Australia & New Zealand Cruise Reviews

After losing my father recently, we thought it would be good to take mum away for a few days. Disappointing is an understatement - Pros- Singers & dancers were very good Sailaway party and theme nights are good. Even though you cant swing a cat in the room, the bed was comfy. Cons- Ship is in very poor condition, paint peeling, tiles around the pool are broken, stains on the ceilings, ...

We were a group of 17, part of a larger group who had been traveling in Australia and New Zealand. Several wanted to visit the Great Barrier Reef, and this cruise seemed to be an easy and fun way to do it. While we are not exactly "quiet and shy" people by any means, everyone in our group was annoyed by how loud everything on this ship was. The decor was loud, the other passengers were loud, the ...

Having 18 past cruises to compare with, My Wife and I would say we ought to be capable of accurately compiling and submitting this review. It is my opinion that this ship is dangerously old. The very visible rusted major steel structures are of great concern. Many totally clouded and cracked window panels in public areas are another telltale sign that this vessel is fast becoming destined for the ...

Overall: This was somewhat disappointing cruise that did not live up to the hype. Embarkation: A breeze. Easiest boarding ever. No lines, knowledgeable people. Cabin: We had a B-1 veranda stateroom. The room itself was fine. Flat screen TV, although not much to watch. (You could watch “Titanic” if ship disaster movies are your thing.) Adequate underbed storage for our soft-sided ...

We went on this cruise to see if Carnival had lifted their game since our trans-Pacific cruise last year. Some things were an improvement, but some sadly not. To start with (and I know it's probably beyond Carnival's control, but it's part of the experience) the boarding process was heavenly compared with last year's three hour queue. We dropped off our large bag, then walked into the ...

This is our first cruise since the outbreak of Covid, and our first cruise on the Celebrity Edge. We previously cruised on the Celebrity Solstice. We boarded the Celebrity Edge at Circular Quay, Sydney. The embarkation was smooth and trouble free. No complaints whatsoever. After embarkation at approximately midday, we had lunch and drinks in the Ocean View Cafe. After lunch we explored the ...

We have been on many cruises and by far, this has Been our best experience. We cannot find any fault or need for improvement. From boarding the ship visiting ports and the onboard facilities it was smooth sailing.The friendly staff seemed to really enjoy their positions and very helpful at all times. The ship has exceeded all expectations. Excellent choice of restaurants, fitness and onboard ...

I had heard great things about the new Ship and have always been an admirer of the amazing things that Richard Branson has achieved in his life. I read his books years ago and loved them, so it made complete sense to me to book a cruise with Virgin Voyages. The standout for me is the amazing crew, so happy ( a testament to having a great boss and working conditions) and helpful at all times. ...

We wanted to experience something different on a cruise and the price was great and with all the hype of Virgin Voyages on TV we decided to try this cruise. First impressions of the ship as we boarded was a fresh ship and happy staff. Arriving to our room we found a spacious XL Sea Terrace room like no other that we have experienced on any other cruise ship in a good way, with a separate ...

It was our 30th wedding anniversary so wanted to do something special. So decided on our first visit to Australia and New Zealand. The ship and cabins are beautiful splash out and go as a rock star if you can. The staff truly seem to be the happiest friendliest crew we have ever sailed with. I would have given 5 stars but personally feel the food lets the ship down. The wake is beautiful but ...