Earlier this year I was on Royal Princess for my birthday. It was a quick 3-night sailing from Sydney but I managed to get quite a bit of footage while onboard. I’ve finally gotten around to arranging the footage into a ship tour so if you’re thinking about sailing on the Royal Princess, be sure to check it out for a sneak peak at what it’s like onboard! Has anyone else sailed on Royal Princess before?

I had the pleasure of hopping aboard Aurora Expeditions’ new Douglas Mawson this week while she was sitting proudly in Sydney. The first thing that caught my eye was the UX-Bow. I’ve heard plenty about it, but seeing it up close… it really is something else. Designed to slice through rough seas more smoothly, it means a quieter, more comfortable ride on those big expedition days. You can feel this ship is built for true adventure. Small, intimate, and purpose-made for the polar regions. The kind of vessel that makes you think… maybe it’s time to tick that bucket list voyage off sooner rather than later. Tell me… is Antarctica on your bucket list?

Starting 15th October, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is recognising loyalty status across all three of their cruise brands. That means: ✅ Your status with one line is honoured with the others ✅ You keep your hard-earned perks when switching between brands ✅ You have the freedom to cruise based on mood, style or destination without losing recognition Picture this: a fun-filled holiday with Norwegian, followed by a culinary journey with Oceania, and then a milestone celebration with Regent, all while enjoying the same loyalty benefits. Question for you: Which of these three brands would you be most excited to try next now that your loyalty status carries across?

We’d love to know what’s on the horizon for you. Cast your vote and see where fellow members are headed next! 👉 Comment below with your ship name or sailing date if you already have one booked.

I was recently asked “What got you interested in cruising?”. Well, I had to think about that … I can honestly say I must have been influenced by watching The Love Boat during my formative years! Anyone else?