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…
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…
After a multi million dollar dry dock, the revitalised Dawn Princess is ready to set sail with new and exciting features, giving cruises even more reasons to fall in love with royalty. Beer and wine enthusiasts can enjoy the Beer and Wine Festival held twice during every cruise of more than 7 days, with the top…
Some people dream of a white Christmas, while others dream of a coastal Christmas. But if you are anything like us, there really isn’t anything quite like a cruising Christmas. Without lifting a finger, your Christmas feast will be prepared leaving more time to spend with the family. Entertainment for all ages is only a…
We’re getting into the best time of year to cruise the South Pacific, which is great for those wanting to escape the winter chill. From June to September, the weather is drier and a bit cooler, which means 23 degree averages – still fantastic swimming weather! Instead of being swaddled in layers just to keep warm,…
P&O has partnered with one of the world’s toughest adventure challenge series to bring you a different kind of dirty weekend. Get knee-deep in the mud as you tough it out to complete physical challenges that will push you to the limit. Then spend the rest of your cruise taking a well-deserved break. The Sunshine…
P&O Cruises have just announced that they are expanding their fleet, acquiring two new ships to be based in Australia. That means, with a grand total of 5 ships in the P&O Australia fleet, there’ll be even more cruises to even more exotic destinations for you to choose from. This comes after the recent release…
Royal Caribbean will cruise out of Queensland for the first time next year. Legend of the Seas is moving to Brisbane for the 2015-16 summer season to travel on itineraries around Australia and to the Pacific Islands. One of the largest ships able to cruise through the Brisbane River, Legend of the Seas will bring 11 decks…
Cruisers who just don’t have time for long holidays will have much better options with the latest P&O program. P&O’s 2015-16 program will be on sale soon with more short itineraries and new ports on offer. There’s now even more P&O SeaBreaks two to four night trips, with new Melbourne departures and sailings to Mooloolaba and…
Summer cruising will be bigger and better than ever when Golden Princess moves to Melbourne in October next year. Golden Princess will become the fifth Princess ship based in Australia and the largest cruise ship ever to be based in Melbourne. Currently cruising North America, Golden Princess’s Australian season will include round trips to New…