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Princess Cruises Captain’s Circle Cruise Loyalty Program

The line’s four-tier program is for past passengers. Based on the number of sailings as well as the days cruised. All passengers receive one credit for each cruise taken and double credits for cruises booked […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 13 2017
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Norwegian Cruise Line Latitudes Rewards Cruise Loyalty Program

The six-tier system is available to all passengers after their first cruise. Based on point a system, members earn points according to every cruise night travelled with the line. Members get more points if they […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 13 2017
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Carnival Cruise Line Very Important Fun Person

Enrolment is automatic for Carnival’s VIFP Club but you need to activate your membership online. If you’re a past passenger, the line will recognise how many cruises you’ve taken with the line. Even if you […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 13 2017
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Azamara Club Cruises Le Club Voyage

The premium cruise line has a five-tiered loyalty program for its past passengers and points are earned on the category of cabin booked as well as the length of the cruise. Solo travellers earn double […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 13 2017
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Celebrity Cruises Captain’s Club Cruise Loyalty Program

The cruise line has a six-tiered loyalty program for past passengers and points, like Azamara, are based on your cabin category and length of cruise. Solo travellers get double the number of points. Classic (2-149 […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 13 2017
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Premium head-to-head: Celebrity Cruises vs Princess Cruises vs Norwegian Cruise Line

Thanks to our passion for cruising, Australia will be treated to some of the best of the burgeoning premium class. Douglas Ward describes himself as “the foremost authority on cruising”. He publishes the Berlitz guide […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Dec 8 2017
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Most budget friendly cruise lines

Who doesn’t like to look after their budget? A new report by prestigious U.S News and World Report has revealed the cruise lines that give you most bang for your buck. They may not always […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 1 2017
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Best cruise lines for kids

Cruising offers a unique travel experience for the entire family and ships are a giant playground. But don’t worry mum and dad – if you want a timeout, there are plenty of programs on our […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 8 2017
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Stairway to heaven

MSC Yacht Club is an exclusive all-suite ship-within-a-ship offering – complete with personal butler and private facilities where guests can escape the madding crowd. Natalie O’Brien joins the club. Matthew and Gabrielle Moss are making […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 28 2017
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Top 6 lines for a luxury expedition cruise

Half a dozen top cruise lines are changing the face of luxury expedition cruising. Once a niche for aspiring adventure seekers, the expedition cruise market is rapidly catching up with the mainstream trends of luxury […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 27 2017
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The battle of the butlers – Royal Caribbean versus Dream Cruises

It’s the battle of the butlers with Royal Caribbean, one of the world’s largest cruise brands, and Dream Cruises, Asia’s first luxury cruise line both offering its top guests, European-style service. Both cruise lines offer […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Sep 30 2016
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Head to head: Dream Cruises, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian

This year has already been a big year in cruise – and we’re only halfway through! Ovation of the Seas will be arriving in December, Norwegian Cruise Line will be sending the Jewel to our waters and […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 17 2016