Luxury cruising
While gigantic mega-ships make headlines, luxury cruising has been undergoing a quiet revolution in the background, with fabulous on-board dining, top-notch service and incredible itineraries taking passengers to some of the world’s greatest destinations in comfort and style.
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Jazz and Creole food? This luxe river cruise is an immersive must-do
A voyage on Viking Mississippi is worthy of a place on avid cruisers’ must-do lists – this journey was an immersive deep-dive into small-town America.
- by Kristie Kellahan
The ‘Maldives of Indonesia’ is on our doorstep, yet no one’s heard of it
One of the world’s most amazing destinations is closer than you think. Take a good look beyond Bali at Indonesia’s incredible diversity of islands.
- by Brian Johnston
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Travel can’t get any closer to flawless than on board this ship
“Unrivalled at sea” is the bold claim of this cruise company. So how good can a cruise ship get? We put it to the test.
- by Brian Johnston
A surprise celebrity chef joined my Mediterranean cruise
Passengers never know before boarding who their on-board chef instructor will be, but there’s every chance they’ll find someone as fascinating as we did.
- by Katrina Lobley
Bigger isn’t better: Why small ships offer the ultimate cruise trips
A small ship is a boutique hotel compared to the mega-ship’s resort; a private jet rather than an A380; a private tour compared to a coach tour.
- by Brian Johnston
I desperately needed to de-stress. This ship helped me do it
It is possible to get away from it all, even while you have it all – and more – at your fingertips.
- by Jill Dupleix
I loved this ship so much, I booked again before I got off
After decades of family cruising with kids, my partner and I took a luxury cruise without them. It only took two days on board for us to lock in our next one.
- by Monique Farmer
Meet the new wave of world-class chefs boarding cruise ships
Move over cruise buffets. Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth is leading the cruise dining renaissance with a voyage packed with Aussie culinary talent.
- by Brian Johnston
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This ship’s claim to offer the best dining at sea is no idle boast
Regatta doesn’t have the expensive finishes and furnishings of a luxury ship, but cleverly creates an indulgent air.
- by Brian Johnston
On board giant shipping line’s first foray into luxury cruising
Explora I feels like a spacious motor yacht rather than a ship, especially as the luxury is intimate rather than grand.
- by Lee Tulloch
I can’t live like this: The cruise ship that ruined life on land for me
Returning to normal life is difficult after spending a week on board one of the world’s most luxurious ships.
- by Craig Platt
Sorry, cruise ship haters, I just want my holiday hassle-free and lazy
Pacific islands are glorious, but the logistics of travelling through them can be challenging, unless you’re on a cruise.
- by Brian Johnston
Get drenched by WA’s most photographed falls in this extreme region
Falls are a headline attraction of True North’s voyage, and many of the numerous seasonal torrents that we’ll see will dry up in a matter of weeks.
- by Rob McFarland
Med alert: How to beat the heat and crowds of Europe’s top hotspots
Travel to some of the Mediterranean’s most popular cities at this time and you might even find the locals welcome your arrival.
- by Anthony Dennis
The Australian ship cruising one of Europe’s most spectacular waterways
The MS Estrela is a new ship for a new era of cruising, purpose-built to navigate the Douro River.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
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Incredible luxury in remote locations? This ship delivers it
Scenic Eclipse II has the largest amount of space per passenger of any cruise ship, invoking a rich-friend’s-superyacht vibe.
- by Carolyn Beasley
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No expense was spared in the creation of this ultra-luxury ship
Seven Seas Grandeur boasts a Faberge egg, three Picassos and the most expensive mattress at sea.
- by Kristie Kellahan
This is luxury cruising’s most relaxed, enjoyable ship
Many luxury ships are filled with rich people who keep to themselves and often look bored. Seabourn Encore is different.
- by Brian Johnston
This Arctic journey is a Viking (and foodie) fantasy
Cruising 2500 nautical miles along Norway’s ragged coastline enjoy port-to-plate gourmet local dishes along the way.
- by Anabel Dean
Feel like you’ve seen it all? This cruise will change your mind
South America is an overlooked cruise destination, but nowhere gives you the chance to sail to more varied destinations.
- by Brian Johnston
If you can only do one French river cruise, do this
The three main French river destinations are all delightful, but if you’re only going to do one, which should you choose for a cruise?
- by Brian Johnston
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