A new Queen takes to the seas,but cruise line pulls out of Australia

A new Queen takes to the seas,but cruise line pulls out of Australia

There’s good news and bad news for Australians who appreciate Cunard,the cruise line that operates the Queens of the sea.

  • byBrian Johnston andJulietta Jameson

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The cruise industry’s Asia boom will have (delicious) benefits

The cruise industry’s Asia boom will have (delicious) benefits

The focus of cruise energy has long been on North America and Europe. Prepare for a change as Asia takes to the seas.

  • byBrian Johnston
Body found after man went overboard on Elvis cruise

Body found after man went overboard on Elvis cruise

Police have retrieved the body of a man in water off Sydney Heads after he went overboard while on an Elvis-themed P&O cruise.

  • byJessica McSweeney
Australian passengers have one major complaint about cruises. This ship solves it

Australian passengers have one major complaint about cruises. This ship solves it

On behalf of a nation of espresso-sipping extremists,Silversea’s Silver Muse is doing god’s work in the caffeinating department.

  • byAnthony Dennis
Why there’s no such thing as a bad cruise (just bad choices)

Why there’s no such thing as a bad cruise (just bad choices)

If you’re disappointed that your cruise ship has been too raucous,quiet,cultured or too full of children,then it’s unfair to blame it on the cruise line.

  • byBrian Johnston
Be warned:This type of cruising is not for kids (with a few exceptions)

Be warned:This type of cruising is not for kids (with a few exceptions)

Taking kids on a river cruise is perhaps a mistake,but there are some exceptions.

  • byBrian Johnston
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Huge cruise ships are a symptom of economic and cultural decline

Huge cruise ships are a symptom of economic and cultural decline

It looks like the monstrous love child of Le Corbusier and H.G. Wells.

  • byJemima Lewis
Cruise line’s ultra-luxury yacht arrives in Australia for the first time

Cruise line’s ultra-luxury yacht arrives in Australia for the first time

The luxury ship,which will sail around Australia,the Pacific and even to Antarctica,features two helicopters and a high-tech submersible.

  • byJulietta Jameson andBrian Johnston
Cruise ship review:Floating boutique hotel offers exceptional value
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Cruise ship review:Floating boutique hotel offers exceptional value

Fresh contemporary style,interesting port stops and inclusive tours … no wonder Travelmarvel Vega is consistently booked out.

  • bySheriden Rhodes
This uncommonly beautiful NZ destination is like an enchanted forest

This uncommonly beautiful NZ destination is like an enchanted forest

Orokonui Eco sanctuary encompasses more than 300 hectares of protected wildlife reserve,the perfect conditions for New Zealand’s feathery locals.

  • byAnthony Dennis
If you’re flexible,the bargain prices you can get for cruises are amazing

If you’re flexible,the bargain prices you can get for cruises are amazing

The keenest prices are for bargain hunters tuned into late-breaking offers,with their bags packed and ready to roll at short notice.

  • byMichael Gebicki