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STORY BY PAUL HUGHES, JANUARY 2023
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IMAGE BY FERNANDO JORGE
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Ocean cruising is arguably the best overall "value holiday" option anywhere in the world.
You can cover all your transport, quality accommodation with daily room attendants, delicious all-you-can-eat food on tap all day, plus amazing live shows and other entertainment for adults and kids alike every day and night.
Included are the fabulous pools and spas, high quality theme-park style activities (photos from our recent cruise to the Pacific Islands on Royal Caribbean's "Quantum of the Seas" ), as well as sensational new scenery, experiences and adventures in your ports of call.
If you haven't already guessed, Royal Caribbean is our preferred cruise line. It has the five largest cruise ships in the world (and the largest cruising from Australia), is mid-range on price and at the upper end on quality, entertainment and overall service.
Check out the Royal Caribbean website and see for yourself.
You can cover all your transport, quality accommodation with daily room attendants, delicious all-you-can-eat food on tap all day, plus amazing live shows and other entertainment for adults and kids alike every day and night.
Included are the fabulous pools and spas, high quality theme-park style activities (photos from our recent cruise to the Pacific Islands on Royal Caribbean's "Quantum of the Seas" ), as well as sensational new scenery, experiences and adventures in your ports of call.
If you haven't already guessed, Royal Caribbean is our preferred cruise line. It has the five largest cruise ships in the world (and the largest cruising from Australia), is mid-range on price and at the upper end on quality, entertainment and overall service.
Check out the Royal Caribbean website and see for yourself.
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NEW ZEALANDER CALLUM BULLOCH, 10, ON THE "FLOWRIDER"
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AN INSTRUCTER PUTS SPORTS STAFF THROUGH THEIR 'I FLY' PACES
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ABOVE: ADULTS AND KIDS ALIKE LOVED THE DODGEM CARS
LEFT: THE 12-METRE HIGH ROCK CLIMBING WALL WAS NOT JUST A FUN ACTIVITY. THOSE WHO RUNG THE BELL AT THE TOP ALSO HAD A SENSATIONAL VIEW FROM 25 METRES ABOVE THE OCEAN. |
Cruising from Australia and New Zealand is a multi-billion dollar business that took a massive hit during the Covid pandemic, but it’s bouncing back at a rapid rate.
Regular cruisers are lining up in droves to “get back on the bike” (or ship), so to speak, and there are plenty of first time cruisers joining them.
If you’ve never cruised before, it’s worth checking it out.
Due to Australia’s favourable weather, cruises operate year round, with the peak season from early Spring until late Autumn. Peak cruising time in New Zealand is October to April, with a short winter season from April to July.
Search the different cruise company websites, chat to a travel agent, or simply search online for “best cruise deals” or “cruise to ......." and add your destination.
Regular cruisers are lining up in droves to “get back on the bike” (or ship), so to speak, and there are plenty of first time cruisers joining them.
If you’ve never cruised before, it’s worth checking it out.
Due to Australia’s favourable weather, cruises operate year round, with the peak season from early Spring until late Autumn. Peak cruising time in New Zealand is October to April, with a short winter season from April to July.
Search the different cruise company websites, chat to a travel agent, or simply search online for “best cruise deals” or “cruise to ......." and add your destination.
JAMIE'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT WAS JUST ONE OF 30 DINING AREAS, BARS, LOUNGES, SPECIALITY RESTAURANTS, CAFES AND COFFEE SHOPS.
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YOUR CHOICE TO DRESS UP FOR DINNER AND A NIGHT OUT, ENJOY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN CASUAL GEAR OR RELAX POOLSIDE IN SWIMMING ATTIRE.
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Major ocean cruise companies operating from Australian ports are Carnival, Celebrity, Cunard, Holland America Line, Norwegian, Princess, P&O and Royal Caribbean. They carry 1.35 million Australians, or over 6% of the total population, and stop at 47 Australian ports.
Thirteen major cruise lines usually sail from New Zealand ports, offering cruises around New Zealand and to Australia, Asia, Europe and North America.
Cruise lines operating out of New Zealand include Azamara, Celebrity, Coral Expeditions (NZ east coast), Cunard, Holland America, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania, Ponant (mainly to Great Barrier Reef), Princess, Regent Seven Seas, Seabourn, Silver Seas and Viking.
Thirteen major cruise lines usually sail from New Zealand ports, offering cruises around New Zealand and to Australia, Asia, Europe and North America.
Cruise lines operating out of New Zealand include Azamara, Celebrity, Coral Expeditions (NZ east coast), Cunard, Holland America, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania, Ponant (mainly to Great Barrier Reef), Princess, Regent Seven Seas, Seabourn, Silver Seas and Viking.
IF THE MANY DRINK OPTIONS AVAILABLE IN THE 13 BARS AND LOUNGES DON'T SUIT YOUR STYLE, CONCOCT YOUR OWN AT THE BIONIC BAR
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MORE THAN A DOZEN POOLS AND SPAS - INCLUDING ADULTS ONLY AND TODDLERS ONLY - WITH MOVIES AND LIVE MUSIC
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So:
Problem solved - just take a cruise!
Discover more about the amazing entertainment on board the top cruise ships.
Exactly where is Oceania and the South Pacific Islands.
Welcam to beautiful Vanuatu.
Read why Cruising is so Addictive.
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- Are you searching for a great relaxing holiday, with or without phones (by your choice)?
- Where you can jump into adventure activities or simply relax by a heated pool or spa and read a book?
- Where unlimited food and entertainment are on hand at no extra cost?
- Where every port offers wonderful new places to explore?
- Absolutely budget friendly - travel, food, accommodation, resort-style environment, entertainment and the ability to explore new destinations all for around the same cost as a reasonable hotel room?
Problem solved - just take a cruise!
Discover more about the amazing entertainment on board the top cruise ships.
Exactly where is Oceania and the South Pacific Islands.
Welcam to beautiful Vanuatu.
Read why Cruising is so Addictive.
Back to the Home Page
