Thongs, t-shirts and baggy pants: The dress code debate rages on at Royal Caribbean
Gone are the days where cruising was left to the rich elite, with ship attire made up of shiny tuxedos and elegant flowing dresses. ...
First three-year cruise descends into chaos as passengers who sold homes demand refunds
The first three-year journey by Life at Sea Cruises, a subsidiary of Miray Cruises which promised a fleet of ships sailing the world, appeared ...
Holland America Line has opened bookings for its first ever Pole-to-Pole voyage
Holland America Line has officially opened bookings to the public for its two 2025 Grand Voyages, including the cruise line’s first ever pole-to-pole cruise. ...
The cruise secret that could save you $2,500 on your next big trip
One of the best kept industry secrets for finding unbeatable value is to search for repositioning cruises. They are often the longest journeys, with ...
As Australians wait, unvaccinated New Zealanders get permission to sail
In a move that will exacerbate the debate on Australia’s vaccination policies for cruise ships, New Zealand has relaxed its rules to allow unvaccinated ...
Save up to $5750 with Azamara’s three-free nights deal
Boutique cruise line Azamara has announced a new promotion on European holidays, offering three-free nights on select European voyages in 2023. Along with the ...
Crystal Cruises come back with a bang: Four 2024 Grand Journeys, including a Sydney spectacular
Crystal Cruises has announced four ‘Grand Journey’ extended cruises for 2024, headlined by a 68-night Sydney to Singapore sailing. Onboard the 606-guest Crystal Symphony, ...
Is New Zealand heading for another season of cruising chaos?
A letter to guests had a familiar ring. “Please be advised that Grand Princess must complete a thorough hull cleaning in advance of our ...
Boom in single women cruisers sparks the return of male companions
The boom in single women cruisers has led lines to consider new ways to make them comfortable – including meet-and-greet sessions, special activities and ...
Icon of the Seas poses important question: Should cruise lines think big when shoreside communities want small?
Last week Cruise Passenger was treated to a shipyard tour of the incredible Icon of the Seas. With a maximum capacity of 7,600 passengers ...
Royal Caribbean set to return to China in 2024
Royal Caribbean will return to China in April 2024, with Spectrum of the Seas set to sail out of Shanghai from April 2024. Spectrum of ...
The Princess fleet is getting a brand new star
Princess has announced the name for its second Sphere Class ship, with the new vessel officially named as Star Princess. Set to start sailing out ...
Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady launches ahead of her Australian season
Virgin Voyages newest ship Resilient Lady has said ‘Yamas’ to its first ever homeport in Athens, embarking on its first ever itinerary on May 14. ...
The first look into Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas: Is this the ultimate family cruise ship?
A burly Finish man wearing a full body work suit and protective mask is separating the sweat from his brow as he welds the ...
Oceania Cruises takes delivery of new ship Vista
Oceania Cruises has a new member of its luxury fleet, taking delivery of new ship Vista. Built at Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, the ship comes ...
How this couple saved $600 by crunching the numbers on their drinks package
The eternal debate of whether to purchase a drinks package for your cruise has been given a methodical new angle by a Royal Caribbean ...