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Bernadette Chua
Bernadette is the Content Director for Cruise Passenger and Cruise & Travel magazine. She has travelled around the world, reviewing different types of cruise ships for the last 10 years. In her prior life, she was a news journalist where she had won a Mumbrella and Walkley Award. But these days, she spends her time on the high seas or the rivers of Europe.
1236 Published Articles
Battle of the premium ships: Who should you sail with?
Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 1 Jan 2025 It’s the most hotly contested segment of big ship cruising. Lines like Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian ...
Norwegian Cruise Line cancelled 38 cruises including South Pacific voyages
Norwegian Cruise Line has cancelled around five months of cruises across three ships – equating to nearly 40 itineraries.
Mother and teenage daughter attacked on shore excursion in Papua New Guinea
An armed man attacked an Australian mother and her teenage daughter during their holiday on P&O’s Pacific Encounter last month.
Explore Europe on Ponant’s 2025 Grand Voyages with 10% savings
Embark on the ultimate European adventure with one of PONANT’s latest 2025 Grand Voyages, where the luxury of slow travel meets the excitement of back-to-back itineraries.
Why Royal Caribbean’s Australian short cruise season is bigger than ever
Royal Caribbean has earmarked the expansion of weekend cruising in Australia, a theme that has been popular in the overseas market to drive an increase in onboard spending.
Princess’ 2026/27 Australian season includes the longest Circle the Pacific voyage
Princess' 2026/27 Australian program includes the homeporting of three ships as well as a 79-night Circle the Pacific cruise – the first time the line has offered this sailing in a decade.
Qantas reveals new cabin upgrades for A330
Qantas has today unveiled new economy seats with larger entertainment screens that will feature across the airline’s Airbus A330s.
Regent Seven Seas starts construction on its newest class of ship
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has started the construction on its newest ship, the Seven Seas Prestige.
Scenic reveals new 2025 Europe and Mediterranean voyages
Luxury line Scenic has announced new voyages on the Scenic Eclipse for Europe and the Mediterranean for 2025.
Silversea opens sales on 160 new ocean voyages for 2026
Silversea has opened general sales on a new collection of over 160 ocean voyages for 2026, set to call in over 150 destinations in 33 countries.
Ultimate Guide: MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises offers a perfect blend of European flair with International appeal providing a new perspective from other cruise lines Aussies were more accustomed to.
Ambassador Cruise Line launches 2026/27 season with Buy One, Get One Free offer
Ambassador Cruise Line has revealed details of its all-new 2026/27 season which includes new ports.
Ponant’s 2025 European Collection including Cruise & Land packages, Grand Voyages & Iconic Sailings
Luxury small-ship line Ponant has unveiled its 2025 European Collection, showcasing the region's hidden gems and must-visit destinations.
Dramatic footage shows passenger getting airlifted off Pacific Explorer
The Pacific Explorer was forced to skip its final destination after a passenger suffered a serious medical emergency onboard.
The 10 cruise private islands to visit before Lelepa opens
You might have been reading about cruise lines’ private islands in the Caribbean, but Australians rejoice – we might soon be getting our own, much closer to home.
Celebrity Cruises releases 2025 voyages including a new 110-night Grand Voyage from Hong Kong
Celebrity Cruises has revealed new itineraries across the globe, including the line’s first every 110-night world cruise.