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.
As part of Princess Cruises’ largest ever fleet deployment to Australia this wave season, its biggest vessel makes her maiden arrival into Australian ports this November. We tell you how to eat, stay and play on the Emerald Princess in this three-part series; in this second part, let’s stay! Cruise lines take beds extremly seriously. … Read more
No wonder they call them the love boats. Saying “I do” onboard cruise ships is becoming a growing trend. There are two reasons behind the boom in brides at sea: Â the incredible value when compared to a land-based celebration; and how could you go past the romance of the ocean? The average price of a … Read more
It’s definitely Good Morning Vietnam. Celebrity chef Luke Nguyen is in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), one of Asia’s most electrifying cities, showing us the backyard he came from. Many of his relatives still live in the crowded back streets of Cau Ong Lanh market in District One of Old Saigon. “My dad’s family used … Read more
Peter Lynch discovers the Conrad Centennial Singapore is like a comfortable easy chair – you just slip into it and relax. What: Conrad Centennial Singapore, 2, Temasek Boulevard, Singapore Why you’d choose it: There are some hotels where you just feel at home right away. The Conrad Centennial Singapore is one of them. A five-minute, … Read more
Gone are the days when embarking on a cruise almost guaranteed coming home a few kilos heavier and a little worse for wear after overindulging at the bars and buffets. Today, many travellers are choosing to combine their love of cruising with some more healthy pursuits. Welcome to the fast-growing sector of wellness cruising. Whether … Read more
This year has already been a big year in cruise – and we’re only halfway through! Ovation of the Seas will be arriving in December, Norwegian Cruise Line will be sending the Jewel to our waters and Dream Cruises, the newest line has also opened up bookings to Aussies. Dream Cruises, the new premium brand that is … Read more
Last week, the Sydney Morning Herald’s Traveller section received a letter from an unhappy cruiser. Tiit Tonuri of Cowra, NSW, is booked on a 34-night cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line and wanted to purchase a drinks package. NCL requires passengers to purchase a drink package for the entire length of the cruise. Mr Tonuri argues … Read more
Princess Cruises’ celebrity chef Curtis Stone is all about truffles. He loves to shave truffle onto the dishes he cooks. That’s according to his executive chef Christian Dortch who worked with Stone in his Beverley Hills restaurant before coming on board the Sun Princess. This week, Stone was in LA opening his second restaurant – … Read more
Asia’s cruise market – already offering with exceptional cruise value – can be accessed by Australian passengers by booking direct with a local agent. Travel agents in Singapore, for instance, will even lay on flights so Australians can bundle the fares. Jane Chang from Chan Brothers Travel, one of the top cruise sellers in Singapore, … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
