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Incredible Train Journeys Every Cruiser Should Consider. And Why!

…s and even up into Tanzania. It really is a magnificent experience. Indian Pacific Train In Australia it is possible to link a cruise to two iconic and famous Australian trains, and I have done both. The Indian Pacific Train is the most linked as it travels between Perth, which is close to the cruise port of Fremantle, and Sydney. On their website they list a wide range of cruise and rail combinations with multiple cruise lines including P&O, Cuna…

canada / Rocky Mountaineer

Rocky Mountaineer First Passage to the West – Live!

…arly days of the National Railway. This legendary route along the Canadian Pacific track is famous for uniting the country and connecting British Columbia to Canada over 125 years ago.Travel through the legendary Spiral Tunnels and pass by the spot where the last spike on the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. This is the only passenger rail service on this historic route, and its construction is one of the most important in Canadian history as…

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The Bizarre History of 6 Cruise Ships: You Won’t Believe What I Found!

…ships when they’re under construction… People embarking on P&O Australia’s Pacific Encounter may be a little surprised to learn that the ship had a catastrophic fire on board during its previous incarnation as the Star Princess. In March 2006, what was then the Star Princess was sailing off the coast of Jamaica with 3,813 guests. It was just before 3am that a crew member smelled burning. They couldn’t see anything and didn’t think it was a fire. B…

Paul Gauguin

Paul Gauguin Cruises Tips

…7 to 14-day round trips out of Papeete. They’re owned by a company called Pacific Beachcomber, who are the biggest operator of luxury resorts across the French Polynesian islands. They’ve been in business for over 25 years, so real experts in the region. The ship that serves as the Paul Gauguin originally came into service in 1998 and was bought by the Pacific Beachcomber in 2006 and became the Paul Gauguin to sail around this region. What do Pau…

Princess Cruises

I Test The 5 Changes Princess Cruises Has Made

…eally. So, during the pandemic, they got rid of four ships, the much-loved Pacific Princess, Star Princess, Sea Princess, and Sun Princess. They’re now focusing on bigger ships like the Regal Princess that I’m on, which is 3,550 passengers, or the newer ships, like the Sky Princess, Enchanted Princess, Discovery Princess, which is 3,660 passengers. So that’s a little bit on the sad side, the focus on bigger ships. However, for me personally, I’m q…

I Try A Cruise Line Everyone Says Is Going Downhill Fast!

Azamara / Cruise Tips

I Try A Cruise Line Everyone Says Is Going Downhill Fast!

…change I came across was the fleet. It’s bigger, as the new owners bought Pacific Princess and refitted it to become Azamara Onward. It entered service in May 2022, joining Journey, Quest, and Pursuit. But they’re all still 690-passenger R-class ships. Built between 1998 and 2001, they still have the same layout, facilities, and cabin grades as before. The Discoveries Main Dining Room, two specialty dining restaurants (Prime C Steakhouse and Aqua…

Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises Pros and Cons

…u will find them in the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Australia, the South Pacific, Mexican Riviera, they go through the Panama Canal, Canada and New England and World Cruises. You can do anything from a three or four-day cruise to up to over 100-day cruises on Princess. So, there’s a huge range in terms of ships and itineraries and pretty much anywhere in the world you want to go you’re probably going to be able to go on a Princess cruise. That’s…

"The Evolution of the Passenger Ship"

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“The Evolution of the Passenger Ship” by Chris Frame and Rachelle Cross

…uthampton, as well as being the first guest lecturer to speak aboard P&O’s Pacific Eden during her maiden voyage! Learn More About Chris Frame About Chris Frame: https://chrisframe.com.au/chrisframe His blog: https://chrisframe.com.au Podcast he co-hosts: https://thebigcruisepodcast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisFrameOfficial Buy “The Evolution of the Passenger Ship” “The Evolution of the Passenger Ship” by Chris Frame and Rachelle Cr…

How to Gamble on a cruise to unlock perks

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How to Gamble on a cruise to unlock perks – How it really works by someone who does it

…rself as a gambler you get 30% off ANY cruise. If Jen wanted to do a Trans-Pacific for $3,000, she would book it and as soon as she logged in, the cost would drop to $2,000 because she’s a casino player! For Jen, Princess Cruises is the worst of the Carnival brands. She has had over 7,500 points and only had a bounce back offer for $250 off a cruise. Their casino offers are usually up to 25% off certain destinations for an interior and some free p…

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Tips For Travellers: An Interview With Gary’s Husband, Mark

…nesian Islands are on a map, they are just slap in the middle of the South Pacific and it’s amazing to think that that’s where you are. We’re going to be fortunate enough to go again this year. And that’s somewhere that I’ve wanted to return to for a long time. I feel you would never get bored of the paradise feeling that you get when you are there. I’m also a big fan of the US. It is a little bit outside cruising, but I enjoy going to the US. I l…

I Discovered That Cruising South America Is Unpredictable

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I Discovered That Cruising South America Is Unpredictable

…ut cruising around Cape Horn at the base of South America. It is where the Pacific and Atlantic oceans smash together, and it is renowned for being one of the roughest, most treacherous parts of the world to sail in. Although, as we arrived, the wind suddenly died down, the sea calmed, and the sun came out. This was typical of so many aspects of my cruise around South America. This constant unpredictability threw up so many things that I had neith…