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.
Karaoke night, it’s one of the quirkiest nights on a cruise ship, where the best and worst of singers share a stage, microphone and sometimes even a song. And although some cruisers are keen to get up and give a memorable [whether good or bad] performance, there are others that are nervous about sharing their … Read more
They’ve been inspected, tested and ranked and now cruisers can find out which ships are the best in the 30th anniversary issue of the Berlitz cruise guide. The 704-page 2015 edition will be available to buy from 1 October this year. To commemorate the 30th anniversary, the guide has a 30 Wonderful Cruise Experiences list, … Read more
Helicopter trips loom large in the realms of super-extravagant shore excursions. From exclusive-access city tours to wilderness experiences, when money is no object there’s a wealth of exciting options to explore. Here’s our pick for five luxury shore excursions you need to add to the bucket list. 1. Silversea: Cote D’Azur, France Your chauffeur awaits … Read more
Ships aren’t the only things getting bigger at sea, as cruise lines continue to raise the bar in onboard entertainment with new and impressive productions. Using interactive props (even robots), extensive lighting and detailed costumes lines now offer live shows from Broadway productions such as ‘Chicago’ and now ‘We Will Rock You’ (yes, Royal Caribbean … Read more
Tourists visiting a foreign destination are vulnerable to scams. Language barriers, unfamiliar surroundings and cultural differences leads travellers to place their trust in locals for guidance. But on occasion that trust can be devastatingly misplaced. Tourist scammers take advantage of travellers in their weakened state by cheating money out of them before they even realise … Read more
Travellers are taking a chance and waiting until last minute to book a cruise, according to a new poll. The study, conducted by Cruise Critic UK found 27 percent of respondents were waiting until the last few weeks before departure to secure their cabin. Of those that took the poll, 33 percent said they were … Read more
Cruise Cam Follow your favourite cruise ship around the world with this app. Using 150 port cameras Cruise Cam captures footage of over a dozen cruise lines as their ships make their way across the world. The app also uses ship bridge cameras for a Captain’s perspective; and onboard cameras to give a sense of … Read more
The face of cruising is changing, with surf simulators, virtual car races and waterslides taking over the mass-market scene. Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess kicked off the trend last year when it launched with the SeaWalk. Giving the impression of walking on water, the glass-bottomed walkway arches around the ship at 8.5 metres above the water. … Read more
Bears, seals, bald eagles and so much more. There’s nothing in Alaska you won’t love, which is why an Alaska vacation is quickly becoming an Aussie favourite – especially for cruisers. In addition to its amazing wildlife and gorgeous scenery, Alaska is also home to a Hammer Museum, it holds the record for the second … 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.
