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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.

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The best weekly cruise deals: free gratuities, drinks packages and cruises from $90 per night

Cruise bargains are aplenty with extended sales and new deals. We find the best cruise deals of the week. Cruisers have more time to take advantage of Norwegian Cruise Lines’ free gratuities and perks and […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 16 2020
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Cruise deals: A South Pacific sailing from $59 per person, per day

There are still many deals to be had for 2021/22 cruises, and we find the best of the latest bunch. Cruise & Maritime Voyages has launched their ‘Buy One Get One Sale’ for their 2021 […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 10 2020
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Sail from late 2021 – cruise deals starting from $91 per person, per night

This week we find some of the best deals for cruises departing in late 2021. The lines continue to reveal new deals to bring cruisers onboard and there is plenty to choose from. Save up […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 3 2020
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Premium and luxury cruise deals from $108 per person, per night

There are still plenty of 2021/22 cruise deals to be had and this week we find some of the best from premium and luxury lines. Oceania Cruises and Holland America Line are offering extras like […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jun 25 2020
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Hurry: the best 2021 cruise deals from $66 per person

Flash sales, reduced deposits and free onboard spending. Cruise lines are pulling out all the stops to get cruisers back on board in 2021/22. But you have to be quick. Norwegian Cruise Line’s Balcony Bonus […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jun 18 2020
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The ultimate list of Polar cruise deals to book now and explore later

Ice expedition cruising has been one of the fastest growing travel sectors in years. It has come in leaps and bounds, with thousands more cruisers heading to the polar regions. There are an increasing number […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 27 2020
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The BIG cruise dilemma: cancel for a refund or take the Future Cruise Credit?

When your cruise is cancelled, you’re often faced with a choice: a Future Cruise Credit or a refund. But which is best for you? Compensation for your cancelled holiday isn’t a one-size fit-all solution. But […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 26 2020
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Exclusive: your guide to the most generous cruise cancellation policies

Cancellation policies, the small print everyone once ignored, have suddenly become a major tool to woo cruisers back onto ships. In a new age of insecurity, making travellers feel comfortable that they can pull out […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 20 2020
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Top deals for 2021 – cruise for as little as $87 pp per night

It’s only a matter of time before cruise holidays are back in demand. And now is the time to snap up a bargain, whatever your cruise style and keep it up your sleeve for your […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 13 2020
Where can you still cruise close to home
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Where can you still cruise close to home

The South Pacific is one of Australia’s top cruise destinations for a quick getaway  – but many ports remain closed thanks to the fast-spreading COVID-19. So where can Australians cruise in our region? Cruises departing […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 13 2020
Top 20 ways to score cheap or free drinks on your cruise
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Top 20 ways to score cheap or free drinks on your cruise

So you thought the only way to get cheap or free drinks onboard your cruise involved sneaking your own bottles in your luggage? Think again! We’ve made a crafty list of all the wild and […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 12 2020
Washy washy on Norwegian Cruise Lines
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How to sanitise your cabin in 10 quick steps

Cruise lines are paying careful attention to cleaning, sanitising and disinfecting their ships from bow to stern with hospital-grade disinfectant, thanks to the coronavirus. But if you want to have real peace of mind, then […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Mar 12 2020