2015/2016 Wave Season in review

RCL’s Explorer of the Seas to undergo $162 million makeover

RCL’s Explorer of the Seas will look amazingly refreshed after a $162 million makeover with new waterslides, restaurants and redesigned pool area when she ...

Oasis-class ships

Royal Caribbean says world’s largest ship could be on its way to Australia – and Brisbane’s ready

The Port of Brisbane has said it will welcome the arrival of the world’s largest ships, after a Royal Caribbean executive indicated earlier this ...

Cruise lines rally for Hurricane Dorian relief in the Bahamas

Cruise lines rally for Hurricane Dorian relief in the Bahamas

Cruise lines are rallying too help with hurricane relief for the Bahamas, including millions in donations, food and ships for evacuations. Hurricane Dorian struck ...

Sydney cruise terminal

Why Australia’s cruise growth has ground to a halt

Sydney’s cruise growth has ‘ground to a halt’ with new figures likely to show no expansion, thanks to the failure of the State Government ...

Sonoma wine tastings with Princess Cruises

How to make friends on the best shore excursions for solos

While solo cruisers are often self-sufficient and independent, sometimes it is nice to have companionship. One of the Cruise Passenger’s top tips for solos ...

Australian dollar falls against the USD

Drinks soar up to 17% as line hikes prices and dollar plunges

The weak Australian dollar is bad news for cruisers, especially those travelling aboard lines that charge in US dollars. While all lines using US ...

Frank and Leah Armstrong on Ovation of the Seas

How I survived a $59,000 heart attack five days from port

Frank Armstrong was five days from the nearest port when he suffered a heart attack  halfway between Australia and America. The 81-year old, who ...

Royal Caribbean introduces plant-based menus to Australia/NZ

Royal Caribbean introduces plant-based menus to Australia/NZ

Royal Caribbean is the latest line to launch its own plant-based menus in yet another milestone for the rise of vegan food on cruise ...

Carnival Splendor water slide

Cruise season 2019: Four new ships for Australia and NZ

The big reveal is nearly here  – four new ships will be in Australian and New Zealand waters for this year’s cruise season. As ...

Labor pledges to 'kill' Port Botany cruise development

Cruise Season 2019: the best deals this summer

Australia is set to see its biggest cruise season yet.  And the good news about more ships is that it means more deals to ...

Princess Cruises in Sydney

Cruise Season 2019: New itineraries for Australia and NZ

The countdown has begun  for Australia’s cruise season – and there is plenty on offer this year that’s new. Cruise lines are becoming more ...

Mother of Chloe Wiegand will sue Royal Caribbean

“A million things that could have been done”: grieving mother lays blame on Royal Caribbean

The mother of the toddler who fell 11 floors from Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas said she plans to sue the cruise line in ...

North Star on Quantum of the Seas

Royal Caribbean to charge for rides in Asia and Alaska

Royal Caribbean, the line famous for its fabulous and innovative rides, will soon be charging for some of them on Quantum of the Seas. ...

Spectrum of the Seas review

The full spectrum: our first look at Spectrum of the Seas

Spectrum of the Seas is homeporting in Shanghai – an excellent fly-cruise destination for SE Asian sailors looking for some excitement. Rebecca Rachel Wong ...

Freedom of the Seas

Toddler plunges to her death from grandfather’s arms – police probe Royal Caribbean

Police are considering charges of negligence after an 18-month old toddler slipped from her grandfather’s arms and plunged to her death from the 11th ...

How to ring in the New Year on a cruise

How to ring in the New Year on a cruise

Countdown to the New Year on a cruise with your friends and family. Cruise lines go above and beyond to entertain guests. Lines like ...

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