Spectrum of the Seas ported in Asia.

More than 100 Australians among those trapped on Royal Caribbean ship in Japan

Over 100 Australians and other passengers have spent two days trapped aboard their cruise on Spectrum of the Seas in Japan after “maintenance” problems ...

Ovation of the Seas top deck.

Eden will have its largest ever cruise ships as three Royal Caribbean cruises reroute to Eden

Royal Caribbean has made a stunning move by introducing last-minute itineraries to Eden, where Ovation of the Seas will become the largest-ever ship to ...

Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas short cruise

Why Royal Caribbean’s Australian short cruise season is bigger than ever

Royal Caribbean has earmarked the expansion of weekend cruising in Australia, a theme that has been popular in the overseas market to drive an increase in onboard spending.

Oceania Cruises Allura Pool

The new cruise ships launching in 2025

On average, the world’s top cruise companies acquire or add one newly built ship every two to four years.

Carnival Splendor

The best three, four and five night cruises sailing out of Sydney

We've rounded up the best short cruises out of Sydney for singles, couples, and families, each offering a different flavour of experience.

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You’ll need to spend more on board to get big ships back to Australia – Americans spend $126 a day

American cruisers are spending more on board than Australian cruisers. And is this the reason why we are seeing much lower capacity?

Disney Cruise Line's 2025/26 season has two new sailings

Island wonders: The best cruises in the South Pacific for 2024/25

Turquoise seas, silky soft white sands, coconut-laden palm trees and cute islands – it’s no wonder South Pacific cruises often top the bucket lists of cruise lovers.

Perfect Day Coco Cay Slide Aerial

The 10 cruise private islands to visit before Lelepa opens

You might have been reading about cruise lines’ private islands in the Caribbean, but Australians rejoice – we might soon be getting our own, much closer to home.

Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas from a bird's eye view

The world’s biggest ship breaks down due to mechanical issues

The ship, that can carry over 10,000 passengers and crew, has barely scratched the surface of its first year in service.

Passengers taking luggage to board Vision of the Seas

Weird things you can’t, and can, pack on a cruise

Irons, no, vodka, no. Knives? Sometimes. Welcome to the wild world of cruising contraband.

Matt & Abby TikTok Controversy

Oh Baby! Social media stars show how not to take kids on a cruise

Matt and Abby Howard, the social media parenting duo who boast a combined 13 million followers, have made a parenting decision that has set social media on fire.

Royal Caribbean's Beach club birds eye view

Exclusive: Lelepa to be Royal Caribbean’s first private beach resort in Asia Pacific -could it mean the line will sail year-round?

Royal Caribbean's venture in Vanuatu has been switched from a PerfectDay private island to its Beach Resort brand, and has a prospective open date of 2027.

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Viral swingers, daily dramas and 150m views: Is this the end of the Ultimate World Cruise?

Royal Caribbean held an ambitious 9-month Ultimate World Cruise. Passengers are now reflecting on the unique experience.

Royal Caribbean passengers enjoying a drink together.

“Make mine a dynamic!” Royal Caribbean uses drinks pricing that can cost or save hundreds

Generally, if you’re planning a cruise and putting together your costs, you can easily Google how much a drinks package will cost per day for your chosen cruise line.

Ovation of the Seas sailing into Sydney Harbour

Records tumble as 1.24m Australians take cruise holidays

Australia’s cruise industry celebrated the region’s season start in Sydney today with new statistics showing a big increase in those wanting berths in the next six months.

Cruising Europe

The best cruises in Europe 2025

Tallis Borne Marcus reveals why 2025 is set to be a standout season for cruise enthusiasts, with new destinations, itineraries, and ships making European getaways more exciting than ever.

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