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Quantum of the Seas is one of the largest ships to cruise Australian waters.
★★★1/2
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On board the cruise giant back in Australia for summer

One of the biggest ships to cruise Australian waters, Quantum of the Seas, manages to (mostly) not feel too crowded, despite having close to 5000 passengers aboard.

  • by Craig Platt
View of an underwater crater at Pinnacle Rock in the Galapagos Islands.

Small, remote, exclusive: Eco-friendly cruising is booming in these islands

The Galapagos Islands are a wildlife wonder, and one of the few destinations where passenger ships are getting it right by treading lightly on the environment.

  • by Brian Johnston
The adults-only Solarium on board Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas.

Adults-only areas on cruise ships are getting bigger and better

If you’re looking for family-friendly holiday options while secretly craving adult me-time, then big cruise ships have the solution for you.

  • by Brian Johnston
Scarlet Night party on Virgin Voyages… The cruise line courts a younger demographic.

‘We made some mistakes’: Why ‘sex sells’ failed for Virgin’s cruise line

The association with sex is something Richard Branson’s cruise line is trying to leave behind, though they won’t be letting children on board any time soon.

  • by Jenny Southan
Celebrity Ascent.
★★★★★
Ship reviews

This cruise giant will convert you to the joys of big ships

Despite accommodating up to 3260 passengers, Celebrity Ascent delivers outstanding design and a rich choice of dining and entertainment options.

  • by Ute Junker
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Take in Abu Dhabi’s futuristic architecture as you sail into Zayed Port.

Port guide: Abu Dhabi, UAE

It might be the conservative cousin of Dubai, but wealthier Abu Dhabi has rolled out ambitious tourism and cultural projects, and is a sight to behold.

  • by Brian Johnston
Hamburg and the Elbe River.

Port guide: Hamburg, Germany

Fast-moving Hamburg is a great trading city with a spectacularly redeveloped waterfront and makes a refreshing change from Europe’s old towns.

  • by Brian Johnston
Gentoo penguins at Port Lockroy, Antractica.

Antarctica’s most popular (and adorable) man-made attraction is back

Last summer, the famous Penguin Post Office was off-limits due to the threat of avian flu, so its workers got creative.

  • by Katrina Lobley
Seabourn Encore in Sydney.

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
The Viking ship the Yi Dun docked in Shanghai.

Asia’s imminent cruise boom is great news for Aussies

Asia tantalises with long coastlines, culture-dense cities and fabulous archipelagos. Now the cruise focus has finally turned towards this under-cruised continent.

  • by Brian Johnston

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