Category: Cruise Ships
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Ten Reasons to be Excited about Cruising in 2016
OzCruising Developers
The choice and quality of cruises on offer gets better and better with every passing year. Upgraded facilities, new innovations and fresh locations see customers enjoying their oceanic journeys more than ever before. Here are a few reasons to be excited about cruising in 2016.
1. Activities
The expanded range of activities available on cruises [...]
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What does all-inclusive really mean?
When cruise lines advertise themselves as “all-inclusive” it pays to take a close look at what actually is included in the fare, as there is a world of difference between what is covered by budget, premium and ultra-luxury lines. What does “all-inclusive” mean? Let’s find out.
Certainly, all cruises include meals, snacks, accommodation, entertainment and [...]
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Seven Things You Didn’t Know About Cruising
Cruise ships keep getting bigger and designers keep dreaming up new and amazing things to do at sea. From staying in virtual reality rooms to wandering amidst real gardens, here are seven things you probably didn’t know you could do or see on a cruise ship.
Whizbang thrills
From skydiving to rock-climbing, ice-skating, surfing [...]
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A Transatlantic Crossing – Queen Mary 2 From New York
Few travel experiences match the glamour, heritage and thrill of a seven-night transatlantic crossing from Southampton to New York (or vice versa). This isn’t a cruise, it’s a crossing with a proud tradition. Legendary shipping line Cunard, who recently celebrated their 175th anniversary, have been providing a transatlantic service since 1840. Book a passage on [...]
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An Insider’s Tour of Norwegian Epic
Step aboard this mighty ship and you’ll quickly realise why she was named “Epic”. Launched in 2010 by Norwegian Cruise Line, Norwegian Epic weighs in at 155,873 GRT, stretches over 330 metres, and carries 4100 guests. But it’s not just her size that makes this ship impressive, as you’ll see on this insider tour.
Norwegian [...]
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Are Balcony Cabins Worth The Extra Cost?
A cruise is all about life on the high seas, so what could be better than being able to see the ocean at any time of the day or night?
Wake up, pull back the curtains and step out onto your own balcony. Voila! And how romantic to return to your stateroom after a great [...]
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Seven Things You Can Do for Free on Cruise Ships
Everyone talks about the great value of a cruise, where almost everything is included. But it’s true that some cruises have surcharges and add-ons so – apart from eating to your heart’s content and seeing the world – what can you do for free on a cruise ship?
Learn to dance
From waltz to [...]
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Five Of The Best Water Slides At Sea
Water slides are a big drawcard on cruise ships today, offering plenty of heart-pumping action for anyone who wants to do more than just laze by the pool. The new generation of at-sea water slides are bigger and more sophisticated than ever, offering hundreds of metres of twisting tubes, flashing lights and drop-out floors. Here’s [...]
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The World’s Most Expensive Cruise Ship Builds
You’ll get no change from a billion dollars if you set out to build a big cruise ship. And size really does matter. Here are the priciest heavyweights of the oceans.
Allure of the Seas
Cough up US$1.5 billion and you get yourself a cruise ship only slightly smaller than a US aircraft carrier, [...]
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Fascinating Facts About the World’s Biggest Cruise Ship
With a reputation for creating the biggest, smartest and most innovative cruise ships on the planet, Royal Caribbean International (RCI) delivers the wow factor for cruise customers. The biggest ship in RCI’s portfolio of floating pleasure domes – and the current holder of the title of biggest cruise ship in the world – is Allure [...]
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