Bernadette Chua

Sydney

Content Editor at Big Splash Media

Deputy Editor at Cruise Passenger Magazine

Content Editor at Big Splash Media, travel writer, Sydney-based journalist and editor. Views are my own.

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Carnival Luminosa Deck Plans

6 days ago | cruisepassenger.com.au | Bernadette Chua

Carnival Adventure is currently homeported in Sydney, Australia. Take a look at the deck plan for more information. The ship offers a wide range of accommodations, from luxurious suites with large balconies and extra perks to more affordable interior and oceanview cabins. While Carnival Luminosa is quite new to the Carnival fleet, previously serving as Costa Luminosa for Costa Cruises.
Celebrity Solstice To Undergo Huge Makeover As Part Of A USD$250 Million Fleet Upgrade

1 week ago | cruisepassenger.com.au | Bernadette Chua

Celebrity Cruises will be upgrading all Solstice-class ships. The line will spend USD$250 million, starting with Aussie favourite, Celebrity Solstice. There will be huge changes including new restaurants as well as new types of suite accommodations. One of Australia’s favourite Celebrity Cruises’ ship, Celebrity Solstice is undergoing a huge makeover along with her sister ship.
Bookings open for the 2025 Sydney Fringe Festival including free events

1 week ago | sydneytravelguide.com.au | Bernadette Chua

Tickets are on sale for the Sydney Fringe Festival, which runs from September 1-30. More of the events will be announced closer to the date. It’s the 12th year of the Sydney Fringe Festival, and there are some new collaborations with the Canberra Theatre Centre and Merrigong Theatre Company. Sydney’s quirkiest and most unique festival has opened early bird bookings for the first highlights of its 2025 program.
Carnival Splendor Reviews

1 week ago | cruisepassenger.com.au | Bernadette Chua

This cruise offered a mixed experience, with both standout positives and some recurring issues. Guests particularly appreciated the amazing and helpful crew, a wide variety of food options including Indian cuisine and deli selections, and the extensive choices at the Lido buffet. Additional highlights included well-received sit-down dinners, enjoyable excursions (like ATV tours in Puerto Vallarta), and onboard amenities such as the thalassotherapy spa, pools, hot tubs, and live entertainment.
Carnival Splendor Deck Plans

1 week ago | cruisepassenger.com.au | Bernadette Chua

Carnival Adventure is currently homeported in Sydney, Australia. Take a look at the deck plan for more information. Carnival Splendor vs Carnival Adventure: how rebadged P&O ships will differ from Carnival classics Published by Jane Archer Published on 27 November 2024 Carnival Adventure vs Carnival Splendor Carnival Splendor Carnival… Carnival Splendor recently emerged from drydock with a new exterior look, and had passengers wondering what might be new on the inside.
Carnival Adventure Cruises 2025-2027 Schedule

1 week ago | cruisepassenger.com.au | Bernadette Chua

Year of build 2001 / Age: 24 Flag state Bahamas Builder Fincantieri (Monfalcone, Italy) Class PRINCESS GRAND Building cost USD 450 million Engines (power) Wartsila-Sulzer (63.4 MW / 85021 hp) Speed 24 kn / 44 km/h / 28 mph Length (LOA) 290 m / 951 ft Beam (width) 40 m / 131 ft Gross Tonnage 108865 gt Passengers 2636 – 3158 Crew 1100 Passengers-to-space ratio 34 Decks 18 Cabins 1316 Decks with cabins 9 Last Refurbishment 2025 Sister-ships Caribbean Princess, Crown Princess, Diamond Princess,...
Carnival Adventure Deck Plans

1 week ago | cruisepassenger.com.au | Bernadette Chua

Location: Deck 11Rooms: 1 suite, sleeps up to 4Size: 613 sqft cabin + 117 sqft balconyFeatures: King bed, living room with sofa (double sofa bed for extra guests), dining table for 6, walk-in closet, whirlpool tub, separate shower, double sinks, two bathrooms, large aft-view balcony with patio and lounge chairs, and dining table outside.
Carnival Adventure Reviews

1 week ago | cruisepassenger.com.au | Bernadette Chua

Generally positive experience with some notable concerns. Guests particularly appreciated Deck plans are readily available online., The ship offers a variety of restaurants and entertainment options., Upgrades are possible if the cruise is well-booked.. However, concerns were raised about The ship hasn’t been fully integrated into the Carnival brand yet., Upgrades are not guaranteed and may require additional payment..
Deals, Schedule 2025 & 2026

2 weeks ago | cruisepassenger.com.au | Bernadette Chua

.entry-header{display:none;}Alaska’s the kind of place that makes you stop and stare. Towering mountains still capped with snow in the middle of summer, glaciers slowly carving their way through quiet valleys, and wildlife everywhere: whales breaching, bears fishing, bald eagles circling overhead. There’s a lot of history packed into this part of the world. Stories from the Gold Rush days, coastal towns that haven’t changed much in decades, and Indigenous communities whose culture goes way back.
Star Voyager to sail from Vietnam

2 weeks ago | cruisecritic.com | Bernadette Chua

(May 22, 2025) -- StarCruises, the cruise line that is now the new home of Star Voyager, which was previously the Pacific Explorer, is about to start a new set of sailings out of VietnamThe new ship has already been sailing itineraries out of Singapore, as it begins its new era as part of Star Cruises. It received a rapid refurbishment and has already taken in thousands of passengers under its new name of Star Voyager.