Christmas 2022 Celebrations Your name* Your phone number* Your email address* Preferred event* Preferred event location (Central Coast or Sydney) Central Coast, Tuesday 6 December 2022 Sydney, Thursday 8 December 2022 Number of attendees* Number of guests attending One Two Three Attendee first and last names* Dietary Issues Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. The post [gravityform id="654" title="true"] appeared first on Cruise Express ..read more

  No matter how many sailings you’ve been on, you can always learn a few tips and tricks when booking a cruise to make your voyage as perfect as possible. Many of us have discovered some new things along the way and here are a few we’d like to share.   Choose the Right Ship  There are many factors to consider when choosing the most appropriate ship for you when booking your cruise. Remember the main three categories are Ocean, River and Expedition. Aside from the price and itinerary, the ship’s overall vibe and layout are also important. Some are luxurious, small or mid-size tar ..read more

Written by Managing Director of Cruise Express, Meg HillApril 2022 There is a lot to know before you go! What you need to know and do varies greatly based on the destination, airline and what you’re doing when you get there. Rules and regulations are changing all the time An agent can help navigate through the endless websites, watch for updates, assist to complete online forms, and simplify the process and any stress involved in pre-departure plans. What you’ll need (as of April 2022) At a minimum – to be at least double vaccinated (booster preferable if you qualify) or have an official med ..read more

The Coastal Wilds of Tasmania onboard Coral Discoverer – 17 to 26 January 2021 DAY 1: DEPARTING HOBART 17 Jan 2021 This morning the crew said goodbye to those who travelled onboard our Tasmania Circumnavigation, and Coral Discoverer was turned around ready for our new guests to board in the afternoon. All guests were onboard Coral Discoverer after completing our SailSAFE and pre-boarding checks, and we departed at 4:45 pm. The mandatory muster drill took place shortly after, then Arron introduced the crew. We all came up for Captain’s Welcome Drinks and ..read more

Broome to Darwin onboard Coral Adventurer – 14 to 24 May 2021 DAY 1: DEPARTING BROOME 14 May 2021 The day began for many of our guests in Darwin as we had to fulfill quarantine requirements at the airport before boarding the Alliance charter flight QQ775714 for Broome to join up with the rest of the guests at the Broome Civic Centre & our final clearance before catching the Broome Taxi Bus to the Wharf. Once on board the Coral Adventurer we could relax & prepare for our cruise northwards along the little-known Kimberley coastline. By 3pm we had cleared Roebuck Bay & wer ..read more

THE GOLDEN GIRL Embrace the slow lane on a UK cruise aboard traditional sailing ship ‘Golden Horizon’ by Rebecca Barnes @ The Jewish Chronicle (thejc.com) It’s a sultry July evening, the water is millpond still and there’s not a cloud in the cornflower blue sky. But I’m not in tropical climes, I’m in south east England — and about to sail into the sunset on the maiden voyage of Tradewind Voyages’ Golden Horizon. This is ‘staycation’ cruising, and with specially composed classical music setting the scene, the evening has a real sense of drama and anticipation. Sail aways are always a holid ..read more

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Princess Cruises Innovative Technology Written by Noni Lawson Cruise Express Travel Specialist February 2020 The Ocean Medallion is a wearable device that is being used in place of the cruise card, on some of Princess’s ships, Ruby Princess being one of them to start, with a view to this innovative technology being rolled out on all of their ships. It is approximately the size of a 10 cent piece and is worn in a number of accessories, including pendants, bracelets, sports bands and clips. This waterproof device is interactive for guests and staff alike. The medallion is given to you at che ..read more

Christmas will be here again before you know it so now’s the time to plan your next festive escape In that spirit, a ‘part-time’ Christmas scrooge from Australia rediscovers the joy of the season on a Yuletide Markets cruise with Riviera Travel from Hungary to Slovakia and Austria. By Andrew Mevissen Don’t get me wrong, I love Christmas. But like the Olympics, I just think Christmas should be celebrated every four years. There’s so much rushing, stressing and preparing that the storybook magic of the season dwindles – for me anyway – and it all comes around so quickly each year. But last Ch ..read more

The far eastern part of Russia is a long way from the rest of civilisation but that certainly does not make it irrelevant. This sparsely populated natural wilderness north of China has beauty, ruggedness and a hardy feel. The landscape is dominated by mountains and volcanoes, tree pinned forests and vast open fields. It is spread over a large area – 17 million km2 – and has a modest population of 4 million out of a total Russian population of 146 million. All this makes it the perfect spot for nature lovers to visit. This part of Russia, however, is not just a wilderness playground. It has ci ..read more