sydney harbour

Which cruise lines are sailing in Australia for the 2026/27 season?

As yet another summer of cruising rolls around, here are all the cruise lines and ships that will be sailing in Australia that you need to know about.

Tips & Advice

Eastern Mediterranean Ports

Eastern Mediterranean’s popular ports

The Eastern Mediterranean is a long way from home for our local cruising population. So once you've decided to book your cruise in the Occident what ports should you look out for on ship itineraries?

Tips & Advice

Wilderness Wonders, Mountains

Wilderness Wonders – Part 2

Read on to find the next five wilderness destinations…

Destinations, Tips & Advice

Wilderness Wonders

Wilderness Wonders – Part 1

While the Australian dollar is scaling unprecedented heights, now could be the time to book that adventure to the wilderness of your dreams.

Destinations, Tips & Advice

A Perfect Pearl

How to find the perfect pearl

Nothing could possibly complete a shipboard romance better than pearls.

Tips & Advice, Destinations

Bracelet

Best cruise ports for shopping – Part 1

Shopping in port is one of our favourite pastimes. Here’s Cruise Passenger’s guide to finding the world’s best buys.

Activities & Entertainment, Tips & Advice

Couple Cycling

Best themes for cruises – Part 2

Many cruises have music aboard, or offer fine dining, or invite distinguished guest lecturers ... Read more

Activities & Entertainment, Tips & Advice

Northern Lights

Best themes for cruises – Part 1

Many cruises have music aboard, or offer fine dining, or invite distinguished guest lecturers to speak. Others go further and devote whole cruises to a theme, attracting like-minded devotees from around the world.

Activities & Entertainment, Tips & Advice

How Safe Are The High Seas?

In a move which must have left many travel operators concerned, last week the US government issued a general travel alert to Americans with plans to travel to Europe.

Tips & Advice

To Tip Or Not To Tip, That Is The Question

As of Friday, the enforced gratuity charge of $7.50 per adult per day won’t be charged to your shipboard account; if you want to tip any a member of crew for exceptional service, it will be a matter of choice.

Tips & Advice