What to expect on a music cruise

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Themed cruises have emerged as an important component of cruise. From wellness, zombie to Star Wars, there’s a cruise for almost every kind of niche market. Country music cruises have become particularly popular amongst Australians over last six years. Choose Your Cruise, a South Australian based family owned company founded the concept of country music … Read more

Ten Reasons to book a cruise

Ten Reasons to book a cruise

Not sure if a cruise is right for you? The new generation of ships have features unlike anything you have seen before. We tell you 10 reasons to book a cruise right now. Food Cruise lines have raised the bar when it comes to cuisine. The buffet is still there, but most ships now have … Read more

Where Aussies love to cruise

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There’s literally a world of choice when it comes to Cruise holidays. These are the top 10 destinations for Australians cruisers. 1. South Pacific It’s far and away and the most popular destination for Australian cruisers with more than 390,000 passengers heading in 2014, making up just under the 40 per cent of the total … Read more

Five ways to save on a cruise

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So you are going on a cruise. You have paid your airfare, and the cost of your holiday looks pretty cheap. According to Cruise Lines International Association Australasia, the average cruiser spends $3,058 per person on a cruise including $2,272 on the cost of the voyage. This does not include the return airfare. But wait … Read more

Five things to know about ocean cruising

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Sailing the wide blue oceans on mega liners or visiting romantic ports on a cruise holiday is amazing. But its always important for first time cruisers to know few things. Cruise Passenger tells top five things you should know about ocean cruising. Your Ship According to the ‘cruise bible’, the annual Berlitz Guide to Cruising … Read more

20 things you didn’t know about cruising

20 Things You Didnt know about cruising

Reading Cruise Passenger should give you a great appetite for cruising. If not, perhaps those fun facts and myth-busters will change your mind, and remember, a CLIA accredited cruise agent can put your mind at ease if you have any questions. 1. Cruise passengers are getting younger! Forty six per cent of Australians who cruise … Read more

Top reasons your kids should go on a cruise holiday

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Holidaying with kids is no mean task and many Australian families are planning their cruise itineraries to match their kids’ school holidays. Cruising with kids provides unrestricted family time and great educational opportunities to learn about geography, travel, culture and of course the ship. Here are Cruise Passenger’s top reasons why a cruise experience is great … Read more

The great Australian bite: Australia’s best cruises for foodies

Great Aussie bite

They are calling it the other great Australian bite… food and wine are among the hottest tourist experiences thanks to the country’s clean and green reputation. Now homeported cruise ships are tapping in to their guests’ desire to know where their food comes from, and even to meet the farmers, fishermen and producers. Companies such … Read more

Six of the best shore excursion innovations

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For today’s cruise passenger, shore excursions can be just as important as the onboard facilities. Shore programs are now seen as a way to entice new passengers onboard as well as encourage repeat bookings from passengers looking for something different on a favourite route. Here are six of the latest developments in shore excursions 1. … Read more