Step aboard Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas or Quantum of the Seas, where your Cruise Holiday dreams come to life. These ships aren’t just vessels; they’re floating playgrounds for families, thrill-seekers, and anyone looking for a GREAT time. Dive into Family Fun: Kids’ Paradise: Ovation and Quantum have got your little ones covered with…

Australia boasts a diverse coastline offering something for every cruiser, from sun-drenched coral reefs and rainforests to historic cities and remote islands. Here are 10 top cruise destinations from Australia: Whitsunday Islands, Queensland Discover pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and lush islands. Explore Whitehaven Beach, considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and…

The cruise industry continues to grow with 50+ cruise lines operating in waters around the world today. Things aren’t slowing down either with the projected passenger volume for cruises in 2019 estimated to hit 30 million!  With all this excitement we decided to put a short list together featuring THE most impressive ships on the…

Japan is quickly becoming an international holiday hit for all types of travellers, with a cruise you can relax knowing these carefully curated itineraries will show you the best the country has to offer at an affordable price avoiding expensive accomodation, meals and tours.

  The 2019-2020 Australia & New Zealand Program release is almost here for Princess Cruises! This will officially be the cruise lines largest deployment with over 900 cruise nights and a capacity for a massive 200,000 guests across 5 ships, the new Majestic Princess returns plus 2 massive itineraries from Perth will see Princess Cruises…

Introducing the ‘Pay It Off’ plan with Deck Chair Cruising! You can now set up your very own custom payment plan, ideal for those looking to pay off an upcoming cruise by breaking down the total cost into easy to manage payments – just like a lay-by. Please note: The ‘Pay It Off’ plan is best utilised for…

Cruising is the fastest growing segment within the leisure market with Australia being named the fastest growing passenger market in the world. Larger than life ships are being built every year and although many love the grandeur of holidaying on the largest cruise ships on earth, there is a lot to be said for intimate…

On Friday I was lucky enough to step onboard the newly refurbished Dawn Princess. The Dawn is being ‘Australianised’ with the addition of a beer garden and wine festival. Dining onboard is getting a make over with a new Italian Cafe (the pizza’s looked to die for!) as well as a make over for the…

Royal Caribbean are known for having the largest ships in service, constantly outdoing themselves with first-at-sea experiences and they have done it yet again. On Friday the Harmony of the Seas was floated for the very first time in waters off western France, showing that it was on track for the first voyage from Southampton…

If you are anything like I was before starting at Deck Chair Cruising, my idea of cruisers were that of cramped cabins, sub-par food, that distinct RSL smell and of course Titanic. Like most people, I don’t like admitting I am wrong, but here goes…. boy was I wrong! My partner and I recently took a short…