Family-friendly cruises have become a significant attraction for holidaymakers, and the cruise industry has evolved to accommodate the new generation. Royal Caribbean International is embracing the change by building mega-ships that resemble floating fun parks with attractions to satisfy...
The modern cruise ship market is extremely competitive, and builders utilise the services of world renowned architects. Pacific Dawn is no exception, being designed in 1991 by Renzo Piano, an Italian architect famous for creating expansive people-friendly buildings that...
As the name implies, Carnival cruise ships are all about fun and festivity. The onboard entertainments and amazing destinations, although reason enough for taking a Carnival cruise, are just part of the attraction. Another area where Carnival really shines...
One of the greatest concerns of first time cruisers is the fear of getting seasick. Anyone who has experienced sea sickness will sympathise, as it is a condition that can ruin a voyage. Fortunately, modern cruise ships utilise the...
Queen Elizabeth, the third vessel in the Cunard fleet, was launched in 2010. The ship is similar in many ways to sister ship Queen Victoria, with a cruise ship hull design rather than the ocean liner design of Queen...
Although 20 years old, the Sun Princess has been at the forefront of innovation until today. When launched, the vessel was the largest ship in the cruise industry, and outfitted with a range of features and amenities that have...
Every cruise line lures customers with a unique cruising style for their particular niche market. However, the growing popularity of mega ships has seen the development of huge vessels hosting activities for every taste and age group. Younger travellers...
During the past decade, cruising with the kids has become an extremely popular family vacation choice, and a lucrative market for cruise lines. It’s no wonder that so many new ships are being designed with all ages in mind....
Dawn Princess, launched in 1997, underwent refurbishment in 2009 and is now permanently based in Australia. The passenger capacity of 1,998 makes Dawn Princess a medium sized cruise ship in comparison with some of the recently launched mega-ships. Cruise...
The P&O Australia expansion is entering an exciting phase. In November 2015, two new vessels, Pacific Eden and Pacific Aria, will be joining the fleet. All up, five P&O ships will soon call Australia home, assisting the industry to...