Cruise news (AustraliaNewZealand-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions launches its 2nd purpose-built small ship, Sylvia Earle
Aurora Expeditions launched its second purpose-built small ship, Sylvia Earle, which is scheduled to embark on her inaugural cruise from Ushuaia...
November 11, 2022 - Cruise Industry
MS Westerdam ship arrives in Sydney (Australia) on first cruise call for HAL-Holland America
HAL-Holland America’s ship ms Westerdam arrived in Sydney (NSW Australia) on November 7 and became HAL's first vessel to visit Sydney Harbour...
November 9, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Aerial footage of Royal Caribbean’s ship Quantum OTS in Brisbane (Australia)
On November 1, RCI-Royal Caribbean began its first season in Queensland Australia with the arrival of the Quantum of the Seas at the new Brisbane...
November 7, 2022 - Accidents
Royal Caribbean's ship Ovation OTS cancels call at Christchurch NZ due to strong winds
A 4000-passenger Royal Caribbean ship was stopped from entering Lyttelton Harbour (New Zealand) after a night of heavy winds. The largest cruise...
November 3, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises unveils "Tropics and Exotics Collection" 2024-2025 itineraries
Oceania unveiled a new collection of voyages for 2024-2025, featuring 300+ ports of call. The company said passengers would spend between 30...
November 2, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Luminosa is the first CCL ship homeported in Brisbane (Queensland Australia)
The 2022-renamed ship Carnival Luminosa officially arrived in Queensland Australia on October 30, marking the first vessel from CCL-Carnival...
November 2, 2022 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean International returns to Australia with cruise ship Ovation OTS
RCI-Royal Caribbean made its anticipated return to Australia for the first time since 2019 on October 29. The arrival of Ovation of the Seas in...
November 1, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Pacific Explorer is the first large cruise ship to visit Hobart (Tasmania Australia) in 2+ years
The arrival of Pacific Explorer on October 25, 2022, marked the first large cruise ship to visit Hobart (Tasmania Australia) in 2+ years. P&O...
November 1, 2022 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Sailing yacht Le Ponant emerges after makeover at Italy's San Giorgio del Porto yard
The sailing yacht Le Ponant has been totally renovated. The Ponant Cruises' vessel is back to sea after a makeover that lasted several months...
October 31, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Keel laid for car and passenger ferry Spirit of Tasmania IV at Rauma shipyard
On Friday, October 28, Rauma shipyard (Finland) celebrated the keel-laying of Spirit of Tasmania IV, a cruiseferry being built for TT-Line Tasmania...
October 31, 2022 - Accidents
Coral Princess with undisclosed number (100+) of COVID cases skips scheduled call in Western...
A large Princess Cruises ship with COVID cases onboard missed a scheduled call in Western Australia due to bad weather. Coral Princess has an...
October 27, 2022 - Cruise Industry
PONANT unveils 2024 Kimberley sailing expedition season with its Le Jacques-Cartier ship
PONANT unveiled its highly anticipated 2024 Kimberley season with the luxury expedition ship Le Jacques-Cartier scheduled to make her Australian...
October 25, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Heritage Expeditions' new flagship Heritage Adventurer makes history on maiden voyage
The Christchurch New Zealand-based cruise company Heritage Expeditions' newest ship - Heritage Adventurer during the Maiden Voyage made history as...
October 21, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises returns to New Zealand with Eclipse ship
Celebrity Cruises celebrated the brand's return to New Zealand on Wednesday, October 18th, after 946 days, with the debut of Celebrity Eclipse - the...
October 19, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises 2023-2024 Australia & New Zealand season features 4 ships and 68 destinations
Travelers have the chance to experience unique island and port destinations with Princess Cruises’ 2023-2024 Australia and New Zealand program...
October 18, 2022