The best type of cruise to relax
Sometimes it takes a few days at sea to really chill out.
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Sally Macmillan
Traveller's resident Cruise Director, Sally Macmillan is a relatively recent cruise convert and long-time journalist who has a serious sailing habit. Sally has edited Cruise Passenger magazine for four years, and writes a weekly cruise column and cruise-related features for Traveller.
Is this the world's most luxurious cruise ship?
Once you recover from the initial impression of palatial opulence, the true level of luxury reveals itself gradually in the meticulous attention to detail.
Adults only cruising: A luxurious way to find romance at sea
There aren't many dedicated adults-only ships, but these are specifically designed for the over-18s.
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A new Dawn as P&O; stalwart set for facelift
Pacific Dawn is the latest member of P&O; Cruises' fleet to be booked in for a major facelift.
The Cruise Director
Making your bookings a shore thing
Don't leave booking shore excursions to the last minute.
Cruising Tips
How to pack for a cruise: Four things you shouldn't forget
Going on a cruise is a bit different to the stock-standard holiday. Here's a guide on how to not over-pack.
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Viking Ocean Cruises' award-winning performance
Viking is winning some of the world's most prestigious cruising awards.
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The big Viking taking over
River and ocean cruise lines are making some interesting cross-overs.
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Bigger isn't better: Six of the world's coolest small ships
You don't have to cruise on a monster: Set sail on one of the world's small, but uber-luxurious ships.
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How to keep fit on a cruise
River cruise lines are ramping up the pace of their shore tours to appeal to a more independent, fitness-conscious generation of travellers.
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Cunard's Queen Mary 2 impresses with $177m remaster
The most extensive upgrade the ship has received and by all accounts, the results are impressive.
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Festive winter holidays on Europe's waterways
Visiting Europe's Christmas markets is the main reason for the surge in demand for winter river cruises.
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Cruise to your own island in the sun
A relaxing day on the beach sounds like an appealing part of a cruise itinerary, but some destinations are so busy that it's anything but relaxing.
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How to avoid paying tips on cruises
Compulsory gratuity charges would have to be the biggest bugbear for Australian cruisers.
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What cruise ship is best for me?
Cruising really isn't all about enormous resort-style ships though there's plenty to choose from if that's your thing.
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