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Electra was fantastic in answering all my questions - Thank you so much for resending the itinerary for my next holiday

Had a fantastic time on Vagabond Cruise for my boyfriends Birthday. It was relaxing going along the habour. We even won a competition 2 tickets on the Latino Dinner Cruise. Thankyou Vagabond. We're looking forward to be going.

I have cruised with P&O out of Brisbane several times and once out of Sydney, have no complaints, always chose a cruise that cost no more than $100… Read more

per day, per person plus on board expenses. Have been extremely happy with them all. Last one was on the Encounter, Brisbane to Singapore 2023, stayed in Singapore and returned on the Encounter after the refit in dock when the water slide was added. 14 days there, 15 days return and I think it was 19 days between in Singapore. Wonderful holiday, even had COVID when arrived in Singapore, not a problem. Love cruising, many people complain but if you don’t set your expectations too high then you won’t be disappointed.

We are in the early stages of booking our next holiday, but so far things have gone smoothly. The young lady we spoke with was very helpful.

If I could rename this company, it would be “Sht Time Cruise.” The owner, Chris, was shockingly rude to our entire group of 50 guests. From the… Read more

moment we boarded, the atmosphere was unwelcoming and unpleasant.

Drinks were misleading: when ordering a gin and tonic, they hid the gin bottle behind the counter and served only tonic water.

Food service was unacceptable: nothing was offered until late in the evening, and when food finally arrived, guests were given only a single small piece. Anyone who asked for seconds was told to line up again, and one guest was even threatened with being thrown off the boat for requesting more.

Despite charging us $10,000, the service felt designed to squeeze money out of us rather than provide any hospitality.

This was one of the worst experiences we’ve ever had. Absolutely ridiculous behavior and treatment. I strongly advise avoiding this company at all costs.

Will scam you out of money – The most unprofessional service I’ve ever dealt with. They forged our signatures to scam us out of receiving back the $500 bond. They claimed we… Read more

caused damage to the boat but have not provided evidence of damage caused by us. After multiple attempts at asking for time stamped photo evidence, they cannot provide anything. Claimed they showed us the damage when we completed our trip but they be DID NOT. They also claimed we signed to accept the damage when we completed our trip but we DID NOT. They sent a screenshot of our “signature” made at 3:24pm but we didn’t disembark the boat until after 4:00pm. So dodgy. Do not trust them!

Have always traveled on princess but the sun princess was disappointing. Complained 4 times about the noise in the cabin and was told to get some ear… Read more

plugs.The decor of this ship that was revamped needed another revamp as it was very boring. The dining room was ok but the service was excellent.One thing when you book your cabin make sure you are not below any bars because you will hear it all night and if you ask for another cabin it’s just bad luck

My wife and I bought the Captain Cook Vivid Cruise to celebrate our special event. It turned out to be a disastrous experience. We bought a cruise… Read more

hoping to watch the drone show, but it was cancelled. I called Captain Cook and asked if I could get a refund or rebook my cruise for Sep or October, and they advised me to email them. I did, but never received a reply back. We turned up for the cruise and were surprised by how many people tried to board the ship. The staff did nothing to control the crowd; as a result, many people tried to sneak in, disrespecting those lining up. One of the passengers ( a woman) was pushed from the pedestrian bridge to the ocean! Staff didn't care much, and some passengers pulled her out of the cold water. The boat itself has plenty of open space, plus a few tables and couches. By the time we got in, no seats were available, and the staff were not visible to assist passengers who came last. AS a result, we were standing for 2 hours like horses in the middle of the boat with lots of screaming kids running around. The cruise went from Barangaroo to the Circle que and back. We paid $60 each. We could've caught a fairy to have the same views of Vivid lights, which would cost way less. We will never use Captain cruises again.

Carnival handed over all our passport details to cyber criminals and have refused to offer any support to Australian customers. They won't answer any… Read more

questions or provide any information. They sat on the knowledge of the data breach for weeks before informing customers. Your sensitive personal information is not safe with carnival Don't trust carnival. Your will have significant out of pocket expenses dealing with the theft of your information

Best of Japan Cruise – Deeply Disappointing The problems started before we even boarded. Information was poor, with the embarkation address not… Read more

provided until the day of boarding. That’s far from ideal when you’re travelling in an unfamiliar country.

Once onboard, it became immediately apparent that we were sailing on a very old ship. Rust was visible around portholes, railings were bubbling beneath layers of touch-up paint, and windows and frames showed signs of repeated cosmetic repairs. The workmanship throughout felt poor and only reinforced the impression of a tired vessel well past its prime.

While the interior was generally clean, fresh carpet and white linen could not overcome the reality of what felt like an ageing ferry rather than a premium cruise ship. Our cabin had received some superficial updates, including laminate finishes and a newer wardrobe, but the ceiling was dented and dated, lighting fixtures looked decades old, and the balcony sliding door was so affected by layers of paint over rust that it struggled to operate. Balcony furniture was dirty, with some chairs even held together using cable ties.

Service was equally disappointing. Crew members frequently walked directly in front of guests with little regard for passenger space. The various restaurants appeared to be largely the same venue divided at the entrance, offering only minor menu variations. We chose Aqua Class expecting a more refined experience, but found the service overly attentive and somewhat artificial.

The cruise app was another frustration. It heavily promotes pre-sailing packages, yet once onboard many of those offers had “sailed away,” leaving passengers to purchase internet and beverage packages at significantly higher prices.

Having completed more than twenty cruises, I can confidently say this was among the most disappointing experiences I have encountered.

The final frustration came during our stay in Osaka. The ship remained docked in an industrial port area for two full days. Instead of the ocean view we had paid for, our balcony overlooked warehouses and industrial infrastructure for the duration. While port locations are sometimes unavoidable, spending two days staring at an industrial landscape was not what we expected when booking a balcony cabin.

Overall, this cruise fell well short of expectations and did not deliver the standard that Celebrity promotes.

The cruise was quite good but trying to get our money back from the casino is a long drawn out pain in the....... 10 weeks have passed. You can't… Read more

call anyone and they reply to enquiries with that old cliques. The cheques in the mail. You can't do anything about it. Princess cruise lines distance themselves from this process.

We did the Amsterdam to Budapest cruise in April 2026 and it was absolutely fantastic, the only thing we weren't fussed on was the entertainment. … Read more

The food was amazing, staff were incredible and the ship was lovely. Our Cruise Director, Emese, could not have done any more than she did to make our cruise successful. Loved the destinations and would do the cruise again in a heartbeat.

Stayed in a deluxe on level 7. Noise unbearable from vehicle deck fans. So loud could not hear speaker notifications. Not able to sleep. Told… Read more

staff, apparently this is normal. Wow! So for anyone wanting to treat yourself to the overpriced deluxe room, save your money, stick to a normal cabin or even a deck chair. By the way Spirit of Tasmania do not do refunds if you have boarded and have issues with your accommodation. Just have to suck it up.

We just completed a Trans Pacific Cruise on Anthem. The journey was Sydney to Hawaii 20 days, then fly back to Sydney. This voyage was by far the… Read more

best experience we have had. We visited NZ , Tahiti, Moore & Raiatea in the French Polynesian Islands. The ship is simply incredible, we could not fault anything about the trip. If you have been thinking on doing one of these trips, don't hesitate, just do it. Well done Royal Caribbean .

Have just returned from a 10 night, Broome to Darwin cruise with Ponant. The Kimberley is definitely best seen from the water. First class in all… Read more

aspects. Would definitely recommend this cruise. In fact, I will go again at a diff ent time of the year.

It has been a fortnight since we did our Broome to Wyndham Kimberly cruise with Eco Abrolhos and we still can’t stop thinking about it. The crew were… Read more

fabulous, well informed and very attentive. It goes without saying that the scenery was spectacular but I will add photos just don’t do it justice. You need to experience it in person. This cruise had it all, history of the region, indigenous culture, fishing, crabbing, swimming in beautiful waterholes and showering under waterfalls. The food was delicious and every night we enjoyed amazing sunsets with drinks, nibbles and fabulous company. Eco Abrolhos has a very relaxed atmosphere and it goes with out saying that I would highly recommend it to anyone wishing for an authentic experience i the Kimberley’s .

Had an awesome day on Fitzroy Island with Sunlover. Everything was super smooth, easy check-in, quick pick-up for the snorkel gear, and the lunch box… Read more

was actually really tasty.

The glass-bottom boat tour was heaps of fun. The crew shared lots of interesting info about the reef, and we even spotted a turtle swimming right next to the boat.

But the absolute highlight for me was the snorkeling. Fitzroy Island is full of turtles, and I saw more than I ever expected. If you go, definitely ask the Sunlover crew where the best spots are. They’re friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly love what they do.

All in all, such a fun day out. Would totally do it again!

River Cruises – We have been on 2 cruises (Rhine & Rhone Revealed 2019 and Zurich to Vienna) and both were well organised with excellent tour directors. Rooms were… Read more

very good and the was food excellent. Excellent and entertaining local tour guides. Drinks with meals were included featuring local wines. The food/drink waiting staff and room cleaners were friendly & efficient. We enjoyed dancing on board with a local musician every night.

Excellent helpful staff helped me take advantage of last-minute cruise tour with Cunard at great price reduction. I hope the rest of my tour goes as well as the booking process.

Crazy expensive. Feel sorry for the tourism on this island as too expensive to visit. $260 return for a 2 walk on passengers with no car. Ridiculous. Show details

Very poor entertainment,very poor bar service .they even charge 14 euros p/p for shuttle bus to the port exit if it's to far to walk !!! As for the… Read more

theater you need to get there 30 minutes before otherwise you won't get a seat as it's small and then the show lasts about 30 minutes . Ques at the bar for drinks is like a free for all ,no sign of any order .

Unfortunately our recent cruise on the MS Noordam (Auckland to Sydney) did not meet our expectations, particularly in the dining areas. Whilst the… Read more

beverage staff were excellent, we found waiters in the main dining room apathetic about service. Meals were rushed and the food was not great. The Lido buffet was a nightmare...nowhere to sit and food was not presented well and looked unappetising. Our biggest disappointment was the Pinnacle Grill. Whilst the atmosphere was lovely, the food was a disgrace. 3 prawns on a plate with tomato sauce, and a raw (not medium rare as ordered) rack of lamb is NOT 5 star dining. Considering the additional cost of US$52 per person we were more than disappointed. After speaking to the maitre'd we felt we should've been invited back for a complimentary meal. Instead, a plate of chocolate crackles was delivered to our suite! Very poor customer service. Have to mention that our room steward was excellent, as were the room service staff. The band and dance group were very professional and provided some great entertainment. Other entertainers brought on board at various ports were 2nd rate (apart from the Australian magician). We have another cruise booked for January 2027 which I booked before this cruise. Hopefully the Westerdam can redeem the shortfallings of the Noordam.

Tea Gardens Ferry – The ferry is a great trip from Nelson Bay to Tea Gardens. Built in the 1940s it takes an hour to travel across the bay and up the Myall river. The… Read more

staff are friendly and give a commentary. Dolphins can be spotted on the way. Once at Tea Gardens a quick walk along the river followed by lunch then another wander before heading back.

Disappointing experience! – We did the river cruise with APT on the Amaverde from Budapest to Amsterdam and it was quite a disappointing experience when compared to the… Read more

advertising material provided by APT. The meals were basic and mostly tasted like they were pre-prepared meals; reheated when required. Everything was done to a tight budget and every day one could see the staff poring over spreadsheets and costings. We were supposed to have butler service in our suite but we were never told how to contact the butler or what services he/she would provide. The cruise itself was interesting but there were so many other tourists around we didn't feel like we had an individual experience at the places we stopped. Everything was canned tourism. Personally I think APT is overpriced for what it delivers and I wouldn't travel with them again.

The best new year we had! – My boyfriend and I wanted to celebrate New Year's Eve together. It was one of the best decisions we made together. We googled best ideas and went for… Read more

NYE Cruises. We went on board the Sydney Showboat NYE cruise and spent the last day of the year pretty well, like never before! We enjoyed the fireworks display as well as the cabaret show onboard. We had a really good night. 100% recommendable.

Simply the best! – In November 2005 my wife and I went on the Orion, the first (and last) cruise ship to visit Dili in East Timor. It was a fantastic experience and all… Read more

aspects were exceptionally good. Since then we have been on several more, through the Solomons and on her sister ship to Borneo - all unforgettable experiences.

They aren't cheap though and starting at about $1600 a night for a cabin, plus the cost of your drinks, it is something we plan on carefully and about every 2 years. We wait til they have a last minute offer. Last couple of times we have been able to get half price deals through a friend now at Clean Cruising who notifies us as soon as they come out and handles the bookings etc for us.

But last time we had about 2 weeks notice so just have to be prepared to take off at short notice & makes them affordable for us anyway.

The fellow passengers are always a good bunch, except when there are media people on board and they tend to take over things but even on this small ship there are plenty of places to chill out. This is a perfectly maintained ship with a very attentive, cheerful crew right down to the bar staff who know your first names and favourite drink from day one. The food is superb, whether fine dining or al fresco BBQ, just get spoilt rotten and we love it! But it IS about the destinations and it is something else to visit a remote island village for the first time ever from a ship of any type.. Too much happening everyday, announcements and briefings and not much time to rest up in between. And it is NOT geared for fishing OR diving except on expensive side trips. Should provide affordable drinks packages as it can quickly blow your budget too.

Great cruise, great staff. Highly recommended – Crew were very knowledgeable and accommodating. A great overall experience. Highly recommended if you're staying at tidal river. Show details

Just returned from our first Regent Seven Seas cruise from Montreal to NYC booked through MyCruises. We were totally blown away by the service… Read more

quality of RSS. It is everything like they claimed and better. Its status of ultra luxury is well deserved, especially with its included valet laundry service, free WiFi, and unlimited excursions. Well done RSS!

Terrible Cruise Line! Never again! The administration is absolutely disgraceful with zero care factor for their passengers on board the employees at… Read more

the guest desk are dismissive because they cannot solve any issues or make any decisions to assist the passengers. The food was ok, the wait staff all over the ship are exceptional. I'm not sure if all Cruise lines are like NCL but this one has turned me off Cruising for good!

Wonderful – We are family of 11 and 50 degrees North planned our holiday in Lapland this Christmas and a couple of other countries along the way. We have to say… Read more

just an excellent experience and we would certainly use this company again. We can't thank you enough for a wonderful holiday and all of your recommendations and arrangements. Don't think twice about making contact with them. L.B.