Head to head: Dream Cruises, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian
This year has already been a big year in cruise – and we’re only halfway through! Ovation of the Seas will be arriving in December, ...
Drinks packages: are they worth it?
Last week, the Sydney Morning Herald’s Traveller section received a letter from an unhappy cruiser. Tiit Tonuri of Cowra, NSW, is booked on a ...
The Verdict: first review of Curtis Stone’s Sun Princess menu
Princess Cruises’ celebrity chef Curtis Stone is all about truffles. He loves to shave truffle onto the dishes he cooks. That’s according to his ...
How you can book Asia’s discount deals
Asia’s cruise market – already offering with exceptional cruise value – can be accessed by Australian passengers by booking direct with a local agent. ...
6 of the best specialty bars at sea
Cruise ships are traditionally the domain of the brightly coloured cocktail, complete with paper umbrella and twirly straws. But a new breed of bar ...
Expert secrets to getting the best cruise deals
They are the secrets that only the cruise cognoscenti know about getting the very best deals: when to buy what ship and which destination. ...
Luke Nguyen opens the doors to his homeland
River cruising is all about immersion and food is arguably one of the best ways to experience a destination. To give passengers an authentic culinary experience, APT ...
11 weird and wacky shore excursions
The humble shore excursion – once a walk around the historic old city following a guide waving a red flag – has come a ...
10 tried and trusted ways to score a cabin upgrade
There isn’t a traveller on the planet who hasn’t tried for an upgrade – and cruise ship staff are well aware there are a ...
A World of Waterways: Europe
While brochures are full of descriptions of cruises along the many rivers of Europe, the vast majority of these could be divided simply into ...
Amazon rainforest cruising with Aqua Expeditions
An Amazon River expedition cruise is a perfect complement to your South American adventure. Encounters with deadly reptiles and hungry piranhas are par for the course in this wild waterway.
The best spa cuisine at sea
A UK study found that the average person gains half a kilo a day on a two-week cruise. With an endless buffet, stacks of ...
It’s your first cruise – what can you expect?
A cruise is ultimately holiday on water in a floating hotel. It offers you a chance to escape the daily grind and relax in a hassle and worry-free environment. You get to “check out” from the real world and social activities, sports facilities, meals, parks and entertainment abound. The great thing about cruising is that all your necessities are on board and at your service.
Eight tips to help you save on your next cruise
You have just returned from a fabulous cruise holiday and want to go on another cruise soon. Cruise Passenger gives you eight tips to ...
Tips for convincing a non-cruiser to cruise
Tips for convincing a non-cruiser to cruise.
Five tips on how to avoid seasickness
You may think you have the strongest stomach. You may have even been on your fair share of cruises and not felt a thing. ...
