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Guide to Cruising

Cruising has long been touted as the ultimate travel experience. Where else but on a cruise can you travel the world while swimming in the sun, sleeping in luxurious suites and dining at elegant restaurants? Our guide can help find your next cruising holiday.

Cruising has long been touted as the ultimate travel experience. Where else but on a cruise can you travel the world while swimming in the sun, sleeping in luxurious suites and dining at elegant restaurants? Our guide can help find your next cruising holiday.

Cruising has long been touted as the ultimate travel experience. Where else but on a cruise can you travel the world while swimming in the sun, sleeping in luxurious suites and dining at elegant restaurants? Our guide can help find your next cruising holiday.

Cruising has long been touted as the ultimate travel experience. Where else but on a cruise can you travel the world while swimming in the sun, sleeping in luxurious suites and dining at elegant restaurants? Our guide can help find your next cruising holiday.

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Life On Board
Time at sea is a holiday in itself. With live entertainment, fine dining and activities for all tastes, there's always something to keep you occupied.
First Time Cruisers
A cruise holiday is all about relaxation and fun. But where do you start? Use our guide for first-time cruisers to make planning your holiday stress free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Setting off for a week or two on a cruise ship can be a daunting thought for some travellers. Put your doubts to rest with our Frequently Asked Questions section.
Accessible Cruises
Many elderly and disabled travellers opt for a cruise over other types of holidays, because all cruise liners have accommodating disabled access features.
Experienced Cruisers
Many cruise lines reward repeat travellers with discounts and other complimentary perks. If you're a frequent cruiser, ask about our special cruise deals.
Cruising Seasons
Be sure to consider when you want to travel as well as where before deciding on a cruise, as cruising seasons are influenced by weather and holidays.
Behind The Scenes
Ever wondered what happens at dry dock? We give you insight by looking at P&O’s new beauties: Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden.
Cruise Trends For 2016
Smart ships, new itineraries, exotic destinations… we take a look at what’s new and what’s hot in the world of high-seas holidays for 2016.
  • A Delicious Sea Change
  • Accessible Cruises
  • Behind The Scenes
  • Cruise Trends For 2016
  • Cruising Seasons
  • Experienced Cruisers
  • Family Fun At Sea
  • First Time Cruisers
    • 10 Reasons To Cruise
    • Cruise Holiday Advice
    • Expert Guides
    • How To Choose Your Cabin
    • How To Choose Your Ship
    • How to Choose your Cruise
    • Ocean vs River
    • Planning your Cruise
    • Preparing for your Cruise
    • What to Pack
    • Why Cruise?
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Life On Board
    • Children & Youth Programs
    • Cruise Dining
    • Cruise Nightlife
    • On-Board Entertainment
    • Sample Itineraries
    • Shore Excursions
    • Spas & Relaxation
    • Sports & Activities

Get the most out of your cruise

When you embark on your cruise holiday, it's important to know that you've done everything you can to ensure the best experience possible. That's why you might want to make sure you're up to date with all the cruise discounts, available perks and other rewards that often fly under the radar. 

Fortunately, Flight Centre has an array of guides to suit all travellers and help you have a memorable trip. By reading the available guides, you can discover potential frequent cruiser perks and discounts, learn tips from experienced cruisers, and ultimately feel confident that your holiday will be flawless.   

Stay a savvy traveller

Any experienced traveller will tell you that it's always better to know as much about your trip as possible before leaving the house. Having a wealth of information at your disposal can often come in handy when faced with the unexpected moments that life delivers.

Cruises are very compact environments, but there's still room for the unpredicted. Although our guides won't make you a fortune teller, they can help you reduce stress and stay up to date with all the tips and tricks of cruising, letting you chill out and focus on the more important things in life, like enjoying your holiday!

Whether it's your first or third

No cruise is ever alike and this type of travel is constantly changing, so it doesn't matter if it's your first time cruising or your third, it never hurts to stay knowledgeable. If you're planning your first ever cruise, then you might want to delve into our guide for first-time cruisers, which includes valuable tips.

If you're starting to become a veteran cruiser, you may still be unaware of some features or deals that you're not taking advantage of. Fortunately there's a guide for experienced cruisers that helps you find out whether you can save money or receive free gifts and other rewards.   

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