Carnival Spirit VS Carnival Legend. How do you choose?
Some might say Australia’s two Carnival ships – Carnival Legend and Carnival Spirit – are identical. They’re both 12 decks high, they have the ...
Tips to be the star of karaoke night
Karaoke night, it’s one of the quirkiest nights on a cruise ship, where the best and worst of singers share a stage, microphone and ...
Via Australis
Punta Arenas started life as a penal colony – not for the British, but for the Chileans who believed the remoteness and harsh weather ...
Guide to the best ships in cruising
They’ve been inspected, tested and ranked and now cruisers can find out which ships are the best in the 30th anniversary issue of the ...
Star Flyer
“Discover the traditional grandeur of open-ocean sailing on a luxury Star Clipper vessel in South America – one of the world’s cruising hot spots.” ...
5 luxury shore excursions to add to your bucket list
Helicopter trips loom large in the realms of super-extravagant shore excursions. From exclusive-access city tours to wilderness experiences, when money is no object there’s ...
Mutiara Laut
“A luxury charter on a classic schooner proves a fitting way to explore Indonesia’s far-flung but historically rich Banda archipelago.” It’s just before dawn, ...
Broadway at sea – 5 best stage shows on ships
Ships aren’t the only things getting bigger at sea, as cruise lines continue to raise the bar in onboard entertainment with new and impressive ...
MSC Poesia
“From Norway’s Fjords to Russia’s cultural capital, a voyage through the Baltic and Gulf of Finland goes from the majestic to the sublime.” We ...
Don’t be fooled! 40 tourist scams to avoid on your next holiday
Tourists visiting a foreign destination are vulnerable to scams. Language barriers, unfamiliar surroundings and cultural differences leads travellers to place their trust in locals ...
Avalon Poetry II Review
“Well organised with friendly atmosphere and excellent cruise directors. Suite temptation for history lovers.” This 128-passenger ship is the 13th in Avalon Waterways’ fleet ...
Last minute or earlybird, when do you book your cruise?
Travellers are taking a chance and waiting until last minute to book a cruise, according to a new poll. The study, conducted by Cruise ...
Queen Mary 2 Review
“As the world’s only transatlantic liner celebrates her 10th birthday, we investigate the enduring appeal of Cunard’s majestic QM2.” Wherever she goes, she attracts ...
9 apps every cruiser needs
Cruise Cam Follow your favourite cruise ship around the world with this app. Using 150 port cameras Cruise Cam captures footage of over a ...
The most innovative attractions in cruising
The face of cruising is changing, with surf simulators, virtual car races and waterslides taking over the mass-market scene. Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess kicked ...
Airlines avoid Ukraine airspace
Airlines moved swiftly to reassure passengers, including cruisers heading to Europe for their next holiday, that they have adjusted their routes to avoid ...