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.
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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.
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.
The incredible $10b floating city
THE massive 25 storey Freedom Ship could fit 50,000 people and would have its own schools, hospitals and even an airport! It would drift from country to country.
The best cruise holiday deals
ENJOY a royal stay on the Rhine, explore Canada and Alaska or set sail to see sights of New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
The best cruise holiday deals
FEEL like leaving your cares behind and sailing across the horizon? Check out these great cruise deals – there’s something for everyone.
Fun and games in Alaska’s wild frontier
EXPERIENCE Alaska with a Carnival Cruise and you’ll fall in love with the ship and the shore.
Waves of fun on the high seas
ON this cruise, passengers were afforded the royal treatment from the moment they stepped on board.
The best cruise holiday deals
SET sail for the Mediterranean, circumnavigate Australia or take an Asian adventure on board the world’s best liners.
Still in awe of the Northern Lights
ASTRONOMER John Mason is happy to share his love of this northern phenomenon, writes Chanel Parratt.
Why Andrew Denton loves Antarctica
SATIRIST and presenter Andrew Denton tells Escape why Antarctica’s wildness and desolation leave him feeling invigorated .
Suite dreams on Antarctic cruise
TRAVELLING to the end of the Earth can now be done in hedonistic comfort, writes Roderick Eime.
Not quite the world’s edge
THE Argentinian city of Ushuaia has been famous for many things, not least as the southernmost outpost of the Earth, writes Brad Crouch.
Best cruises in National Cruise Week
IT’S National Cruise Week from September 2 to September 9, so cruise companies will be keen to take your custom. Brad Crouch handpicks six deals.
100 years later, Gallipoli’s a cruise
THE luxury cruise liner Queen Elizabeth will make a special visit to Gallipoli to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Anzac landings in World War I.
Hit the high seas with these awesome cruise deals
BRAD Crouch has searched high and low to find the best cruise deals on offer for some fascinating and exotic locations.
This week’s best cruise deals
THIS week’s cruise specials include options for seafaring in the Pacific and the south China Sea, or river cruising the Mississippi or the Danube.
Cruises deals through Europe, Asia and the Pacific
WHETHER you’re in search of an open ocean adventure or a meandering river journey, we’ve got a cruise deal to suit you.
When waves of romance
EXOTIC destinations and a relaxed atmosphere make cruises great opportunities to meet someone very special, writes Angela Saurine.
Cast off with these great cruise deals
BRAD Crouch has sought out some of the best cruise deals from around the globe. Visit the historic sites of the Aegean or go on a Jewish cruise.
All aboard! Amazing cruise deals
BRAD Crouch has found some real beauties this week, with cruise deals to suit all types of voyagers in a variety of settings.
Cruise your way around Canada and Alaska
Brad Crouch tracks down the best deals for cruising Canada and Alaska, finding great rates on short and extended trips.
Magic on the high seas with Radiance
THE ports of call may not always live up to expectations but the packed cruise programs provide just the right entertainment, writes Barry O’Brien.
Ship gets into red nose spirit
THE Carnival Spirit cruise ship sailed into Sydney Harbour looking the part for Red Nose Day.
Time floes while having an ice day in Alaska
ALASKA’S wild frontier is enjoying a new gold rush, in tourist dollars, as visitors spend up big both on land and at sea, writes Brad Crouch.
Kate brings a regal touch to glamourous superliner
THE Duchess of Cambridge had time for one last event before the birth of her first child. Brian Crisp was there as the Princess launched a glamourous new superliner.
Luxury cruise ship boom in Europe
THE cruising boom is giving birth to a host of luxury vessels, writes Brad Crouch.
Hot cruise deals coming your way
EMBARK on a decadent oceanic voyage with one of these great cruise deals.
Living the high life aboard Avalon Expression
GRAHAM Crouch discovers that there are plenty of good things to see and enjoy on Europe’s waterways.
Sail away with these cruise deals
MODERN cruise ships are like floating cities – awash with restaurants, bars and casinos. Enjoy the full smorgasbord by booking one of these deals.
An icy expedition to the Arctic Circle
TRAVELLERS don’t often get to observe the workings on a ship’s bridge while admiring the wonders of the northern reaches of Canada, writes Sarah Nicholson.
Meet the crew of the Carnival Spirit
DEANNE Bawden met some of Carnival Spirit’s crew and asked them about their homes and their adventures on the seas.
This amazing $687m ship is no fantasy
THIS $687 million ship includes the longest waterslide at sea, a 4D cinema, nightclub, teens area, playroom, theatre, shops, Formula One simulator and four pools.
Deep into the wilderness of Borneo on the Orion
AN ORION voyage allows passengers to venture far from the usual Indonesian tourist attractions and discover a different world, writes John Borthwick.
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