Cellars of the Sea

Wine Tasting

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

Is luxury cruising the way to go?

Crystal Serenity bedroom

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

Perfect cruise for action girl on Voyager of the Seas

Voyager of the sea

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

8 best Christmas feasts

Christmas Feast

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

Carnival Spirit VS Carnival Legend. How do you choose?

Carnival Legend vs Carnival Spirit - Cruise Passenger

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