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2 weeks ago | cruisecritic.com.au | Linnea Bailey

When our family of five arrived at Port Canaveral for a six-day cruise aboard Princess Cruises' Caribbean Princess, my kids were already proudly sporting their Medallion devices. Worn like wristwatches on brightly colored bands, my children (ages five, five and eight) had worn their quarter-sized Medallions with enthusiasm since that morning, when we traveled to the port on a Brightline train from South Florida.

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.

Feb 3, 2025 | 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.