On Board with Cruise Passenger – Details, episodes & analysis

Rosie and Peter talk about luxury. a subject close to their hearts! In this podcast with Crystal Cruises, the most awarded ultra luxury cruise line in the world, you'll enter a world of suites with butlers, grand pianos and unlimited caviar and champagne. Our podcasters name the best lines and where to get the best deals. Prepare to indulge!

Captain Thomas McCandless of Ponant’s Le Laperouse tells On Board's Rosie Kelly about cruising the Kimberley, a rescue drama, and sailing the Med, his home. Ponant's small yachts, with under 200 passengers, are perfect for dodging the crowds and taking in the best of this Australian favourite destination. 

Captain Thomas gives his picks, including those around his hometown of Marseille. He also talks about the French feasts produced by chefs from the line's gastronomic partnership program. Ponant is offering 25% off sailings and great air deals.

Oceania, the line with the finest food at sea, talks cuisine in the Mediterranea, next year's new ship Allura, and more

Australia's love affair with cruise is facing stormy waters as government regulation and high prices drive cruise operators away.  Editor-in-chief Peter Lynch and rose Kelly talk to the boss of the cruise lines own organisation Joel Katz about what's gone wrong and how we can fix it.

Join us as we chat with Chris Fundell from Globus Family Brands about his recent journey to Portugal aboard the Avalon Alegria. This brand-new ship on the Douro River offers an immersive experience, visiting charming towns, world-renowned vineyards, and Michelin-starred restaurants.

Avalon Waterways continues to innovate, with enticing itineraries in France showing a 30 percent rise in bookings. Next year, look forward to new one-, two-, and three-week voyages on the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers, offering a blend of culture, history, and adventure.

Don't miss out on the latest deals and offers from Avalon Waterways, perfect for planning your next getaway. Plus, stay tuned for an exciting competition announcement that could see you cruising in style.

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Embark on a journey through Europe’s most enchanting waterways with our podcast, "On Board: The Ultimate Guide to Tauck River Cruising."

In this episode, we sit down with David Clark from @tauck, a 99-year-old brand renowned for its exceptional travel experiences. Tauck’s fleet of nine purpose-built ships explores Europe’s great rivers, from the Rhine and the Danube to the Rhone and the Seine, visiting over 150 destinations by land, small ships, and rivers.

Hear about river cruising and WIN a cruise in Europe!

River cruising - it's the most relaxing holiday in the world - and the most economical way to see fabulous destinations. Rosie and Peter from cruisepassenger.com.au talk to the experts and bust the myths about this great way to travel.

We talk to Love Boat actress Jill Whelan about life on the set of the famous TV series as Princess Cruises says they will slice the price of weddings on the sea. She reveals how she was fat shamed as a teenager and what she thinks of the new genre of reality TV shows. We also focus on why retiring at sea is a risk as another venture cancels sailings. And a new Fiji adventure cruise from Captain Cook Fiji to the remote Lau islands.

Regent Seven Seas Grandeur is the world's most luxurious ship. There's a US$6.5 million art collection, the only gold-and-jewel encrusted Faberge Egg at sea. Cruise Passenger talks to the man who created Grandeur about how he was told to "blow the budget!". And we've got a limited edition piece of Faberge artwork to giveaway!

Come with us on a luxury journey down Europe's least discovered river, famous for its fabulous wine regions. Teresa Ooi and Chris Fundel take us there.