Category: Cruise Tips
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Seven Reasons a Cruise is the Best Kind of Holiday
OzCruising Developers
Australians love to cruise – more than a million Aussies took one last year. If you’re not yet among the converts, consider these seven reasons a cruise is the best kind of holiday.
1. Simplify your packing
Moving from hotel to hotel is stressful. When you’re on the move, you’re bound to leave things behind [...]
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The Best River Cruises in Asia in 2016
Taking a river cruise on the historic waterways of South-East Asia and India is becoming increasingly popular among travellers who like to mix a sense of adventure with well-organised trips and top-quality shipboard accommodation. You don’t have to fly for 24 hours to get there – a big plus for Aussies – and while more [...]
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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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Top 10 Cruise Regions Around the World
Whether your passion is glorious scenery, heritage and culture or adventurous activity, the cruise world has something for you. These top ten cruise regions each have something amazing to offer.
Aegean
Sandwiched between Turkey and Greece, the Aegean Sea is Mediterranean cruising at its best. Count on Crusader castles, Greek ruins, whitewashed villages, chic holiday [...]
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The Best European River Cruises in 2016
River cruising in Europe next year promises more new ships and itineraries than ever before. While there’s still enormous demand for cruises on the Rhine and Danube, France and Portugal are increasingly popular destinations – and cruise lines are going all-out with exclusive shore excursions. Here, we take a look at the best European river [...]
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The Best Luxury Adventure Cruises
Expedition cruising has come a long way since the days of embarking on spartan Russian ships for arduous explorations of the world’s most far-flung regions. Although that type of hardcore travel is still very popular, the scope and style of expedition cruising has expanded to include luxury “soft-adventure” cruising.
Today there are several lines that [...]
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Are River Cruises Worth It?
Wondering what to do for your next holiday? Are river cruises worth it? Here are five reasons why we think this style of travel ought to float your boat.
1. River cruising is easy
For most of human history, rivers have provided the easiest way to travel and, despite the invention of tarred roads and [...]
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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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The Best Time of Year to Cruise to Get a Bargain
When you book your cruise can sometimes influence how much you pay for it, but what about the timing of your cruise holiday itself? Here are five tips on the times of year most likely to provide a bargain-priced cabin.
1. Avoid major holidays
Obviously, school holidays are always the busiest time, especially on [...]
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