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How Much Does a Silversea Cruise Cost?

21 Jun 2024

Fine Travel is an Authorised Travel Agent for Silversea If you're new to Silversea, or to what we refer to as "True Luxury" cruise lines, one of the first questions is likely to be around price. There are a number of factors that affect the price of a Silversea cruise, and Silversea offers three pri...

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Princess Cruises 2022 World Cruise Roundtrip from Auckland

15 Sep 2020

For New Zealand travellers looking forward to seeing the world again, the 2022 Princess Cruises 107 night World Cruise from Auckland (return) will be an iconic voyage. As cruise lines cancel 2020 sailings in response to Covid-19, social distancing requirements remain and ports close, the industries'...

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An Onboard Review of Seabourn Encore

28 Feb 2020

With Seabourn's luxury cruise ship Encore in port in Auckland as part of her season in the South Pacific, Seabourn's New Zealand based representatives invited Fine Travel onboard for a tour. What Makes Seabourn Different Having attended cruise line presentations, ship inspections and spent evenings ...

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An Onboard Review of a Viking Cruises Ocean Cruise Ship

29 Jan 2020

With the Viking Sun in Auckland as part of her attempt to set a Guinness Record for the longest World Cruise itinerary, some of the Fine Travel team joined Viking's New Zealand Commercial Manager for an inspection. Viking Cruises - Identical Ocean Ships Although this review is based on the Viking Su...

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Expedition Cruises: Not Just for the Intrepid Traveller

29 Dec 2019

The cruise lines offering Expedition Cruises have taken clear steps to be more inclusive. Voyages are educational experiences with cruise lines offering itineraries and voyages on a spectrum of "soft expedition" through to "true expedition". How Intrepid Are You? Expedition Cruises can quickly conju...

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Reviewing Coral Expeditions' Cruise Ship the Coral Discoverer

29 Nov 2019

"This may be a stupid question, but there don't seem to be any TVs in the cabins?". Our guide (the assistant Purser and a fellow Kiwi called Willow) gives us an insight into a guest's time onboard the Coral Discoverer - "Oh, there's no time for watching TV". For a small ship expedition cruise line l...

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The Pros and Cons of Last Minute Cruise Holiday Specials

20 Oct 2019

For holidaymakers looking for a special offer on a cruise holiday, it can feel like you're spoilt for choice. It's difficult to read the newspaper or walk past a travel agency without seeing a cruise discount, deal or special offer. But for all the attention grabbing headlines, the "Last minute" sal...

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When is the Best Time of Year to go to Antarctica

18 Oct 2019

As a seasonal destination, knowing the right time of year to go to Antarctica is important. There are two other important questions: When to book your Antarctica Cruise and when to book the flights to join your Antarctica Cruise. Where to Go in Antarctica A quick note on "where to go" before we get ...

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SeaDream Mediterranean Cruises and Small Ships

10 Sep 2019

“It’s yachting, not cruising” the SeaDream Yacht Club proudly states – and on closer investigation, their meaning is clear. At a time when cruise holidays are dominated by “mega ships” make headlines and seemingly squeeze an impressive number of passengers into a floating theme park / shopping mall,...

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How to Choose Your Stateroom on a Viking Ocean Cruise

30 Aug 2019

When planning a cruise holiday, once you've settled on an itinerary and a cruise line, choosing the right stateroom is an important decision - once you are onboard you are generally committed. To assist with this process for the popular Viking Ocean Cruises, we summarise the highlights and inclusion...

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