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Ship reviews

The Aquamar Terrace is hidden away and peaceful.

Our verdict on the world’s newest luxury ship

We join Oceania Allura’s maiden voyage from Italy to Greece, and check out everything from the stateroom to the specialty restaurants.

  • Trudi Jenkins
Discovery Princess, aka the Love Boat.

On board the modern version of the Love Boat headed for Australia

The largest Princess ship to homeport in Australia, passengers will enjoy the easy-going vibe when it arrives this summer.

  • Kristie Kellahan
Greg Mortimer in Cierva Cove in Antarctica.

Not quite luxe but this expedition ship is the real deal

Premium rather than luxury, this is an unbeatable vessel with every technology and a crack team of experts to tackle polar travel.

  • Brian Johnston
Seabourn Quest underway.

Ultra-luxury small ship will call Australia home this summer

Not too big, not too small, this ship has everything you need and nothing you don’t.

  • Kristie Kellahan
On the river in the cappuccino-coloured MS Estrela.

On board the new, Aussie-owned luxury ship cruising Europe

One of APT’s newest ships, the MS Estrela, is a gleaming beacon of contemporary sophistication purpose built for the Douro River.

  • Kerry van der Jagt
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Viking Mississippi on the Mississippi River between Louisiana and Mississippi.
  • ★★★★
  • USA

Jazz and Creole food? This luxe river cruise is an immersive must-do

A voyage on Viking Mississippi is worthy of a place on avid cruisers’ must-do lists – this journey was an immersive deep-dive into small-town America.

  • Kristie Kellahan
Seven Seas Splendor’s pool.

Travel can’t get any closer to flawless than on board this ship

“Unrivalled at sea” is the bold claim of this cruise company. So how good can a cruise ship get? We put it to the test.

  • Brian Johnston
Life on the (Celebrity) Edge.

On board the game-changing cruise ship built for $1.6 billion

There’s plenty to keep you amused on Celebrity Edge, but watch out for added extras charged in US dollars.

  • Julie Miller
Viking’s heated pool with its retractable dome roof allowing for trans-seasonal dips.

No casinos, no kids: This ship could convert cruise sceptics

This is one deluxe, no-nonsense cruise ship delivering oceans of Nordic style, design, comfort and sophistication.

  • Anthony Dennis
The popular Pool Deck offer sun and shade options.

No expense was spared in the creation of this ultra-luxury ship

Seven Seas Grandeur boasts a Faberge egg, three Picassos and the most expensive mattress at sea.

  • Kristie Kellahan