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.
Five tips on how to avoid seasickness
You may think you have the strongest stomach. You may have even been on your fair share of cruises and not felt a thing. But even the most experienced cruisers will tell you rough waters can bring down the toughest men and women. Seasickness. It may not be terminal, but it does have the potential … Read more
Essential cruise questions
With so many ships, cruises, itineraries and fares on the market, it pays to find out as much as possible about cruising before you book. Here are some questions to ask your agent.
The good guide to gratuities – everything you need to know
Once upon a time, it was about rewarding special service. Look up “gratuity” in the dictionary, and you’ll find it defined as a money gift for services above the beyond. So when did tipping suddenly become like this, taken from a major cruise line’s notes for passengers: Effective on cruises departing on or after 1 … Read more
Six easy tips for healthy cruising
Any holiday calls for some quick health measures. However, they do get specific when you are on a cruise. Recently many guests aboard cruise ships arriving in Australia were struck down with norovirus. Check our story here and tips to avoid norovirus here Check out our six easy tips for healthy cruising 1. Wash your hands … Read more
Alaska’s popular ports
Alaska is one of the world’s best destinations for cruising. Which ports would you want to visit?
Top five ways to avoid Norovirus on a cruise
The recent outbreak of Norovirus aboard the Diamond Princess in Sydney has once again stirred a debate about health concerns during a cruise vacation. There have been a couple of gastro-related incidents on leading cruise liners in the last few years like P&O’s Pacific Eden, Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas, and Dawn Princess all … Read more
Dare to compare: 4 of the best cruise bundles
We’re the first to admit, cruise pricing can be confusing. There’s the base rate that will include your cabin, most meals and some activities. But then you’ll have to add an additional $15-20 per person per day for gratuities, the cost of shore excursions, alcohol, some activities and fancy restaurants. Suddenly, that per day rate … Read more
Behind the scenes look at P&O’s new production Twice Upon A Time
P&O Cruises has launched a new contemporary dance-style production onboard Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden. This video gives a behind the scenes look at how the show was made, as well as snippets of onstage performances.
