By Bernadette Chua and Peter Lynch Investigators from three countries are today continuing to piece together the weekend events that led up to the dramatic rescue of 1,300 passengers and crew from the Viking Sky, which was hit by huge storms in Norway and lost power in all four engines. The helicopter evacuation of over […]
The summer cruise season is drawing to a close, but you can be sure that the lines and guests are already gearing up for the next. In fact, the countdown has already started. The new season will bring new ships, fresh upgrades and some stunning new destinations and activities. Because Australians are now booking 10 […]
Dublin has joined a list of popular European destinations to crack down on cruise passengers, as it halves the number of calls made by cruise lines by 2021. In a statement from the Dublin port authority, the company said that following the rising number of cruise ships stopping at the port, and what it described […]
When is a baggage limit not a baggage limit? That was the conundrum facing Cruise Passenger reader Christine Curtis when Cunard issued her ticket for a cruise on the Queen Elizabeth, leaving tomorrow. Cruisers know that cruise terminals do not have baggage weighing machines and guards ready to single out overweight baggage. That’s why it […]
Few people visit Alaska without spending some time at Denali National Park, and with good reason, writes Teresa Ooi. Denali National Park and Preserve, in the centre of the Alaska Range, encompasses six million acres of wild terrain where you can hike, cycle or take a tour to spot wild animals including moose, caribou, wolves, […]
Silversea, the ultra-luxe expedition and cruise brand, is changing at a rapid rate since it partnered with Royal Caribbean. Spurred by enormous competition from fresh lines to the luxury space and fuelled by investment from its partnership with Royal Caribbean, Silversea is diversifying and introducing new, groundbreaking products at a rapid rate. And we can […]
Liz Jarvis, travel expert and Editor of Cruise International, offers her advice on Japan cruises Q. Both my husband and I are desperate to go to Japan. Which Japan cruises would you recommend? Japan is one of my favourite destinations and a cruise is the perfect way to experience everything it has to offer. Whether you choose […]
My wife and I are sailing on the Norwegian Escape this summer and are very excited as it’s my wife’s first cruise and my first since I was in my teens. The ship looks very fun but I keep seeing reviews of it being too crowded. Has anyone had this experience on this ship or […]
Going on Rhapsody of the seas this June. Stops are: Kotor, Montenegro , Corfu, Greece, Piraeus (Athens), Greece , Mykonos, Greece, Argostoli, Greece, round trip from Venice. It’s our 10th cruise, but we’ve never been out of North America. I like doing excursions from the ship, but they seem limited. Any highlights, favorites, tips? We […]
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