I’m a terrible New Zealander. I don’t play rugby, the term “sweet as” is not part of my vocabulary, and worst of all there’s so much of our beautiful country I’ve never even visited. Sailing on the incredible Norwegian Jewel, I managed to change that. Our 10-night voyage with Norwegian Cruise Line gave us a summery taster of New Zealand’s best of the best, and it’s all right on our doorstep. Whether you’re a thrill seeker looking to get active or you barely plan to move off your beach towel, travelling on a cruise gives you the freedom to travel your way. Starting our journey in the charming ..read more

On the 20th of January I boarded the MS Maasdam in Auckland Harbour for a cruise that took me up to Norfolk Island and around New Zealand on an amazing two-week voyage which would blow me away. We left Auckland Harbour at around nine o’clock in the evening on the 20th of January 2020.  I had never travelled before, so I was quite anxious but also raring to be adventurous and finally spread those wings that Kiwis are so famous for. Some might ask why you’d cruise in your own country. I’d say: “Why not.” New Zealand is a beautiful country. I have lived here for 52 years, born and raised, and I ..read more

Whether or not you read the news these days, it’s hard to avoid stories about COVID-19 - more commonly known as coronavirus. While the vast majority of cases have been confined to the inland Hubei region of China, around the globe travellers are beginning to question whether this virus should have them altering their plans. We’ve got all the latest on what it means to go cruising at this time of international turmoil and media-stoked anxiety. First things first: yes, there have been cruise ship cases. Many cruise fans will be aware of the plight of the “coronavirus cruise ship” Diamond Prince ..read more

One of the most futuristic experiences you can have on any cruise is getting a drink from Royal Caribbean’s Bionic Bar. Just tap in your custom designed drink order and watch as a robotic arm selects exactly what you’ve asked for and mixes it up for you. Of course the one catch is that, to try this piece of tasty tech wizardry, you have to be sailing aboard one of Royal Caribbean’s ships which feature the Bionic Bartender, like Ovation of the Seas for example. But you don’t have to set out to sea just yet to get a taste of the experience that the Bionic Bartender can offer you. Cruise Sale Fi ..read more

As the Golden Princess prepares to leave Melbourne there are 2,600 passengers on board with over 1,000 crew members to help make the cruise across the Tasman a dream.  Departing Melbourne in the afternoon, the onboard sailaway party begins and it's time to set sail to New Zealand.  The first stage show of the cruise commences at 7:30pm in the Princess Theatre, entitled ‘Let Me Entertain You’. The first two days heading across the Tasman are sea days, however there are plenty of activities to keep you occupied. It’s an early start when Golden Princess calls into Fiordland, with a 7am arriva ..read more

On November 23, 2019, the MS Noordam of Holland America Line departed Auckland harbour for a 14-day voyage around New Zealand and Australia. The 936 foot cruise liner carried just short of 2000 guests in style and comfort, offering patrons an experience nothing short of magical. The cruise first stopped in sunny Tauranga, where passengers were treated to breathtaking views from the top of Mt Maunganui, and a sampling of the Bay of Plenty’s exquisite beaches. Following this was Napier, and the day after, windy Wellington – New Zealand’s capital city. Complimentary shuttles ferried us into the ..read more

There’s an exciting new cruise ship arriving Down Under, and it’s bringing a family-sized boatload of entertainment and relaxation to our side of the world. Carnival Splendor is sailing into Sydney on 10 December this year, and will be the newest ship to be homeported year round in Australia. With its massive size (290m, 1150 crew, 3012 max guests) comes a whole raft of fun features, from a freshly designed WaterWorks park to the Serenity Adult Only Retreat. There’s a little bit of something for everyone aboard the magnificent Carnival Cruise Line ship, and it’s easy to experience it all, now ..read more

Gone are the days when cruising was for the older generation. As a 19 year old travelling with my girlfriend, we always believed cruise holidays were aimed towards the older, less adventurous kind of traveller but our view on cruising instantly changed as we embarked on the Dream Cruises ship Genting Dream. During our five-night Southeast Asia cruise, we visited three different ports: Pulau Redang - an island off the coast of Malaysia, Sihanoukville - a coastal town in Cambodia, and Laem Chabang - a port city in Thailand. At each of these ports, we disembarked the ship to participate in a f ..read more

Almost every cruise fan has dreamed of cruising on a ship designed to suit their every whim. Now you have the chance to create your very own cruise ship design and share it with the world - plus, you’ll be putting yourself in the draw to win a free 7 night Carnival cruise at the same time! Cruise Sale Finder has partnered with Carnival Cruise Line to bring our cruise community Build My Cruise Ship, a fun drag-and-drop game that’ll have you choosing your favourite features to add to a Carnival cruise ship. Once you’ve got things just as you want them, it’s easy to share your creation with the ..read more

Let us introduce you to Royal Caribbean’s Quantum Ultra Class cruise ship named Spectrum of the Seas. Guests onboard this ship will be completely immersed in the local culture, language, customs and practices of the region they visit. Enjoy Royal Caribbean’s signature service and amenities as you cruise from Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan. Read on to discover just what you can experience when you sail onboard Spectrum of the Seas.   Gastronomic Delights You’ve probably heard about Spectrum’s innovative Bionic Bar where two robotic bartenders flawlessly create the cocktail of you ..read more