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Here’s how you can retire at sea without risking your savings

The collapse of some cruise companies promising retirement at sea has made many feel the dream is unattainable.

Norwegian Cruise Line removes Venice

Norwegian Cruise Line to stop all sailings to Venice

The city of Venice has long had its problems with the mass arrival of cruise ships, and Norwegian Cruise Line has become the first to pull its operations in the city.

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2024 may be the year of cruise cancellations – here are your rights

With 3 cancellations in February alone, it looks like a bad year for cruise ship changes. Here are your rights.

Jane Peeters had her cruise cancelled

How Jane missed her $35,000 cruise and almost lost the lot

Jane Peeters booked a dream cruise to Antarctica. But she was almost left $35,000 out of pocket when she had to cancel her cruise.

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Four cruise lines turned away from Tasmania due to TasPorts strikes

TasPorts marine pilots strike announcement has led to a cluster of cruise cancellations.

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Four ships turned away from New Zealand for biofouling

Only four ships were turned away from New Zealand. Pacific Adventure was denied entry due to contaminated hull, a big improvement from 2023.

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Two Azamara ships to meet in Sydney Harbour in 2025

Azamara Onward and Azamara Pursuit will meet in Sydney in 2025 - the first time the line has deployed two ships into the region.

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Travel insurance costs are soaring – here’s how to save hundreds

Mozo’s travel insurance report for 2024 has revealed how even for a holiday as short as two weeks, quickly comparing travel insurance can save you hundreds.

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Is 2024 the year European flight prices dip below $1000?

The most talked about obstacle to most pandemic travel has been inflated flight prices. Has the bubble finally burst? 

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How to save hundreds in US$ conversion rates before you step onboard

Most cruise lines charge onboard spend in USD and the weak Australian dollar means poor conversion rates.

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Why insurance for your three-day cruise could save you thousands

Do you need insurance on a shorter cruise? We weigh up the pros and cons.

Overbooked cruise in 2024

Experts predict 2024 is the year you are most likely to be bumped from your cruise

Cruise experts say more travellers are getting bumped off overbooked cruises this year with lines filling the ships past capacity.

Raunchy bikini bottoms could see Aussies banned from a popular cruise destination

Raunchy bikinis could see Aussie ships banned from Pacific island

P&O cruisers put on notice after the line warns passengers about their choice of wearing skimpy bikins on Lifou. 

Cruisers aggressive kids

“They told (us) to put our child on a leash!” Do cruisers dislike kids?

While a Royal Caribbean cruise in December should be filled with Christmas spirit and family fun, many passengers have been reporting aggressive behaviour towards their kids. 

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Best videos from Royal Caribbean’s viral The Ultimate World Cruise

Royal Caribbean's ‘Ultimate World Cruise’ is now one of the hottest reality shows on social media - and Australia has played a part.

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Life at Sea Cruises all at sea with no ship and more delays

Life at Sea Cruises inaugural three-year cruise has been pushed back, less than three weeks before its scheduled departure. The cruise has been delayed as Life at Sea cruises still hasn't acquired MV Lara, the ship its planned to sail the three-year cruise with.