Brilliance of the Seas begins its journey to Australia
Brilliance of the Seas is officially Australia-bound. The Royal Caribbean ship has begun a 10-night sailing from Vancouver to Honolulu, after which it will then sail a transpacific itinerary to Sydney.
Rush to book spots on the world’s largest ship for third season
When Icon of the Seas opened bookings in 2022, Royal Caribbean had its single largest booking day in history, and bookings haven't slowed down. With demand staying strong, Royal Caribbean have now opened their 2025/2026 season bookings three months early.
Vaccine requirements: How our readers got the states to change course
The federal government has announced that Covid protocols and vaccination requirements will be repealed for the upcoming wave season.
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.
Jamie Oliver is revamping his Royal Caribbean menu
Jamie's Italian by Jamie Oliver, a Royal Caribbean staple, is getting a new menu. From August onwards, the restaurant will be serving up a different set of delights.
Why a repositioning cruise is the most affordable way to travel
Savvy cruisers can save thousands on a repositioning cruise. These voyages are discounted by 50 to 75 per cent.
The cruise destinations where you can stretch the weak Australian dollar
The weak Australian dollar is making travel more expensive, particularly for destinations like America, the United Kingdom, and Europe. Flights to Europe and America ...
Royal Caribbean crew praised after saving a woman who fell 10 decks into the sea
A 42-year-old woman was saved after a dramatic hour-long rescue after she fell 10 levels overboard from a Royal Caribbean ship. Mariner of the ...
Royal Caribbean releases first details of Utopia of the Seas
Royal Caribbean has been scarce with details on new Oasis-class ship Utopia of the Seas, but they have released an initial teaser of what ...
Boom in single women cruisers sparks the return of male companions
The boom in single women cruisers has led lines to consider new ways to make them comfortable – including meet-and-greet sessions, special activities and ...
Icon of the Seas poses important question: Should cruise lines think big when shoreside communities want small?
Last week Cruise Passenger was treated to a shipyard tour of the incredible Icon of the Seas. With a maximum capacity of 7,600 passengers ...
Royal Caribbean set to return to China in 2024
Royal Caribbean will return to China in April 2024, with Spectrum of the Seas set to sail out of Shanghai from April 2024. Spectrum of ...
The first look into Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas: Is this the ultimate family cruise ship?
A burly Finish man wearing a full body work suit and protective mask is separating the sweat from his brow as he welds the ...
Brisbane man identified as the passenger who went overboard on Wednesday
The Australian man who went overboard from Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas, on a transpacific cruise has been identified as Brisbane man, Warwick ...
Royal Caribbean lifts curtain on 2024/2025 sailings
Royal Caribbean is preparing to launch their 2024/2025 itineraries for their Australia season, with bookings able to be made from May 4, 2023. Royal ...
Less room cleaning and a smaller buffet: How cruise companies are cutting back
If you’ve already taken a cruise after the restart a year ago, you may have noticed a few differences. Cleaning your suite may have ...
