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1 month ago | cruisecritic.com.au | Rafael Peña

Oh, my dearest Miami, you’ve given me memories—some foggy and faint, most best left forgotten. A lot of my sunshine and indulgence played out on Ocean Drive and Washington Ave., where the nights stretched longer than the days, and responsibility was just a word, not a concern. But that was ages ago. Now bragging about blowing loads of money (aka probably my mortgage payment) at LIV on a Sunday feels fiscally reckless, and a Call-A-Cab from Wet Willie’s would have me mumble-rapping like Lil Wayne.

2 months ago | cruisecritic.com.au | Bernadette Chua

(February 3, 2025) -- Carnival Cruise Line Australia has announced it would homeport just four cruises out of Melbourne in 2027. The line will dedicate the Carnival Adventure for one month from the beginning of March to the start of April 2027. The ship will set sail from Singapore, sailing through Southeast Asian countries like Malaysia and Indonesia, before sailing to Western Australia and then to Melbourne.

Jan 15, 2025 | cruisecritic.com.au | Dori Saltzman

Food is a highlight of cruising, but you don't have to wait until your next cruise to enjoy some of the same dishes you've had at sea. Cruise Critic has compiled a list of the best cruise cookbooks to help you re-create many of your favorite meals.

Jan 15, 2025 | cruisecritic.com.au | Colleen McDaniel

Whether you take a Tahiti cruise or visit Tahiti by land on your own, this destination is the stuff of dreams. Beautiful beaches, swaying palm trees and flower leis at every turn. You know you want to go, but should you take a Tahiti cruise? Book an overwater bungalow in Tahiti? Or look for a cheap Tahiti hotel? As you'd expect, there are positives and negatives to French Polynesia cruises and land vacations, ranging from inclusivity to cost and convenience.

Jan 15, 2025 | cruisecritic.com.au | Erica Silverstein

When you're cruising with the rich and glamourous, you don't want to out yourself as a country bumpkin. Even well-heeled, well-traveled folks might not know all the unwritten rules of luxury cruise ship life if it's your first time onboard. So how do you keep yourself from committing an embarrassing faux pas -- or missing out on an opportunity that will enhance your cruise vacation?