Cruise news (AustraliaNewZealand-tagged)
- Accidents
Seabourn Odyssey’s visit to Taranaki NZ canceled due to incoming storm
An incoming storm forced the cancellation of Seabourn Odyssey’s visit to Taranaki (New Zealand) on Thursday, November 24. In an emailed...
November 22, 2022 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival brings back mandatory mask wearing for passengers on Australian cruises
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line brought back mandatory mask-wearing for all passengers onboard its Australian voyages. The company's updated COVID policy...
November 18, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Heritage Expeditions' new flagship Heritage Adventurer on maiden New Zealand voyage
The New Zealand-based expedition travel company Heritage Expeditions (fleet) welcomed its new flagship Heritage Adventurer for her maiden New Zealand...
November 15, 2022 - Accidents
Grand Princess cruise ship bypasses Napier NZ in brewing coastal storm
One of the largest cruise ships deployed in New Zealand this summer bypassed Napier NZ on Friday, November 11, because of adverse weather on the east...
November 12, 2022 - Accidents
Majestic Princess cruise ship with 800+ COVID cases docks in Sydney Harbour (NSW Australia)
A Princess Cruises ship with 800+ positive COVID cases docked in Sydney Harbour (NSW Australia) at 6 am on Saturday, November 12. Carrying ~3300...
November 12, 2022 - 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