Silver Shadow Facts
With Italian elegance and the looks of a yacht, Silver Shadow was the third ship to launch in Silversea's fleet.......
Fond farewells – last nights on board
Anyone who has ever cruised will know the double-edged sword that can be the last night on board.......
Travel Insurance: Make sure you’re well covered
If you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel – the costs can be huge should you have a medical emergency, get ...
Why do Australian cruisers pay more for their fares than Americans?
It’s a bone of contention among Australian cruise passengers although it’s a problem that is unlikely to be solved any time soon.
Oceanic Discoverer – Ship Review
Oceanic Discoverer is Coral Princess's newest and arguably most modern ship....
Costa Luminosa Review
A cruising veteran takes to the waters around the UAE with Costa Cruises. Words: John Pond.
Australia’s little gems
Smaller ports offer attractions that make cruising this part of the world an uncommon experience.
Nieuw Amsterdam
MS Nieuw Amsterdam’s inaugural cruise took place in July and I joined journalists and travel industry representatives from around the world for a four-day round trip from Venice to Dubrovnik. The cruise was packed with ceremonies and behind-the-scenes tours of Holland America Line’s newest ship, the line’s 15th and an almost identical sister to the Signature Class Eurodam, which launched in 2008.
The Kimberley – behind the scenes
Most Kimberley cruises offer you the chance to take an optional helicopter flight over Mitchell Plateau to the tiered pools and cascades of Mitchell Falls, an iconic part of the Kimberley. After travelling to the top of Australia, however, many passengers wish to explore further.
Amabella’s river cruising
Developing world of river cruising reveals design evolution.
Good Health While Cruising
If you have a medical condition of any kind, or travelling with someone who has, it’s crucial to plan ahead before you set off on your cruise. Health problems may spoil your holiday and costs can be crippling.
How to choose the right cabin for you
When picking a cabin, it is crucial to pick one that fits the type of experience you envision yourself having. Having the wrong cabin on a cruise can greatly impact the attitude you carry around for the rest of your vacation. It is important that you pick both a location within the ship and a style that will suit all of your needs.
Kimberley Cruising
As the cruise season along Western Australia’s Kimberley Coast comes to an end, we look at why it’s advisable to book ahead for 2011.
The Nile: River of Gods
A voyage along the Nile on board a traditional-style dahabiyya allows passengers a glimpse into a more leisurely, peaceful way of life.
Azamara Quest cruise – part three
Sitting here in Singapore at the lovely Marina Mandarin Hotel, I have a view of the bizarre Marina Sands Hotel (looks like a futuristic skyscraper topped by a boat) in one direction, and the Merlion in the other. It's steamy, overcast and may rain any minute, and my thoughts can't help but drift back to our cruise in Azamara Quest, which ended on Saturday in Hong Kong.
South America’s popular ports
South America is huge and offers a variety of hugely different ports, from the hot beaches of Rio in summer to the southern most parts of the continent.