Guests go back to the vessel earlier than expected to avoid missing their cruise ship.

Watch: couple beg captain to stop after missing cruise ship

The couple were on a nine-day cruise on MSC Splendida and were late getting back to the ship in the port town of Bari. The pair of them were yelling “Captain, wait for us please. You can do it if you want to.”

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Federal Government confirms cruise vaccination review

The Federal Government has confirmed it is reviewing conflicting cruise vaccination protocols, which may allow unvaccinated cruisers back on ships.

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Cruise safari

Is a cruise safari the best way to see The Big Four?

There’s a growing number of options for those who want to couple big cats and jeep dashes floating from port to port. And this is a cruise safari.

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Woman onboarding surfing

Cruise line bosses say prices must rise – here’s how you can beat hikes as high as $1,000 pp

First the good news: cruise holidays are still amazing value. Now the bad: it can't last much longer and fares will increase.

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Want to save $2500 per month living on a cruise ship? Here’s how

The cost of living in Australia has skyrocketed. But Cruise Passenger has crunched the numbers and found it is cheaper to live on a cruise ship than on dry land.

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Celebrity Apex is one of the premium ships sailing in the high seas.

Battle of the premium ships: Who should you sail with?

It's probably the most hotly contested category in cruising. For those who want to add a splash of class to their trip without breaking the bank, premium is where to do it.

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Princess Cruises dining

Princess package changes: Why passengers are angry

Princess Cruises has announced a revamping of their dining offerings. But while the news seems purely positive on the surface, it has left cruise passengers confused and upset. 

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I received a $47,000 Covid bill – but the treatment was ‘exceptional’

When Cruise Passenger reported on the $21,000 Covid bill Brian Shaw received while on ... Read more

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Geiranger Seven Sisters

How to save thousands on cruise and flights for Europe 2024

Industry experts have said the high price of flights will not slow down in 2024. But savvy travellers are booking their airfares earlier.

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Ashmore Reef Snorkeling

Kimberley cruise review: Sailing into the world’s greatest natural wonder

Steve Odell experiences the best of Australia's Kimberley region aboard Silversea's Silver Explorer

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Aussie couple charged $21,000 for catching Covid on their overseas cruise

Brian and Loretta Shaw were cruising from New York to Barcelona on the Norwegian Epic when they caught the disease. And after days of isolation and IV therapy they were handed a $21,000 medical bill and asked to settle it before they disembarked.

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Exteriors of St. Barths

What happens when you create a luxury superyacht, that’s not for cruisers?

Whatever you do, don’t call Evrima a cruise ship. The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s first seagoing venture is most definitely a yacht. A superyacht, at that.

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Oceania Vista

Cruise Review: Oceania Vista gets the upper hand

Cruise Passenger's Editor-in-chief steps onboard the new Oceania Vista to experience all things food.

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Man and woman reading magazine by the pool

Visit the three top destinations in the southern Italian region of Puglia

If you are planning your next trip to Italy, you will be spoiled for ... Read more

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Celebrity Eclipse

The royal treatment onboard the Celebrity Eclipse

We step onboard the Celebrity Eclipse on a sailing to New Zealand. And what we find is the epitome of luxury, without the price tag.

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Escapes by Globus has six brand new European tours

Escapes by Globus has six brand new European tours

Tour company Globus wants to help you beat the crowds, with six brand new ... Read more

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