Who has the best small ships? Your guide to boutique vessels
The pandemic has meant a huge swing to smaller vessels, with lines running ships with under 1,000 passengers seeing most of the benefit. But ...
Dare to compare: what Viking and Silversea offer in expedition
Cruisers are heading for the polar regions in a big way with demand running at unprecedented levels. The International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators ...
Who’s best for families: Carnival or Royal Caribbean?
The battle is on for the best cruise line for families – and it’s a tight race between Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Lines. ...
First look: the ship that offers the best of two worlds
Sailing on the maiden voyage to Southampton, England It’s a ship for grown ups, but a tearaway teenager at heart. The Norwegian Encore, the ...
Revealed: a day aboard Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady
The launch of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages has kept us on the edge of our seats for more than five years now. But ...
Can big ships really do luxury?
It’s always been assumed that, for luxury cruising, small ships are a must. But more and more big ship lines are now offering ship-within-a-ship ...
Dare to compare: Virgin Voyages v Celebrity, Oceania and Silversea. You’ll be surprised at the results
It’s being launched with all the hullabaloo you’d expect from the Virgin brand and global entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson. It’s the cruise for non ...
Best cruises for singles in 2019
Once, they were double charged and considered almost pariahs. Now, demographics have made solo sailors the flavour of the month, with more lines reducing ...
How to get luxe at low prices
Australia’s love of luxury lines has meant the upcoming cruise season is about to see more competition than ever before. And while lines which ...
19 fun facts on Majestic Princess
Majestic Princess, one of the largest ships in the Princess fleet, has arrived in Australian waters and she’ll be sailing into Sydney next week. ...
Royal Caribbean Crown and Anchor Society Cruise Loyalty Program
RCL’s Crown and Anchor Society program is available to cruisers after their first Royal Caribbean cruise of three nights or longer. Like RCL’s sister ...
Princess Cruises Captain’s Circle Cruise Loyalty Program
The line’s four-tier program is for past passengers. Based on the number of sailings as well as the days cruised. All passengers receive one ...
Norwegian Cruise Line Latitudes Rewards Cruise Loyalty Program
The six-tier system is available to all passengers after their first cruise. Based on point a system, members earn points according to every cruise ...
Carnival Cruise Line Very Important Fun Person
Enrolment is automatic for Carnival’s VIFP Club but you need to activate your membership online. If you’re a past passenger, the line will recognise ...
Azamara Club Cruises Le Club Voyage
The premium cruise line has a five-tiered loyalty program for its past passengers and points are earned on the category of cabin booked as ...
Celebrity Cruises Captain’s Club Cruise Loyalty Program
The cruise line has a six-tiered loyalty program for past passengers and points, like Azamara, are based on your cabin category and length of ...
