Top tips to save you money when booking a cruise
Most travellers are loyal to a travel agent or have a particular website they like to use when booking a cruise ship holiday. But there are ways to save money regardless of how you like to book. Here, we look at some of them.
What defines a mid-range/family cruise?
Resort-style ships provide the perfect holiday for people seeking value for money.
Cruise Lingos: A guide to understanding cruise language and jargon
Cruise lingos form an integral part of cruise culture where guests and travellers get to be familiar with different nautical terms to fully enjoy cruising.
A brief history of cruising
Wondering how the cruise industry and cruise ships themselves have developed into their modern form?
Our favourite cruise destinations
Think of a place you want to visit and it is highly likely you will find a cruise ship to take you there. Here are 10 of our favourite cruise destinations.
River Cruising 101
Here, our expert answers 10 questions you might have had about river cruising but were too afraid to ask.
Why rail and cruise makes the perfect European getaway
Picture the scene: you recline in a comfortable seat with your legs outstretched, sipping on a glass of Alsace white as you watch the French countryside flow past in a blur of yellow rapeseed fields, church steeples and fluffy skies.
What is a premium cruise?
If you enjoy staying at four- or five-star hotels, consider sailing with a cruise line that specialises in offering a premium product.
Best cruises for the solo traveller
While cruising with your partner or family can be an overwhelmingly economical way to travel, cruising by yourself can become extremely expensive, especially if you’re slugged with an exorbitant “single supplement”, as the cruise lines like to call it.
What is a luxury cruise?
There are several cruise lines that specialise in offering all the high-quality creature comforts you need.
Tahiti by Gauguin
It’s just after 6pm and time for the nightly sunset show. We mix a few cocktails in our stateroom suite, and step onto the balcony as the......
Fond farewells – last nights on board
Anyone who has ever cruised will know the double-edged sword that can be the last night on board.......
Travel Insurance: Make sure you’re well covered
If you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel – the costs can be huge should you have a medical emergency, get ...
Why do Australian cruisers pay more for their fares than Americans?
It’s a bone of contention among Australian cruise passengers although it’s a problem that is unlikely to be solved any time soon.
Australia’s little gems
Smaller ports offer attractions that make cruising this part of the world an uncommon experience.
The Kimberley – behind the scenes
Most Kimberley cruises offer you the chance to take an optional helicopter flight over Mitchell Plateau to the tiered pools and cascades of Mitchell Falls, an iconic part of the Kimberley. After travelling to the top of Australia, however, many passengers wish to explore further.
