Author: Earl L. Sinclair

Welcome to the next instalment in a series of articles from Cruise Advice in which we showcase some of the best cruise destinations around the world. Here, we will share some information about where you can cruise if joining a ship from these ports. As well, you’ll find some recommendations on how to spend a few days…

In a few months, the rivers of Europe will rage into action once again for another massive season of cruising on the rivers including the Rhine, Main and Danube and rivers in France, Portugal, Spain and many other exciting places. Over the course of the 6-7 months which make up the main part of the…

Port Kembla near Wollongong yesterday became the newest destination to join the Australian cruise map as Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas sailed into the NSW south coast port with 2,200 guests onboard as part of a seven-night voyage to Tasmania. The visit was also the first time a passenger cruise ship had berthed in the former…

While it is not often considered, there is usually a fascinating story behind a bottle of wine – where it came from, how it was made, how it is best served to maximise its flavour and many other points of interest. Among the many and varied shore excursions which are delivered with every APT European…

No need to worry or panic, but Pacific Dawn, one of the five ships in the P&O Cruises fleet, will be overrun next year by a load of canetoads and cockroaches (mythical nicknames, not real creatures) as passionate rugby league fans board the ship for the first-ever State of Origin fan cruise from Brisbane to Sydney.…

Travellers heading to New Zealand on a Princess Cruises voyage will notice elements of their destination creatively positioned all around their ship as part of a new cultural program to be introduced by the line. The ‘Across the Ditch’ program is aimed at immersing guests into New Zealand culture, both indigenous and modern and in…

Keen observers and experienced cruisers familiar with cruise ship décor will notice some particular similarities between Costa Luminosa and Australia’s own Carnival Spirit. There are many differences in terms of the holiday experienced offered onboard as the two ships are designed for passengers from different markets, however the two also come from very similar blueprints. It makes for…

If you’re still putting together your European holiday for later this year, a stack of onboard incentives are now in play across dozens of valid voyages on six different Oceania Cruises ships as part of a new ‘Best of Europe 2017’ promotion from the line. Incentives you can enjoy onboard include free internet plus a…

Mid-size ship operation Paul Gauguin Cruises, which in recent years has typically based itself in the South Pacific, is moving closer to Australian shores with new itineraries between Bali and Fiji featuring as part of its newly-released 2017 schedule. Debuting in next year’s lineup will be a pair of one-way voyages between Lautoka, Fiji and…

A variety of new itineraries and ways to see the frozen continent Antarctica, ranging in length from 26 days all the way down to 12.5 hours, have been released by expedition cruise operator Chimu Adventures for next summer, the 2017/18 polar exploration season. Headlining the new selection is a one-day opportunity to experience Antarctica via…