Adventure Cruising - Aussie Style For lots of people, the idea of an adventure cruise means some far off, distant land, icebergs and glaciers. But some dinkum Aussie operators provide world-class products right here from our favourite cities.
				Life in the Freezer These are interesting times. For the first time in many years, there is availability on deep Antarctic cruises. A quick phone around yesterday revealed most operators still have a few cabins to fill.
				Take the river cruising plunge It's just about time to think about where you'd like to cruise next year, and Avalon Waterways has released some deals to encourage bookings on its range of European river cruises.
				Forget Global Warming, now it's Economic Climate Change With economic indicators starting to look slightly more positive, adventure cruise operators are hoping passenger numbers return to pre-GFC levels. Travel blogger Rod Eime discusses some of the best!
				Don't cry me a river Travel blogger Rod Eime had this idea that river cruising was for timid softies with delicate tummies and an inhibited sense of adventure. Well, several recent river cruises have helped him dispel those prejudices and he's finding myself developing a liking for the inland variety.
				An empire experience along Borneo's Rajang River Read about the brand new MV Orient Pandaw, on a ground-breaking 10-night itinerary on Borneo's Rajang River, the longest in Malaysia.
				Adventure cruising, expedition cruising, eco cruising - spot the difference! Product differentiation in the travel business is an ongoing challenge for those marketing existing products and even more so for those launching new ones and trying to get their heads above the noise.
				Changes afloat - who will sink and who will sail? Like so many travel industry segments, the so-called global financial crisis has caused many operators to re-evaluate their strategic planning. Even so, several were committed to new vessels and itineraries devised in the glory days leading up to the collapse.
				Living on Gwion time Expedition cruiser, Roderick Eime, comes face-to-face with an ancient hunter born before the ice age - the Gwion Gwion people of Australia's Kimberley.
				Manta ray encounters underwater Manta rays are the largest of all the rays and unlike the all-too-deadly stingrays we are now familiar with, these massive yet gentle and placid plankton feeders just cruise and browse their way around the world's oceans.
				Adventure and Expedition Cruising The desire for adventure, discovery and exploration is a fundamental part of the human condition and adventure cruising strikes right at the heart of it. This type of travel has ignited the imagination of those looking beyond regular packaged tours.
				All Aboard for Svalbard Just 600 miles from the North Pole lies the island group of Svalbard, of which Spitsbergen is the largest. Join one of the several expedition vessels for a cruise of between 7 and 10 days around the islands visiting the various historic sites as well as the abundant wildlife.
				Across the Top Australians travel around the world to experience exotic cultures and civilisations yet one of the planet's oldest and mysterious is right here on our doorstep. Coral Princess Cruises 'Across the Top' itinerary is rich in indigenous culture and spends eleven nights visiting islands, reefs and cultural sites between Cairns and Darwin.
				Tucan launches Expedition Cruises Adventure travel backpacker specialist, Tucan Travel, has added Expedition Cruising to its portfolio, offering cruises to Antarctica, The Arctic, The Amazon, Patagonia and The Galapagos.
				SCUBA divers do it underwater Many of your favourite expedition cruise ships offer SCUBA diving as a rewarding and exciting onboard activity. To fully experience everything your destination offers, going underwater exploring is a natural part of enjoying your next cruise.
				Fancy a sixty day cargo voyage? There's only one guest cabin on board, but a new passenger cargo service allows travellers to cruise between NZ and Singapore for a very affordable fare.
				Adventure and Expedition Cruises Some cruise companies offer a range of activities with gold medal bragging rights like scuba diving, mountaineering, trekking, ice swimming and sea kayaking, just to name a few.