Author Archives: Cruiseabout
Multi-Million Refurb for Voyager of the Seas
Royal Caribbean’s cruise ship Voyager of the Seas, will undergo a multi-million dollar refurbishment before their 2014 summer season. Voyager of the Seas is one of the largest ships to visit Australasia, and it’s refurbishment follows previous exercises on sister ships, where a full “bow to stern” revamp will reveal more features for passengers to enjoy. Details of exactly what the refurbishment will include are … Continue reading
Treated Like Royalty on Radiance of the Seas
A true experience of one of the biggest names in cruise lines was what excited Ben Wolland from Cruiseabout Auckland about his journey aboard Radiance of the Seas. As we rounded a corner in Sydney it was an impressive site to be greeted by the Radiance of the Seas. Many ‘ooohs’ and ‘ahhhs’ were audible as the size and grandeur of the ship settled in. The check in … Continue reading
Carnival Legend Refurbishment
Carnival Cruise Lines’ ship the Carnival Legend is enjoying an upgrade before heading ‘down under’ next year. A series of upgrades is being undertaken on the ship to bring her more in line with the Carnival Spirit, just in time for it’s seasonal sojourn to Australasia from September 2014. The upgrade is expected to include stateroom refurbishments and a greater range of activities, though details … Continue reading
Royal Caribbean Goes Quantum
Skydiving and observation capsules onboard a cruise ship? They’re no longer just a possibility, thanks to a new entertainment innovation from Royal Caribbean. The cruise line has a new class of ships named Quantum, which, among other world-first entertainment options, will include a skydiving wind tunnel and a unique observation capsule extending over the edge of the ship. The iFly wind tunnel will allow passengers … Continue reading
Cruising: All You Need To Know
Whether you’re looking to go on your first cruise holiday or have been on a couple before, there are always a few questions that you think of, but forget to ask at the time. To help you on your way, the experts at Cruiseabout have your need-to-know questions covered. How much luggage can I take onboard? Struggling to decide if you should pack that spare … Continue reading
