, and for some people, that means anxiety. Add to this non-refundable fares, tight connections and security theater courtesy of the TSA, and it’s easy for the fun to […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jun 27 2014
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Tips & Advice

10 bizarre requests on cruise ships

From being a stand in husband to looking after strangers’ kids – fellow passengers can make the most bizarre requests. In a recent Cruise Passenger poll we asked our readers to tell us the most […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jun 20 2014