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National Cruise Strategy: Needed Now

Western Australia is further proof that Australia requires a single federal government body dedicated to the ongoing management of our nation’s cruise industry.

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Travel Blogger: Won’t Ever Cruise Again, Cruise Line Breathes Sigh of Relief

Samantha embarked on a two week Australian voyage onboard Grand Princess and vowed to never step foot on another cruise boat (sorry, she called it a boat…) again. Food seemed to be the biggest sticking point for the avid traveller, who claims Grand Princess’ dining venues serve “high school cafeteria food at best”.

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Private Shore Excursions: A Timely Warning and Reality Check for Cruisers

Spending time exploring new cities and towns is one of the perks of cruise travel. As any seasoned cruiser knows, cruise line shore excursions can be prohibitively expensive - especially for larger families and groups. In some instances, excursions can cost as much as the cruise fare itself

For this reason, many travellers enjoy selecting private shore excursions when they cruise - but there's a time when you just shouldn't!

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Discover the Power of eSIMs: The Ultimate Travel Companion

Travelling has never been easier thanks to the revolutionary eSIM technology. As someone who loves exploring new destinations, I’ve found eSIMs to be an absolute game-changer for staying connected while abroad. In this blog post, I’ll dive into what eSIMs are, why they’re essential for travellers, and how you can get started with a reliable provider like Simsdirect.

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