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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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
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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
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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
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Which is the best cruise line for kids?

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

WORDS BY Rose Kelly . Jun 29 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Free drinks, luxury upgrades, Wi Fi and more: How much you can really save with loyalty programs

We all know you can money off your future cruises if you join a loyalty club.  But are the savings really worth it?  And what else is on offer? We’ve lifted the lid on loyalty […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Mar 2 2023
First Timers
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Millions of dollars worth of future cruise credits are unclaimed – what you should know about your rights

At the start of the pandemic two years ago next month, cruise lines had to think quickly about how to handle the passengers affected by hundreds of cancelled cruises. The answer:  future cruise credits. Hundreds […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Feb 10 2023
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Cruise prices have never been cheaper – here’s what’s stopping us booking today

It’s no better time to book a cruise according to experts, with the cheapest prices we have ever seen. But agents have said the increasing prices for flights, some of which have increased by 50 […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 10 2023
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How the strong Australian dollar can save you hundreds off your next cruise

The Australian dollar is buying US70c for the first time in months, making your cruise cheaper, particularly with cruise lines that are charging guests in American dollars. So we asked cruise experts for their advice […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Feb 3 2023
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