Can you really get 80% off a cruise? The truth about those special deals
Cruising is back, offering an abundance of deals, but are they too good to be true? Uncover the truth behind those enticing offers and ensure you're getting genuine value with our comprehensive cruise deals checklist.
The best world cruises for 2026
A number of cruise lines have revealed their world cruises for 2026. Find out which lines are offering these long voyages.
First impressions: 24 hours on the new Sun Princess
Sue Bryant is onboard the new Sun Princess on one of her maiden sailings. But how will the ship convert loyal Princess fans.
How many drinks a day do you take? Carnival says 15 is enough
A bottomless alcoholic drinks package or 15 drinks cap – how much is too much when it comes to booze on a cruise?
NZ trials digital travel declaration for cruisers
Cruise passengers have been added to a list of travellers to New Zealand now required to fill in a Customs Traveller Declaration form.
Scenic reveals next-generation submarine for Scenic Eclipse II
A rare attraction of expedition cruising at the most luxurious levels, is the use of state-of-the-art submersibles. Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has already been one of the few cruise companies providing this service, but have now elevated their offering even further.
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.
Explore the White Continent with Ponant from 2025 to 2026
World leader in luxury expeditions, French line Ponant will debut new sailings to discover the pristine Antarctic Peninsula to the Falklands including Ross Sea and Chilian Fjords kicking off with the icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot.
Travel agents the cruise industry voted the best of the best
Cruise Lines International Association Australasia (CLIA) has produced a list of the top travel agents for cruise passengers
It’s all in the smell – master perfumer to create bespoke scent for Explora Journeys
MSC’s luxury lifestyle brand, Explora Journeys has commissioned master perfumer Alberto Morillas to create a bespoke scent Mandala Blue to be used in suites and bathroom amenities for guests.
Ultimate World Cruise drama: no room at Sydney’s prime berth
Ultimate World Cruise vessel Serenade of the Seas, whose passengers have 340 million social followers, came to Sydney but couldn't get to its berth
Nude cruiser’s advice: ‘If doing lots of fun things without clothes sounds good to you, go for it’
Nude cruising is making waves after an anonymous nude cruiser took to Reddit to answer questions about baring it all on a cruise ship.
Package price hikes upset cruisers but some pre-buy and save
Rising onboard cruise prices are seeing more passengers buying pre-cruise packages. But are they saving money?
Utopia of the Seas: Everything we know so far
Utopia of the Seas is set to start sailing next summer, here's what we know about the new ship so far, including new dining experiences.
‘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.
Yum! Silversea rolls out S.A.L.T. food offering Down Under
The luxury line is finalising plans to launch its much talked about, immersive Sea And Land Taste (S.A.L.T.) program for guests onboard the Silver Shadow currently on a world cruise in Australia says Philippa Walker, marketing director of Silversea.
