The big switch: how OPT will get 5,000 passengers on and off Ovation of the Seas
When the megaship Ovation of the Seas sails into Sydney and docks at the Overseas Passenger Terminal (OPT), a military-style operation swings into action. ...
Best time for single cruisers as supplements are slashed
Solo cruising is increasing in popularity and more cruise lines are recognising the single traveller by creating specialty cabins and offering reduced fares. Azamara ...
Popstar Dami Im to perform on Ovation of the Seas’ arrival celebrations
Popstar sensation Dami Im will be the special guest onboard Australia’s largest and most technologically advanced ship, Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas. Arriving ...
Royal Caribbean’s largest ships in historic mid-ocean meet
The three largest cruise ships – Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas and the new Harmony of the Seas – ...
Lack of infrastructure in Sydney could mean we see less ships
The burgeoning local cruise industry signalled an increased attack on state and federal governments who fail to tackle the chronic issue of port facilities ...
Wollongong welcomes Radiance of the Seas, the first ever ship to visit
Sunday morning was a historic moment for Wollongong as Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas made her maiden call to the south coast destination. ...
The class of 2017 – the ships making maiden calls to Australia
This year’s wave season will see a whole new fleet of ships which will make their inaugural trips to Australia. And over the next ...
Can’t splash the cash? Get free cruise credit with layby
Cruiser Passengers are among the biggest users of  lay-by travel, which automatically deduct small amounts from your account so you don’t feel the pinch. ...
Official: The best cruise destinations for 2017
Some of the world’s best and most exotic cruising destinations have been selected by the people who should know –  the world’s cruise lines. ...
Hold the phone, it might explode, say cruise lines
Major cruise lines like Royal Caribbean and Carnival are banning cruise passengers and crew members from using Samsung Galaxy Note 7 onboard its ships ...
Where Aussies love to cruise in Asia
Singapore and Hong Kong are the new hot destinations for Australian cruisers. Royal Caribbean Line has doubled the number of Australian passengers heading to ...
3 days, 17 eateries & 1 reviewer: The food on Ovation of the Seas
Can one of the world’s biggest cruise ships really be a haven for foodies? Peter Lynch loosens his belt and sets out to sample ...
Royal Caribbean drinks package changes
Royal Caribbean has reduced the number of drinks packages from seven to just four, causing anger among some cruise passengers. There is now only ...
Celebrations planned for the arrival of Ovation of the Seas
It’s just weeks until Australia’s largest ship, Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas arrives in Sydney for her inaugural season. On December 15, she ...
Cruise lines pledge help to passengers on Zika
News that the Zika virus is now on the increase in the region – Singapore today said it had 82 cases and Australians are ...
Top five things to do in Jeju, South Korea
Jeju Island in South Korea has been named as the most visited cruise destination according to reports after the NATAS Travel Expo. Asia’s largest ...
