The idea of going on a cruise holiday is dismissed by many of us as wildly out of our price range and only really possible as a dream lotto-win holiday.
But if you’re considering all the options for an overseas holiday, it pays to look more closely at the figures.
Not only are cruise holidays coming down in price but they also give value for money.
Think about it.
Continue reading: Cruising – a value for money holiday »
Carnival time in Australasia
Carnival Cruises are set to build on their popularity in Australasia by adding another cruise ship to the region.
Carnival Legend will join Carnival Spirit in September 2014 and will sail from Sydney for a number of 8-12-night cruises to New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Fiji.
Continue reading: Catch up on Cruising: Latest cruise news in bite size »
Finding balance in life is one of those things we constantly struggle to achieve but personally with two busy school-age kids I wonder when I am ever going to find it.
Holidays are a case in point. I dream of going to my most favourite city in the world, Florence, but know my kids would hate it and complain unceasingly about being dragged around the “boring” museums and art galleries.
Continue reading: Cruising with kids »
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So the long, hot summer is truly over and winter is almost here.
While some people will be planning their winter ski holidays and relishing the thought of crisp cold mornings and roaring log fires, those who hate the cold will be dreaming of their next summer holiday – which seems impossibly far away…..
Continue reading: Stop dreaming and book a cruise…….. »
National Geographic Orion is set to launch in March 2014 from New Zealand after an extensive makeover with an emphasis on SCUBA diving.
Formerly a luxury expedition vessel with Australia’s Orion Expedition Cruises, the Orion was recently acquired by Lindblad Expeditions, and they will be running expedition cruises on the ship in association with National Geographic.
Continue reading: Orion relaunches and set for first New Zealand departure »
Singapore Slings on Sapphire Princess
As Southeast Asia becomes more and more popular as a cruise holiday destination, Princess Cruises has announced a four-month season in Singapore in 2014-15.
The 2,670-passenger Sapphire Princess will be based in Singapore and will go on 15 round-trip cruises ranging from three to 11 nights, calling at seven countries and 16 ports.
Continue reading: Catch up on Cruising: Latest cruise news in bite size »
Royal Caribbean International’s latest amazing cruise ship has been described by RCI as having many new “firsts at sea” – and looks set to be the new template for future cruise liners in the market.
Continue reading: Fairground at sea – RCI’s new ship Quantum raises the bar in cruising »
Luxury small-ship cruise company Silversea is increasing its overnight stays in major destinations allowing guests to explore further afield.
Silversea’s president for Europe & Asia Pacific Steve Odell told Cruise Weekly the overnight stays gave their guests the benefit of longer and more varied excursions.
Continue reading: Silversea sets the overnight trend »
Two Celebrity Cruise ships are going to be cruising around the Australasian region in 2014/15, including a 17-night cruise from Auckland to Perth.
Celebrity Century and Celebrity Solstice will offer a total of 27 cruises in summer 2014/15 ranging from three to 23 nights and offering departures from Sydney, Freemantle and Auckland.
Continue reading: Celebrity’s two ships down-under »
Philip King has cruised all over the world and knows his stuff.
He is full of helpful advice and tips about cruising – so in his own words, here they are!
Continue reading: Hooked on cruising – tips and advice »
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