Cruise news (Auckland New Zealand-tagged)
Explora Journeys scheduled first World Cruise (Endless Worlds) for 2029
Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel line within the MSC Group, has presented its first global voyage, Endless Worlds, scheduled to take place...
December 3, 2025- Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America's 2027–2028 cruises in Australia, New Zealand, and South Pacific Islands
HAL-Holland America Line has scheduled its 2027–2028 voyages through Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. The itineraries, ranging...
November 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line's 2027-2028 Asia-Pacific fleet deployment
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the details of its 2027-2028 season in the Asia-Pacific region, comprising nearly fifty distinct voyages. The...
November 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Edge started third Australian season
Celebrity Edge has begun her third season in Australasian waters, offering travelers a refined and immersive passage through some of the region&rsquo...
October 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises unveils 230+ Global Voyages for 2027-2028 season
Oceania Cruises has released its voyage roster for the 2027-2028 season, unveiling over 230 itineraries across its fleet of 7 luxury small ships. The...
September 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
DCL-Disney Cruise Line to conclude operations in Australasian waters
Disney Cruise Line will withdraw from Australian and New Zealand operations at the conclusion of the 2025–2026 season, ending a 3-year presence...
August 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Riviera ship to debut in Australia-New Zealand with culinary-themed cruises
Oceania Cruises' 1,250-guest ship, Riviera, is set to embark on her inaugural season in Australia and New Zealand from November 2025 to March 2026...
March 26, 2025 - Accidents
Crew medevaced from Princess Cruises' ship Diamond Princess off New Zealand
On January 30th, 2025, while en route from Brisbane to Auckland, the cruise ship Diamond Princess experienced a medical emergency off the coast of...
February 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
140-night "World Cruise 2027" scheduled for Crystal Serenity ship
Crystal Cruises unveiled its World Cruise 2027 planned for Crystal Serenity ship. The 140-night itinerary groups 83 destinations in 29 countries and...
January 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line unveils 2026-2027 Asia Pacific cruise itineraries
HAL-Holland America Line has announced its 2026-2027 cruise offerings for Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, now available for booking. The...
January 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises unveils Grand Voyage and 2026-2027 itineraries
Celebrity Cruises opened bookings for 2026-2027 voyages, including the highly anticipated 110-night Grand Voyage that marks the brand’s longest...
December 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises 2026-2027 Australia-New Zealand ships and itineraries
Princess Cruises announced 2026-2027 fleet deployment for Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. The program features diverse itineraries...
December 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises unveils 131-day Circle Pacific/World Voyage 2026 (Coral Princess ship)
Princess Cruises has unveiled its most extensive destination-focused itinerary to date with the introduction of a 131-day Circle Pacific Voyage...
November 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Scenic Cruises unveils 2025 Asian river and ocean itineraries
Scenic Cruises has introduced its 2025 Asia collection, featuring a blend of ocean and river itineraries. Among the highlights is the 28-day...
July 30, 2024 - Accidents
Passenger medevaced in serious condition from P&O Australia's ship Pacific Explorer
A passenger aboard P&O's Pacific Explorer experienced a medical emergency shortly after the ship departed from Auckland on Monday, July 8th. The...
July 9, 2024