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.

Ever wanted to cruise the world on an epic culinary journey?  @OceaniaCruises , known for their amazing dining experiences on their ship, and gastronomy-led shore excursions will take you on a feast around the world. 

The Cruise Passenger team chat with Jason Worth, the Vice President of International Sales at Oceania Cruises about the line's new 2026 Grand Voyage. 

You'll get the chance to cruise on the beautiful #OceaniaVista for 180 days. This epic voyage visits six continents, 43 countries, 101 ports, and 81 World Heritage sites. 

But if you're looking for something a bit shorter, Jason also talks to us about European and Mediterranean cruises, the new ships launching for the brand in the next 12 months and how you can save over $8,000 with their latest deals and offers. 

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Hear the hilarious stories of life aboard the world's most luxurious fleet, including how nine men "mooned" BON VOYAGE from the San Francisco Bridge as the ship set out to sea. Elsa McLean reveals the latest longer voyages, some costing over $350,000, are selling fast. Guests stay up to three days in major ports and experience top hotels on the journeys. Regent is offering 40% off some suites for a limited time.

Norwegian Cruise Lines is launching fabulous new ships and fresh experiences. We get the exclusive low down from Ben Angell, VP and MD of the line in the APAC region, and our own Bernadette Chua, a veteran NCL fan! Ben talks to us about all things fly-cruise to amazing destinations in Europe, and Alaska, as well as new departure ports in Asia. The cruise line also has longer stays in port and more immersive shore excursions. He also talks to us about the value of cruising with NCL which includes beverage packages, specialty dining, WiFI, and even shore excursion credit. How much can you really save by exploring all these places by ship rather than on your own?

Our River Cruise Collective weigh in on how to get more value out of your next river cruise. The team of 4 experts combine their knowledge in a tell-all about how to get the most out of your next river cruise.

Welcome to another episode of On Board with Cruise Passenger. Want to save big on your next international trip? Peter and Rose reveal all the tips and tricks on building a better budget and getting impressive discounts on river cruising.

Tens of thousands of Australians have sailed on its ships on journeys across the planet. Yet few know its real name Welcome to AmaWaterways, the Aussie favourite no-one has heard of.  All that's about to change. Now they have an office in Sydney, and Peter Lynch and Rosie Jacobs talk to their Managing Director, Steve Richards, about AmaWaterways plan.

Luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas announces a new Grand Voyages collection - with two guaranteed to interest Australians. Talking to Peter Lynch and Rose Kelly on our podcast, Regent Seven Seas VP Sales for Australia Lisa Pile says they are sure to sell out - especially since they have a 5% discount for a limited time.

Save $23,000 on your next European holiday - find out how!

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