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Australians have picked their top five destinations at home and abroad – and amazing deals have turned their favourite into a paradise for cruisers. Royal Caribbean as offering an 11-day trip to Fiji for a price that’s as low as $63 a day. Carl Frier, Managing Director of Cruise1st, has produced the top five favourite … Read more
Whether you are cruising around the world or overnighting from Melbourne to Tasmania, you will almost certainly be eating and drinking better than ever before. Food and wine writer Winsor Dobbin tells Cruise Passenger what top drops are being served at sea. P&O P&O Cruises hosts regular gourmet cruises with winemakers including Bruce Tyrrell from … Read more
Adventure cruising takes passengers to the most jaw-dropping scenes on our planet. There is nothing quite like your first encounter with a seal or polar bear. Of course, you want to record the magic and share. But while the age of digital photography has many benefits, there is also a drawback: because you can point … Read more
The day after Regent Seven Seas unveiled the world’s most luxurious – and, at $5,694 a night, its most expensive – suite on its Explorer cruise ship, the line raked in record bookings for a single day. This, according to Regent president and chief operating officer Jason Montague, is because the Explorer will “redefine luxury … Read more
When Voyager of the Seas was launched 15 years ago, she was the largest ship on the ocean. Now, with an $70 million makeover and over 3,000 cabins to fill, she is part of the armada that will help Australia hit the millionth cruise passenger next year.So what has the company that specialises in “Wow!” … Read more
It claims to be one of the most fearsome rides on the ocean, with gushing waves spraying unsuspecting spectators and bowling surfers off their boards with its power. Already, it had literally stripped the bathers off one young lady and sent TV reporter Glen Wheeler tumbling head-over-heels. The FlowRider is Royal Caribbean’s secret weapon. Sitting … Read more
Santa’s come down the funnel. The presents have been shared. Now, it’s time for a traditional Christmas lunch. Cruise Passenger asked cruise lines what surprises their chefs were preparing. From chestnut stuffing to Christmas cookies, guests are in for a festive feast. Princess Cruises On Christmas morning, eggnog is served and for lunch passengers sit … Read more
The tiny population of 298 Moreton Islanders got a huge boost last week when the Pacific Jewel arrived for one of its first visits of the season. And Moreton, which is the world’s third largest sand island, is set to receive an even bigger influx of guests in coming months. The Jewel’s visit was the … Read more
Some might say Australia’s two Carnival ships – Carnival Legend and Carnival Spirit – are identical. They’re both 12 decks high, they have the same deck plans, both have the Green Thunder and they serve the same Australian brewed beer. In fact, they’re so much alike it’s hard to decide which to book your next holiday … 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.
