Cruises
Are drinks packages worth it? 18 of cruising’s biggest questions, answered
Want to know how to score a seat at the Captain’s Table, or whether to splurge on a balcony suite or premium drinks package? We’ve got you covered.
- by Brian Johnston
Six must-do shore highlights of a Mekong River cruise
Travellers wanting two passport stamps for the price of one holiday should put both Vietnam and Cambodia on their itinerary.
- by Penny Watson
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Ship reviews
Ship review: 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
The best part of a cruise is sailing away
The most pleasurable moment in cruising might be the wonderful sail away from port, when you’re doing nothing much at all but gazing at the sea.
- by Brian Johnston
The wonderland dubbed ‘The Impossible Garden’ shouldn’t exist at all
Butterflies, birdsong, azaleas and rhododendrons, Californian redwood and even Wollemi pines flourish in this “impossible garden”.
- by Steve McKenna
How is the cruise industry doing post-pandemic? Quite nicely, thank you
Cruising has made a startling comeback since the pandemic, and Australians are among its greatest enthusiasts. But will the trend continue?
- by Brian Johnston
Avoid the ‘single supplement’: How to cruise solo without paying twice the price
Cruising solo can be better, cheaper and smarter – here’s how to make the most of a solo cruise.
- by Kristie Kellahan
Opinion
Ocean cruises
There’s one type of traveller that still bothers to dress well
On holiday, people not only love to take a break from routine, often they indulge in a bit of role playing or let loose a different side of their personality. Clothes can help that.
- by Lee Tulloch
The world’s 15 greatest seas and how to explore them in comfort
Dreaming of sailing the seven seas? Even better, match these 15 amazing expanses of water with the best lines for a cruise of a lifetime.
- by Brian Johnston
Opinion
Ocean cruises
Forget driverless cars, crewless ships are on the way
Crewless ships might be sailing over the horizon sooner than you think. So how do you feel about sailing on a cruise without a captain?
- by Brian Johnston