Common item banned from cruises
Countless holiday-makers have been left scrambling after a major cruise line quietly banned an essential item from its ships.
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‘Exhausting’: Passenger’s rant on $175k cruise
It’s the nine month cruise that went viral for its length of time at sea, now — passengers are revealing what they really thought of the mammoth voyage.
Raygun spotted with billionaire
Raygun has made an unexpected appearance after her Olympic breaking routine went viral, busting out dance moves with an unlikely collaborator.
Cruise finds island that ‘doesn’t exist on map’
To join, you have to be nominated by an existing member, pass a criminal record check, undergo a trial – and part with millions for a buy-in.
Unexpected detail in middle of huge ship
The chance to experience the “world’s biggest weekend”, including a crazy feature in the middle of the sea, left me astonished.
‘Insane details I never expected on cruise’
Turns out there is an ultimate family holiday – a ship where you can skydive, rock climb and ride bumper cars while you travel to idyllic islands.
Silly mistake that cost me $500 in Bali
This Aussie traveller made a mistake in Bali that saw her fined $500 – but it could have been a lot worse.
‘Rip off’: Cruise rule non-drinkers can’t stand
There is a “frustrating” drinking rule on cruise ships that has even the most dedicated cruisers claiming it a “rip off”.
Tragic text from 23yo who fell overboard
A tourist who is feared dead after falling from a cruise ship sent his wife a tragic final text.
Palmer reignites $1bn Titanic II project
After 11 years of delays, the billionaire businessman has rehashed his plans to replicate the ill-fated ship.
‘Ongoing conflict’: Branson given ‘no choice’
A major cruise company which took over Aussie ports this summer has been forced to cancel its future plans Down Under over growing fears for passengers.
‘Ongoing conflict’: Branson given ‘no choice’
A major cruise company which took over Aussie ports this summer has been forced to cancel its future plans Down Under over growing fears for passengers.
Crazy find on board giant cruise ship
Extravagance is expected on board the world’s biggest cruise ship, but one gobsmacking offering proves they really did think of everything.
’No choice’: Cruise ditches three Aussie stops
Richard Branson’s cruise line Virgin Voyages says it has been left no choice but to make a huge change following the brand’s first summer in Australia.
Abandoned ship to be pulled from water
A shipwreck dubbed the ‘Titanic of the Alps’ will be raised from 700 feet below the water after being left abandoned for 90 years.
‘Floating death trap’: Haunting cruise pics
Haunting pictures of the once-lavish $772 million vessel that claimed 33 lives shows it being stripped of scrap and beaten by the elements.
‘Sucked in’: Aussie forked out $20K for cruise
An Aussie comedian has revealed he took $20,000 out of his mortgage to help pay for a ticket on-board one of the world’s most wild cruises.
‘Insane’: World’s biggest ship sets sail
The world’s largest cruise ship has officially set sail, with passengers giving a sneak peak into the wild scenes inside the gargantuan vessel.
One word you should never say on a cruise
Similar to how saying “fire” in a movie theatre is frowned upon, there’s a word that’s “not allowed” on cruise ships.
World’s biggest ship has finally arrived
The world’s biggest cruise ship, that makes the Titanic look like a dinghy, has captivated the world, with clips of it heading into Miami going viral.
Tourist ‘smuggles’ cat from Hawaii to Sydney
A pet cat has covertly travelled all the way from Hawaii to Australia on a cruise ship.
Footage of cruise ship in ‘terrifying’ storm
Stomach-churning footage shows a cruise liner weathered a “terrifying” storm before a rogue wave took out its power.
Cruise ship with 266 passengers loses power
A cruise ship carrying 266 passengers lost its ability to navigate after it was smashed by a ‘rogue wave and its electricity went out.
‘Bold’: X-rated move on adult-only cruise
Grey nomads need step aside as a raunchy new cruise has come to Australia but it isn’t for the shy, as Jana Hocking discovered.
People losing it over this wild $80K cruise
A nine-month long cruise has just kicked off and it’s pretty wild to say the least, with social media users “living” for the insane content.
Richard Branson’s new ship stuns Aussies
There was a time when you would hardly find younger people on cruises, but times have changed and so has the industry.
Whopping 4-month sale on Aussie cruises
A luxury cruise line has just launched a mammoth sale offering 75 per cent off a second guest, among other bonus offers.
Big warning for Aussies on cruises
Cruising is back this summer in Australia, with travellers warned they need to be aware of a “little-known rule” or risk hefty out-of-pocket costs.
First look inside Branson’s luxury cruise ship
Celebrating its maiden voyage down under, Sir Richard Branson’s adults-only superyacht inspired cruiser features a tattoo parlour, and two-storey nightclub.
‘Devastated’: Oversold cruise rejects guests
A letter handed out before boarding a cruise in Brisbane has shocked and devastated holiday-makers.
Cruises pull out of Aussie city over fee hike
Two cruise brands have pulled out of Melbourne after a hike to port fees, with fears other cruises with follow suit.
‘Betrayed’: Three-year cruise axed weeks out
A more than $180,000 three-year cruise due to set sail this month has been abruptly cancelled after a number of delays, leaving passengers stranded.
‘Not the first time’: Fury as NZ rejects cruise
The company at the centre of a “nightmare” cruise where passengers were forced to tour Tasmania instead of New Zealand has been hit by further accusations.
Mum lifetime banned from cruise over lollies
Carnival Cruise Line has banned a woman from its fleet for life over a seemingly harmless item found in her bag.
Wild feature inside ‘world-first’ ship
It’s the multimillion-dollar cruise ship set to “push the boundaries” for travellers, including one “world-first” experience.
‘Terrifying’: Water gushes from cruise ceiling
A passenger on a cruise has shared the “absolutely terrifying” moment water began to gush from the ceiling in the early hours of the morning.
Aussie Boomers’ bizarre retirement plan
An Aussie couple have revealed their bizarre retirement plans, deciding that living full-time on a cruise ship is cheaper than a retirement home.
Aussie star obsessed with European town
Aussie star Nat Bass doesn’t usually like to travel to places she’s already been but she’d head back to this small European town in a heartbeat.
Richard Branson’s big expansion Down Under
Richard Branson has made a big announcement after securing a whopping $861 million for his adults-only cruise line.
‘Nightmare’: World’s first three-year cruise
Does a three-year cruise sound like a dream or a claustrophobic nightmare to you? It departs in less than two months and there’s now a plan for it to never end.
‘Explosive diarrhoea’: Woman’s horror cruise
Hundreds of former cruise passengers could join a class-action lawsuit against a major company after a virus outbreak on several cruises.
Cruising staple Branson refused on his ships
Richard Branson’s friend reveals why the billionaire didn’t want a cruising staple on Virgin Voyages as one of his ships plans to call Australia home this summer.
Largest cruise ship ever called a ‘monstrosity’
A new, seriously over-the-top cruise ship has been labelled a “monstrosity” as it prepares to set sail for the first time.
World’s largest cruise ship tests waters
If you thought the Titanic was big, wait until you see the size of this ship that’s been dubbed the world’s largest.
One place you should never visit
There is a big reason people are fighting for Antarctica to be dumped from bucket lists as the mostly pristine continent grows rapidly in popularity.
Man missing after going overboard on cruise
A man has tragically fallen overboard off the coast of Florida while on his first-ever cruise with his wife.
Fire breaks out on cruise ship
Hundreds of passengers were pulled from their beds after the blaze broke out off the Australian coast.
‘Insane’ image reveals true size of Titanic
People have been shocked to discover the Titanic was a very different size compared to the image they had in their heads.
Item costs traveller $3,300 for huge breach
A passenger on a cruise ship from New Zealand has been slapped with a $3300 fine upon arrival into Brisbane after making a very big mistake.
JLo fans lose it over star’s new move
Jennifer Lopez has sent her fandom into a tizz after she revealed an epic secret project with many hailing it “awesome”, adding they’ve “already booked”.
Covid-infected cruise ship docks in WA
The Covid-19 infected cruise ship Queen Elizabeth has arrived in Fremantle with dozens of sick people disembarking.
Disney buys ‘world’s biggest ship’ worth $1.6b
The “world’s largest” cruise ship was set to be scrapped after the shipbuilding company filed for bankruptcy. But Disney pounced on it.
1900 allowed off ship despite Covid outbreak
A cruise ship with about 2000 people on-board is continuing to sail through Australian waters and will disembark in WA, despite a Covid-19 outbreak.
Thousands trapped on ship for five days
Thousands of people could be left stranded for days on-board the cruise ship Coral Princess, which is off the coast of Australia.
Big change coming to cruise ships
Expect to see plenty of new things happening in the cruise ship industry with one of the biggest changes the size of groups on shore tours.
$1.5b cruise ship scrapped before first voyage
The “world’s largest” cruise ship which would have been able to carry 9000 passengers is now set to be scrapped before its maiden voyage.
Groundbreaking feature of new Disney ship
The newest Disney cruise ship is about to hit the high seas – and the vessel has been decked out with a number of groundbreaking firsts.
Massive news for Aussie Disney fans
It’s something Disney Cruise fans in Australia have been waiting a very long time for – and finally their wishes have been answered.
Inside Disney’s exclusive private island
Sure, Disney is known for its theme parks and fabulous films – but not many know about their exclusive private island reserved for a particular guest.
‘Not worth it’: Inside Covid cruise ship
A nurse who walked off a cruise ship hit by a Covid outbreak shares why her family won’t be getting on another cruise anytime soon.
Honour system as cruise berths in Sydney
Cruise passengers have been allowed to disembark in Sydney without proving they are Covid-negative despite an outbreak of the virus on board.
Aussie detail on new $1.7b cruise ship
Passengers have been raving about a new “luxury” cruise liner that cost billions to build – and it has a distinctly Australian feature.
What you must know before you cruise
Cruise ships will soon make their return to Western Australia, but it will not be smooth sailing for everyone. Here’s what you need to know before you pack your bags.
Wild sales as cruises return to Aus
Cruising is finally coming back to Australia after a two-year ban. And the companies are gearing up for a massive return.
‘Great news’: Date cruises can return revealed
Australians will soon be able to set sail for international cruise holidays, ending a two-year ban brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic.
‘No reason’ not to lift two-year ban
A two-year ban on this industry is set to be lifted next month after it caused a catastrophic Covid-19 outbreak in Australia.
Woman hangs over ocean after slide debacle
Passengers were horrified when a woman was left hovering over the ocean after she attempted to enjoy a slide on a massive cruise ship.
Insane detail on ship bigger than the Titanic
It’s been a tough two years with Covid but the world’s largest cruise ship has finally set sail and it’s packed with some wild inclusions.
Dark history of picturesque cruise port
It’s a popular spot for some of the world’s most luxurious cruise ships, but there’s a dark history to this cruise port.
$6 billion industry still out in the cold
International tourists will be hitting Australian shores in just two weeks – but one industry is still waiting for the welcome mat to be rolled out.
Fury as P&O makes 23rd cancellation speech
One of Australia’s biggest cruise companies has lashed out at our politicians today, as it was forced to make its 23rd cancellation announcement in two years.
‘Longest ever’ cruise to launch from Aus
If you want to see the world in 110 days, this new cruise ship departing from Australia may be the perfect first holiday abroad.
Farcical loophole in cruise ship rule
Travel is kicking off again in a matter of days, but an easy loophole is seeing cruise-loving Australians take their business elsewhere.
Epic 274-night cruise costs $84k
Royal Caribbean has launched a mammoth holiday – one that spans all seven continents, lasts for almost a year and costs tens of thousands of dollars.
Holidays cancelled for 50k Aussies
Thousands of Aussies hoping to finally get away over the summer have seen their holidays destroyed after a lack of action left them in the lurch.
Inside world’s largest cruise ship
The cruise industry is moving into a post-Covid world, with Royal Caribbean unveiling all the wild features on what will become the biggest cruise ship in the world.
Insane world-first feature on cruise ship
A popular cruiseliner is taking guests to new heights, by becoming the first-ever cruise ship to set sail with an on-board roller coaster.
$100k cruise that sold out in three hours
A round-the-world cruise that costs upwards of $99,900 per person has sold out in less than three hours. What’s so good about it?
Inside insane new yacht for the super-rich
Construction of the largest yacht in the world is under way – but to live on it you will have to fork out well over $15 million.
Photo not seen since pandemic began
It’s a sight not seen in well over a year, but spectators in Venice have welcomed the first cruise ship into the canal since the start of the pandemic.
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