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.

Hotels

Why rail and cruise makes the perfect European getaway

Picture the scene: you recline in a comfortable seat with your legs outstretched, sipping on a glass of Alsace white as you watch the French countryside flow past in a blur of yellow rapeseed fields, church steeples and fluffy skies.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 2 2011
First Timers

What is a premium cruise?

If you enjoy staying at four- or five-star hotels, consider sailing with a cruise line that specialises in offering a premium product.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 25 2011
First Timers

Best cruises for the solo traveller

While cruising with your partner or family can be an overwhelmingly economical way to travel, cruising by yourself can become extremely expensive, especially if you’re slugged with an exorbitant “single supplement”, as the cruise lines like to call it.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 21 2011
First Timers

What is a luxury cruise?

There are several cruise lines that specialise in offering all the high-quality creature comforts you need.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 14 2011
Destinations

Tahiti by Gauguin

It’s just after 6pm and time for the nightly sunset show. We mix a few cocktails in our stateroom suite, and step onto the balcony as the......

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 14 2011
First Timers

Fond farewells – last nights on board

Anyone who has ever cruised will know the double-edged sword that can be the last night on board.......

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 31 2011
First Timers

Travel Insurance: Make sure you’re well covered

If you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel – the costs can be huge should you have a medical emergency, get delayed or lose luggage. Words: John Pond. When an Icelandic volcano […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 31 2011
Tips & Advice

Why do Australian cruisers pay more for their fares than Americans?

It’s a bone of contention among Australian cruise passengers although it’s a problem that is unlikely to be solved any time soon.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 24 2011
Destinations

Australia’s little gems

Smaller ports offer attractions that make cruising this part of the world an uncommon experience.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 20 2011
Destinations

The Kimberley – behind the scenes

Most Kimberley cruises offer you the chance to take an optional helicopter flight over Mitchell Plateau to the tiered pools and cascades of Mitchell Falls, an iconic part of the Kimberley. After travelling to the top of Australia, however, many passengers wish to explore further.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 19 2011
Health & Wellness

Good Health While Cruising

If you have a medical condition of any kind, or travelling with someone who has, it’s crucial to plan ahead before you set off on your cruise. Health problems may spoil your holiday and costs can be crippling.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 18 2011
Accommodation

How to choose the right cabin for you

When picking a cabin, it is crucial to pick one that fits the type of experience you envision yourself having. Having the wrong cabin on a cruise can greatly impact the attitude you carry around for the rest of your vacation. It is important that you pick both a location within the ship and a style that will suit all of your needs.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 17 2011