Cruise news (AustraliaNewZealand-tagged)
New amenities on P&O Australia's ship Pacific Adventure following drydock
P&O Australia's ship Pacific Adventure emerged from recent drydock with onboard enhancements. After undergoing a recent drydock, Pacific...
April 16, 2024- Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean unveils 2025-2026 Australian ships and homeports
RCI-Royal Caribbean International unveiled its upcoming 2025-2026 itinerary from Australia. Holidaymakers can anticipate a diverse range of...
April 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean and The Wiggles partner for family cruises in Australia
RCI-Royal Caribbean and The Wiggles, two renowned family brands, are collaborating to offer an extraordinary family holiday experience in Australia...
March 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Heritage Expeditions announces 2025 New Zealand cruises celebrating 40 years of exploration
Heritage Expeditions, a leading expedition cruise company based in New Zealand, has unveiled its 2025 Kiwi Cruise Season, marking 40 years of...
March 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Brilliance of the Seas cut voyage short due to propulsion problem
RCI/Royal Caribbean International's ship Brilliance of the Seas is facing an unexpected setback during the current South Pacific voyage, as the...
March 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Candela P-12 electric ferry set to revolutionize lake transport in New Zealand
In 2025, Lake Manapouri in New Zealand will witness the debut of the Candela P-12, an innovative 'flying' electric ferry. This marks the first...
March 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Clive Palmer resurrects Titanic II ship replica project, Maiden Voyage set for 2027
After a decade of hiatus, Australian entrepreneur Clive Palmer has rekindled plans to construct the Titanic II, a replica of the iconic ocean liner...
March 16, 2024 - Accidents
Climate action protesters target Majestic Princess cruise ship in Otago Harbour/Dunedin NZ
Two individuals on paddleboards engaged with a large cruise ship in Otago Harbour (Dunedin NZ) on Sunday, March 10, signaling the commencement of a...
March 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Regent Seven Seas Cruises/RSSC extends partnership with David Jones for second year
RSSC/Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced the extension of its partnership with Australian luxury retailer David Jones for a second year, marking...
March 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Bookings on Crystal Serenity ship's World Cruise 2026 open on March 19th
Crystal has announced the opening of bookings for the highly anticipated 2026 World Cruise aboard Crystal Serenity, with a waitlist now available...
March 5, 2024 - Accidents
Virgin Voyages cancels Australia&New Zealand cruises 2024-2025 due to Red Sea crisis
Virgin Voyages, the travel brand company founded by billionaire Richard Branson, has made the decision to cancel its Australia and New Zealand 2024...
February 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Brisbane Council aims for electric ferries by 2027
The Schrinner council has unveiled plans to potentially introduce electric-powered ferries on the Brisbane River, aiming for a clean cross-river...
February 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
New Zealand's inter-island ferry company KiwiRail halts fleet modernization project
KiwiRail and the Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (one of the world's largest shipbuilding companies) have mutually agreed to terminate the...
February 16, 2024 - Accidents
Resilient Lady's Australia-Europe repositioning itinerary (via Suez Canal) changed to an Around...
In a strategic shift from her traditional relocation voyages, Virgin Voyages' vessel Resilient Lady is set to embark on a circumnavigation of the...
February 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Whangarei (New Zealand) welcomes first cruise ship (Oceania Regatta) with grand celebration
Whangarei witnessed the arrival of its inaugural cruise ship, Oceania Regatta, on Sunday morning (February 4), as hundreds of international travelers...
February 4, 2024