Find a 5-course, 5-star meal for $39
INTERNATIONALLY renowned Aussie chef Curtis Stone has set sail for more culinary success, adding cruise ships to his restaurant repertoire.
Cruises
You might want to leave the kids at home
CRUISE ships are the ultimate family holiday with waterslides, endless activities and kids’ clubs. Then there is this one.
Huge flaw on Branson’s new cruise
You’ll find drag queens, discos and the only tattoo parlour at sea on Virgin’s new rock star cruise. But there’s also a big disappointment.
Words you never want to hear on a cruise
With thousands of passengers on-board, cruise ships are huge floating cities and there is always something happening. You just might not know it.
Get paid $900 to eat and drink in Croatia
As if a food and wine cruise in Croatia wasn’t enough of a good idea — this company is looking to pay someone to take the trip.
Why a week at sea converted me to cruising
When it came to cruising — especially with the kids — I’d always been a little sceptical. But this week at sea completely changed my tune.
Simple way I found my perfect cruise holiday
It was meant to be a “luxury” cruise. The reality was so confronting they jumped ship — but what happened next was even more surprising.
Wow factor on $1 billion mega ship
The latest offering from Norwegian Cruise Line is more like a mega city than a cruise ship, with one element extremely impressive.
How cruising is getting cooler
GLOBAL foodie face, Curtis Stone add the Princess Cruises line to his growing edibles empire as cruise season kicks off in Australia
Incredible destination everyone’s missing
The Acropolis, the Eiffel Tower and Positano have long been lauded as must-see travel spots, but this place off the beaten track has given this travel writer her biggest “wow” moment.
Cruise ship chaos as couple left behind
A frantic couple travelling on a cruise have been filmed desperately chasing after their ship as it sails away without them.
Couples not spending on their kids
MILLENNIAL moochers, your time is up. This is what your inheritance is being spent on instead.
Inside crazy $250m ‘cruise’ island
It’s the island resort that hopes to create the “perfect experience for every traveller”. But going to this piece of paradise comes with a catch.
What happens when you flush on a cruise
Every year, tens of millions of people around the world jump on a cruise ship. Here’s what happens to all that processed food once you hit flush.
Inside ‘mega yacht’ that will change cruising
It has been years in the making and now the world’s first discovery ‘mega-yacht’ has finally set sail in what will be a game-changer in cruising.
Cruise liners drop epic spring sale
As Spring has well and truly sprung, families, couples and singles hoping to save on a summer escape should look no further — because this sale won’t last long.
Cruise ship’s close call through canal
Incredible video shows the jaw-dropping moment a cruise ship squeezes through a channel so narrow passengers could touch the sides of the canal.
Book your cruise during ‘wave season’
If you’re looking to save on your next cruise holiday, time your trip with a time of year known as “wave season”, an expert says.
Branson spills secrets of adults-only cruise
It’s the “rock star” cruise for over-18s that’s nothing like we’ve seen before. This is how Aussies can get a piece of the action.
Intriguing sight inside this cruise ship
You can’t reach the most idyllic islands in French Polynesia on a cruise liner – you’ll have to hitch a ride on a cargo ship. It’s worth it.
Cruising myth you need to forget
Whether you’re a cruise virgin or a cruise veteran, you’ll be booking a trip on these new ships before you know it.
You don’t expect to see this on a cruise ship
Cruise ship companies are going next level to try to attract the family dollar. This attraction is something you’d never expect to see at sea.
Why this cruise will cost you $16k a night
It’ll set you back a cool $16k a night to stay in, but if you’re looking to splurge at sea — this suite may be the one for you.
Inside exclusive ‘adults only’ cruise
Forget the kids’ club or the sound of excitable teens leaving a bar in the early hours of the morning. Because this lush cruise is for adults only.
Crucial added feature on Titanic replica
MORE details have been revealed of the ambitious $700 million plan to complete the journey the doomed ocean liner never did.
What you need to know about cruising
HE’S spent more than 400 days on the world’s oceans and rivers and now this traveller has expert words of advice for first-time cruisers.
How a holiday could save you money
IT’S NO secret that rental prices are steep, but it has become so expensive to live in this Aussie city that going on an extended holiday could actually save you money.
Insane new $1.1b floating city
A GIGANTIC and bizarre new 337m-long cruise ship that can fit 6600 passengers on-board has been unveiled, and it holds a cool secret that is a world first.
This cruise is really, really extreme
SPANNING 59 countries, and at a cool $118k for the cheapest ticket, this upcoming voyage is not for the faint-hearted.
‘Life-changing’ cruise sets you back $9k
HERE’S a cruise you can sink your teeth into. But while the prices are eye-watering, don’t expect a carvery or a burger bar.
Kid tries to fool everyone, fails big time
DYLAN Baer thought he’d come up with the perfect plan to win a cruise ship. It didn’t end well for him.
Cruise ship’s $93m transformation
THIS ambitious and unusual project will take more than 500 workers 450,000 hours to complete. So why are they bothering?
Secret cruise words you don’t want to hear
CRUISE workers have a secret language they use on ships — so that guests don’t know when something goes wrong.
You’d never expect this on a cruise
IT COSTS just $10 but it has passengers onboard this cruise line surprised. Here’s what’s you never knew about cruise ship entertainment.
Cruise to be a totally kid-free affair
A TOPLESS mermaid is the logo for the first Virgin Voyages cruise ship that will be strictly adults only.
What you don’t read in a cruise brochure
They’ve been on dozens of cruises, sampled the food and seen the shows — these are the cruise secrets only travel agents know.
You’re using your travel pillow wrong
MICHAEL Breus is one of the world’s top sleep experts — and having just endured an epic flight to Sydney, is a pro at beating jetlag.
Surprise Aussie spot named in hot list
The latest drawcard luring world travellers Down Under isn’t where you might think. Take a look at the world’s top 10 emerging destinations of the moment.
Crew’s sordid tales of life at sea
CREEPY guests. Random hook-ups. Cruise workers have revealed wild truth about working at sea — the good, the bad and the ugly.
Extreme way to avoid high cost of city life
SAMANTHA Martin and her husband have opted out of city life to save money. Their solution may not be for everyone.
How to see Europe for half price
IF THERE is one thing better than soaking up the Mediterranean sun, it’s doing it for a fraction of the usual cost.
Crazy cruise rides you didn’t know about
PULL up a deck chair, kick back with a cocktail and relax, right? Sure, but then you’ll be missing out on these amazing rides.
Cheekiest cruise ad you’ve ever seen
VIDEO: The world’s biggest cruise company has cottoned onto the concept that “sex sells”, with hilarious results.
What it’s really like on a luxury cruise
FROM butler service to bathrooms so big you can park a car, upgrading from a mainstream to a premium or luxury cruise line opens a new world of pleasure.
What happens on a sex cruise
A WORKER for a company that operates X-rated nude cruises has revealed what really happens on board, admitting: ‘I have seen things I never thought I would see’.
Secrets of our newest mega ship
A MASSIVE ship arrived in Sydney this week and it’s rewriting the record books. This is why the world is talking about Ovation of the Seas.
Crazy food on Australia’s biggest ship
THE biggest cruise ship ever to hit Australian waters arrived today, but there’s something even more staggering than its size – the kitchen.
Aussie superyacht hostess tells all
SARAH Begbie had the rare chance to snap up $10,000 for a week’s work aboard a superyacht. It didn’t go as expected.
World’s biggest cruise ship sets sail
THIS mammoth 120,000-tonne “floating town” capable of carrying more than 8000 people has set off on its maiden voyage, with a huge crowd watching on.
Mistakes you’re making on cruise ships
CRUISE workers have seen — and heard — it all during their time at sea. Here they reveal the things passengers have said that have surprised them the most.
Insane megayacht unlike any you’ve seen
THERE are megayachts, there are private jets, and then there’s this. It could be the next ultimate toy for billionaires, and it has a rather unusual feature.
Inside the $600m Titanic replica
CLIVE Palmer’s replica of the famous ship is preparing for her maiden voyage in 2018, and eerie photos have emerged showing how similar it will look to the original.
$1 billion plan for ultimate ship
IT’S bigger than the Titanic and once carried celebrities across the Atlantic at record speed. Now, there are big plans for this ship that was forgotten for 20 years.
The one thing I wouldn’t do nude
THERE’S plenty of things that we do nude every day. Showering and occasionally sleeping. But this is one thing I never want to do in my birthday suit.
There’s a big change coming to cruising
NAME two words you associate with cruise ships. Could they be ‘bogans’ and ‘buffets’? Well get ready for a brave new world, one of them is on the way out.
Cruise insider spills all
THIS cruise insider reveals how to make the most out of a holiday at sea including what to wear and the things you should definitely not miss out on.
Simple cruise tricks you should know
IF YOU’RE reluctant to book a cruise because of the price tag, take heart: There are plenty of creative ways to cut costs without sacrificing the best parts of the trip.
Confessions of a first time cruiser
WHEN this writer boarded her first ever cruise, she wondered what on Earth she was in for. Here’s what it’s really like holidaying at sea.
These cruise ships are out of your wildest dreams
A LIST of the best cruise ships on Earth has been released, and it highlights the sort of luxury most of us can only dream of.
Ridiculous mega yacht costs half a billion
IT HAS three swimming pools, mirrors everywhere and even a ‘nookie room.’ This is what $565 million will buy you.
The super-rich and their crazy new toys
FROM personal submarines to giant waterslides and custom-built sports cars, these toys for the mega-rich are outrageous.
Affordable floating apartments
FINDING it tough to find a good home in our capital cities? Ditch the traffic for life on an ocean liner. It’s cheaper than you’d expect.
Nude cruises are so, so awkward
WHAT happens when you pack 2,000 people onto a cruise ship and let them run around naked? Many horrifying things.
World’s biggest cruise ship takes to the water
THE hulking shell of the biggest cruise ship in the world has slid into the water. When finished it will weigh some 227,000 tonnes and measure 362 metres long.
Aussies cruise passion hits new heights
AUSTRALIANS love of cruising hit record heights last year with more than a million people setting sail but what was the destination of choice?
The dirty truth about naked cruises
NO PHOTOS. No sexy time in public areas. And don’t sit on that! This is what it’s really like to hop on a cruise full of people in the buff.
7 secrets you never knew about cruise ships
HIDDEN decks and morgues, there are some things on-board that the crew don’t want you to see. Here are seven surprising cruise ship secrets.
Sky’s the limit for ocean cruises
CRUISING is growing in popularity at a rapid rate — 5 per cent every year since 2009 — but an industry supremo says there is scope for massive expansion.
New cruise suite bigger than a house
A NEW luxury cruise ship has unveiled its top suite that is ‘bigger than a house’ and will cost you $6K a night. Take a look inside.
Is this the world’s most bizarre superyacht?
IT’S set to become the ultimate toy for billionaires. But this dazzling new yacht is so strange it will not only turn heads, it will leave many scratching them as well.
The coolest cruise ship ever?
A NEW cruiseliner projected to be ready in 2016 will boast some very fun features, allowing guests to peddle around in the sky and enjoy a kaleidoscope themed water park.
$200,000 a year to live on a cruise ship
A WOMAN has taken up residence for seven years on a cruise ship and despite the huge tab, she doesn’t plan on going anywhere. Well, at least not anywhere off the boat.
The craziest cruise survival tales
WHILE falling overboard is rare, surviving is even rarer. These are some of the strangest cases of people overboard who lived to tell the story.
Inside Australia’s newest, biggest cruise ship
THIS massive 113,000-tonne ship can carry 3082 passengers, and it’s about to become the biggest cruise ship to call Australia home.
What’s Richard Branson doing next?
HE‘S got planes, mobile phones, trains, music labels and banks. So what on Earth is left for the Virgin brand?
The world’s most hi-tech cruise ship
ROBOTIC bartenders, simulated skydiving, excellent wi-fi and surfing facilities are just a few of the ridiculous features of this new cruise ship.
The cool change coming to cruise ships
IF you associate cruise ships with retirees, it’s time to change your thinking. A five-day music festival is setting sail, and the line-up is seriously cool.
How to survive a cruise ship buffet
WHEN it comes to a cruise buffet there’s a right and a wrong way to do them. Here’s how to eat like a pro and come out alive at the other end.
Where beautiful and bizarre collide
THE wonder of the environment and its wildlife is evident throughout a visit to this extraordinary archipelago writes Chanel Parratt.
What you don’t know about cruising
HAVE you ever wondered what a life at sea is really like? Here are some mind-boggling things you may not know about what it’s like on board the biggest and most expensive ocean liner ever built.
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