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.
How the strong Australian dollar can save you hundreds off your next cruise
The Australian dollar is buying US70c for the first time in months, making your cruise cheaper, particularly with cruise lines that are charging guests in American dollars. So we asked cruise experts for their advice […]
Can cruising the high seas in style be cheaper than a retirement village? We find out
Australia’s retirement villages and homes are in crisis, with costs rising and staffing levels plummeting. But a new fleet of residential vessels now being built offer a new, cost effective – and much more attractive […]
5 things you need to know about using the internet at sea
Ultra-fast internet at sea just got better across nine cruise lines and nearly 100 ships. Carnival has installed Starlink to its network on Princess Cruises, Holland America, Seabourn, P&O Cruises Australia, P&O Cruises UK, Costa Cruises […]
Is this the return of cruise dress codes? We undress the myths of dressing for your cruise
It’s the age-old question that once plagued cruisers. What should I wear onboard my cruise? Gone are the days of ballgowns and tuxedos, formal attire and no denim – most cruise lines have relaxed their […]
Lines like Celebrity Cruises and MSC return to Asia but one player is pulling out of the region
Cruisers looking to sail in Asia can expect new itineraries and a raft of new ships, as lines like MSC Cruises and Celebrity Cruises head to the region. But lines like Princess will be reducing […]
“Safer than being in a hotel”: Leading health expert backs cruise over COVID outbreaks
Catherine Bennett, Chair in Epidemiology at Deakin University and a leading commentator of COVID throughout the pandemic, says she does not view cruise ships as a major driver of COVID transmission. “I don’t think it […]
The bizarre beliefs that lead Australian travellers not to buy travel insurance
A survey by the Insurance Council of Australia has shown the weird and bizarre beliefs that leave Australian cruisers and travellers at grave risk on their holidays. The survey revealed “an alarmingly high number of […]
