10 cruise scams you might not know are out there
Last week many headlines were stolen by the cruiser who scammed out of thousands of dollars due to accidentally posting their booking details on social media.
Sky high port charges are driving cruise ships away from Australia
High port charges are driving cruise ship operators away from Australia a Cruise Passenger investigation has revealed
We want Saturdays off, says Alaskan town where every other person is a cruise ship passenger
The possibility of a cap on cruise ship passengers to Alaska has been a hot topic for a while now, and tourism officials have now agreed on a cap on passengers.
Cruel cruise scammers stole family’s $22,500 cruise with a simple trick
A family from Kentucky in the USA had their holiday plans ruined after what seemed like a harmless social post ended up resulting in the cancellation of their cruise.
Regional cruisers beached and year-round sailings under threat in fallout from P&0 Australia’s sinking
P&O Australia, a cruise line that began sailing out of Sydney in 1932, will bring its decorated history to a close as it is absorbed into the Carnival Cruises brand. This absorption, and particularly the retiring of Pacific Explorer might signal that we are nearing the end of seeing major cruise lines port out of cities that aren't Sydney or Brisbane.
“I bought Carnival shares and got over US$1160 in bonuses”
Cruise line shareholders receive bonuses that make their investment pay again and again.
Are cruisers right to whinge over lost New Caledonia ports?
P&O online forums have been rife with debate, after the conflict in New Caledonia has led to the rescheduling of several cruises. Many cruisers are complaining of having cruises over inflated with sea days due to the ports not being replaced with alternatives, as well as other complaints, such as the port taxes not being refunded from the cruise fare.Â
Spanish port to slap cap on “locust” cruise passengers
A Spanish port is looking set to tighten rules on cruise capacity, limiting the number of passengers per day, or even lowering the number of terminals.
Price rises are inevitable – but here’s how you save $1881 now
A former industry expert believes Australian cruise prices are set to increase as lines start to remove their vessels from the region.
The 15-year cruise that is cheaper than life in Sydney
Villa Vie will be the first retirement at sea line to sail. And is it cheaper than living in Sydney?
Revealed: The destination stealing Australia’s cruise ships
It's been a remarkable mystery for months: why, as Australia's love of cruising is soaring, has the industry cut back on homeported ships?
Where cruise lines stand on the Big Debate: should smoking be banned
Should smokers be allowed to light up on board a cruise ship? It's a big debate among cruisers
Gratuities are increasing: Where to expect the biggest hikes
Cruise gratuities are increasing. But while Australian holiday-makers might not see the daily charge, it is still absorbed into our fare.
Shock as Princess opts to homeport only two ships in Australia and axes scores of cruises
Princess Cruises, one of Australia's favourites, has just two ships in Australia in 2025 after cancelling Grand Princess sailings
Australia waves goodbye to the Grand Princess…for now
An Aussie favourite, Grand Princess has bid adieu to Australian shores as it heads to Puerto Rico. While she sadly won't be here for Australia's next cruise season, the good news is that she'll be back.
‘Only two specialty dinners on my 113 day Princess world cruise – is that fair?’
Princess Cruises packages are causing quite a stir among cruises who say they are unfair