Best Cruises

Just had to make some adjustment to our forthcoming holiday. Hannah at My Cruises was extremely helpful and efficient. Hannah was a joy to deal with.

We had the most incredible time on Saturday on our boat party! From the moment we stepped on board, the staff were welcoming, friendly, and went… Read more

above and beyond to make sure everyone was having a great time. The food was absolutely delicious — fresh, flavourful, and there was plenty for everyone to enjoy.

The bar staff were absolute stars, keeping the drinks flowing all night with big smiles and great energy. The boat itself was beautifully set up, with both upstairs and downstairs areas that made it easy to mingle, relax, and take in the stunning views. We especially enjoyed a boogie on the dancefloor with great music from the DJ.

It was the perfect mix of great service, amazing atmosphere, and unforgettable fun. I’d 100% recommend this to anyone looking for a memorable day or night out on the water!

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.

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!

On March 7th, we enjoyed the river cruise to the Swan Valley with wine and chocolate tastings. From the very beginning it was a fabulous experience.… Read more

The skipper, Lee, gave a great, entertaining and interesting commentary heading up the river. We had wine tasting and were served a sumptuous lunch by the crew. Our time in the valley was very pleasant and we enjoyed wine tasting and the chocolate factory. Back on the boat we were served a delicious afternoon tea by the crew, and then entertained by them. They were all very talented singers. A special mention to Lee, for his wonderful personality, attitude, and very professional. A real people person. Also Ariana, with 2 stripes, who has the most beautiful voice and a lovely disposition. Bec is a great performer, as are Joy and Ayisha. They make a very cohesive group. We loved our day out, on the beautiful river. We also learned lots along the way.

I would like to express my deep disappointment regarding my recent experience with Princess Cruises. When I first discovered this cruise, I was… Read more

genuinely excited and recommended it to many of my friends. In fact, around 26 families from my circle joined this cruise based on my recommendation. Unfortunately, what happened during the trip was extremely upsetting and disappointing.

The experience did not meet our expectations at all. It not only affected my own enjoyment, but also negatively impacted my family’s experience. Even more concerning, it influenced my friends’ experiences as well, many of whom are now unhappy and dissatisfied with the cruise.

As a result of this experience, I feel very disappointed and regret recommending this trip to others. Sadly, I can say that I will not choose to travel with your cruise line again in the future.

Booked a cruise via phone with a minimum of fun. Then decided to upgrade our cabin which was done over the phone. All our dealings with imagine Cruises has been very professional. Show details

Most of the wait staff were rude/stressed/anxious and short tempered. They looked exhausted and miserable. The ship was overcrowded - jammed in like… Read more

sardines. There are 2 relatively small pools on the ship and some hot tubs - but its mostly full. I dont understand how anyone would want to go on another cruise with carnival after seeing what its like on board. Genuinely concerned for the staff.

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 booked a river cruise in September 2024 from Budapest to Amsterdam with Travel Marvel. We boarded the cruise and after 2 days onboard we were told… Read more

to disembark within 24 hours due to rising river water levels and the cruise was cancelled. Travel Marvel did not provide any refunds or compensation even though we paid over $20,000 as a couple for this cruise. Other cruise providers refunded customers and paid for return flights and onward travel, as we spoke with other cruise travellers nearby, however Travel Marvel did not provide any assistance. Travel Marvel advised that we must contact our travel insurance company for help. Very dissatisfied and disappointed and will never go with Travel Marvel again.

Worst cruise I've ever sailed on. Do not sail if you're under 50. The average age of the cruise must have been 60, it genuinely felt like an aged… Read more

care home. Every bar and venue was cleaning up and closing at 11pm because they were empty and everyone was back in their cabins. There is also constant upselling and the service was so poor for a "premium" line. The entertainment was good but it was the same as all the other cruise lines. Avoid at all costs, I couldn't recommend it less, sail with any other cruise line instead.

Everything Rent smoothly. Everything was on time as usual as we have used the ship several times with our car and Caravsn, the staff are so friendly… Read more

and helpful. I would give it five stars, but there isn’t a match protector on the mattress, and as I German, it freaked me out a bit.

Don't waste your money, horrible organisation to deal with and literally all about the money. Poor service and not worth the money they charge. Gosh… Read more

and don't you ever have to make a change to your booking as they will hit you with more fees. Would pick another company and spend your money there - definitely not with 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.

Pet area seating is hard and not comfortable for larger people. Take out the hard seats and put in bench seats would be great. Walk on with pet hard… Read more

as have carry over ramp as large holes my dog feet fall into so have to carry him over. Can't see why can't drive on and the take my dog out or walk on with normal passengers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cruise Okinawa /Naha Via Taiwan Overall service to the Lighthouse restaurant was pleasant. Although the food was average. After years of saving and… Read more

paying for families of 5 to be able to afford this 4 days special holiday. Toward the end we were slapped with $395 USD Hotel service charge (Tip) $611.AUD Would I go on this cruise again-answer is No. Would I recommend this cruise -No

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!

On the Norwegian Encore, played blackjack with the King’s Bounty side bet in their casino. Rules were printed in two places largely on the table. The… Read more

side bet pays 1000:1 for two kings of spades versus the dealer’s blackjack. I bet $15 (maximum bet of $100 is allowed), hit the long shot, and they only paid me $5,000. The Pit Boss said it was “their policy.” No reasonable person would ever know that, especially with all the rules and payouts printed twice on the table. Very unjust and intentionally misleading.

We are extremely disheartened by the complete lack of empathy and understanding shown by Azamara Cruises in light of a deeply personal and tragic… Read more

event. My wife and I had planned a five week European holiday including a cruise with Azamara. Just three days before our departure, my beloved 95 year old father-in-law passed away. We understood that our travel insurance wouldn't cover the delay however we made the conscious and respectful decision to postpone our trip by two weeks, simply to be able to attend his funeral. This unfortunately meant missing our scheduled flight and cruise departure dates. While our airline, accommodation and other companies responded with compassion and practical solutions - offering reasonable flexibility with minimal penalties - Azamara's reaction was starkly different. Despite explaining the situation and providing a copy of the death certificate via our travel agent, we were met with rigid policies and a lack of human consideration. The first piece of feedback was 'that's what travel insurance is for'. Subsequently the only offer is a credit of $5,169 toward a future cruise, valid for 12 months - whilst keeping the balance of the $12,258 we had already paid. No full credit, no refund, no reschedule, and no empathy. It was in this moment we realised, some companies simply do not care about their customers beyond the transaction. To be treated with such indifference during an already painful time is both shocking and disappointing. For this reason, we cannot in good conscience recommend Azamara Cruises to anyone. When choosing a company for your holidays, particularly something as personal and expensive as a cruise, compassion and flexibility should matter. Unfortunately, Azamara failed on both counts.