Cruise Features
If you’ve never been on a cruise before and you are not sure of what to expect, have a scroll down through our cruise features to see what different cruises can offer you. There are so many different choices when it comes to cruise lines and ships and each individual company offers a range of things to keep you occupied throughout your floating holiday.
Typically, all cruises will include features such as entertainment, dining, health and wellbeing, and security. Some cruises are designed to focus specifically on a main feature, such as golf cruises. Know what to expect on your next cruise. Click on each of the features below to find out more.
Cruise Dining
Speciality dining sparks a new era in cruising. Ten to 15 years ago, some 80 per cent of all cruise ship meals were served in the main dining room. Today, that figure has dropped to about 15 per cent...read more
Oriana Cruise Ships
For Sydneysiders, a glimpse of the majestic Oriana as she glided through the waters of Port Jackson, or towering over her Circular Quay...read more
Cruise Day Spas
Day spas at sea are becoming so advanced in luxury and technology they are giving their land-based counterparts a run for their money. When the spa on a cruiseship is voted as better than land-based havens...read more
Ports on Cruises
With more than 1800 ports to choose from, cruise passengers will never run out of new places to visit. What's more, the list is continuously...read more
Cruise Auctions
Sold! - to the man in the shorts and sun hat. Art auctions at sea are a casual way to gain some quality art. Cruise-ship sponsored art auctions feature a gallery of highly desirable artwork, ranging from original cartoon cels to lithographs that are signed and numbered...read more
Cruise Shops
From the minute you step on board your ship, you are tempted to open your purse wide and spend, spend, spend. The photographer...read more
Cruise Jitters
Common misconceptions about cruising prevent many people from taking the plunge. With a bit of insider knowledge, you can choose the right ship to match your tastes and leave your worries on the quayside...read more
Singles Cruising
Cruising is great if you're single but are solo travellers getting a rough deal from cruise companies? read more
Cruise History
When Sydney Harbour hosts Queen Elizabeth 2 and Queen Mary 2 next year some watching will remember an earlier wartime event...read more
Queen Mary Cruises
Although launched into troubled waters in 1934, Queen Mary is today acclaimed as the most legendary "monarch" of the Atlantic...read more
Cruise Shore Excursions
Speciality dining sparks a new era in cruising. Ten to 15 years ago, some 80 per cent of all cruise ship meals were served in the main...read more
Golf Cruises
With more than 50 million golfers worldwide and nearly two million in Australia and the nearby islands, golf fits very neatly with the active...read more
The Modern Cruiser
This is the profile of the modern cruise passenger, according to the latest market research issued by the New York-based Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). Although the survey was conducted in North America...read more
Cruise Security
By any measure it was one of the more bizarre incidents in recent cruise history. On November 5, 2005, a group of "pirates" tried to attack Seabourn Spirit. The ship was making its way southward...read more
Maiden Calls
With more than 1800 ports to choose from, cruise passengers will never run out of new places to visit. What's more, the list is continuously growing. For example, Silversea Cruises alone plans to call...read more
Room with a View
Sailing in or sailing out? Many believe nothing equals the adrenaline rush of sailing into an exotic or familiar port, while sailing out can be, even better.read more
Around the world in 100 Days
For many serious travellers, a world cruise – or part thereof – is the ultimate journey. David McGonigal looks at the wide range of options.read more
Queer Eye for the Pink Buy
Tapping into a relatively new market and a group with a large disposable income, companies are offering cruises especially for the gay and lesbian community.read more
Dollars and Sense
Although a cruise may be advertised as ‘all inclusive’ you may find ‘extras’ add up substantially and you get hit with a big bill at the end of your cruise. read more