In the wake of disasters, Aussies still aren’t travelling with insurance
If travel is one of your passions, you best protect yourself against mishaps that may befall you, no matter how or where you cruise.
7 ways to get a cabin upgrade
Get more bang for your buck? Top tips on getting a cabin upgrade on your next cruise from special offers to loyalty programs.
‘Two wineries and a small cheese ’n’ bickie plate: AU$300’: How to beat shore excursion price rises
Passengers are preparing for post-cruise “bill shock” as lines look for extra cash grabs from shore excursions and once-free onboard extras.
Retirement at sea line Villa Vie takes delivery of first ship
Villa Vie Residences starts refit of MS Braemar to relaunch as Odyssey, beginning the start of its three-and-a-half year world cruise concept.
Royal Caribbean cruisers vote on new calls from Red Sea cancellation
Royal Caribbean International’s nine-month “Ultimate World Cruise” aboard Serenade of the Seas cancels its Red Sea and Suez Canal transit.
Lucky couple wins Captain Cook Fiji cruise worth $23,000
Cruise Passenger subscriber Lyn James, from the NSW Central Coast, has won a trip to Fiji with Captain Cook Cruises worth $23,000.
Passengers angry at missing out on Antarctica
Angry passengers on Norwegian Star say their course was rerouted mid-way through their voyage, forcing them to miss Antarctica, only finding out via the onboard app.
Is retiring at sea just a pipe dream? Here’s what you need to know
Is the concept of retiring at sea on a residential cruise still viable? Passengers are asking the question as another company hits rough waters.
The cost of cruising rises as Cunard puts up service charges
Passengers on Cunard will pay a bit more in hotel and dining service charges up US$1.50pp per day from the end of April.
Updated: No cheers for the sobering rules around alcohol package deals
Non-drinkers are being penalised for their partners’ drinking habits with cruisers forced to buy two of the same alcohol package deals.
Forever cruisers flee as demand for refunds rise
More Victoria Cruises Line clients have joined the queue for US$10,000 refunds. And its vice president admitting occupancy has plummeted to just 53 per cent.
Aussies fear for $15,000 deposits as another residential ship fails to sail
Australians who paid up to $15,000 deposit to secure a promised long-term berth on Victoria Cruises Line “world’s first affordable residential ship” fear for ...
How Icon of the Seas could inject $2.9m a day into Sydney’s economy
As Icon of the Seas sails her maiden voyages, cruisers down under are asking: could the world’s largest cruise ship, at 364.75 metres, sail in Australia?
Demand prompts Viking to open 2026 bookings
Demand has prompted Viking has opened ocean voyage bookings for 2026 after many of its 2024 dates sold out, with many of its 2025 departures also selling fast.
Ambassador Cruise Line promises satisfaction or money back
Just like the old TV commercials, Ambassador Cruise Line is offering satisfaction to first-time cruisers or their money back.
Cunard packs final homeport season for 2025/26
Cunard has packed its current Australian homeport season with its most spectacular offerings yet.