Cruise news (AustraliaNewZealand-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Oceania records single best booking day for winter 2022-2023 cruises
Oceania Cruises revealed that the launch of its collection of exotic itineraries for winter 2022-2023 on March 3 had resulted in an all-time record...
March 13, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Coral Expeditions' Coral Geographer cruise ship delivered by VARD
Following the delivery of Coral Adventurer (sistership) in 2019, Coral Expeditions Australia (fleet) ordered a second newbuild from VARD Vietnam...
March 13, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions Australia dedicates Sylvia Earle cruise ship to leading female conservationists
Aurora Expeditions Australia announced it is celebrating International Women’s Day 2021 by dedicating its newest ship to 5 of the world...
March 7, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Australia extends cruise shipping ban through June 17, 2021
Australia announced it is officially extending its international travel ban for 3 more months. Australia's government announced on Tuesday, March 2...
March 5, 2021 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line opens booking for 2022-2023 cruises
HAL-Holland America’s exotic cruises in 2022-2023 are now open for booking. From Asia, Australia-New Zealand to Antarctica, Hawaii, Tahiti...
March 3, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Scenic Cruises' ship Scenic Eclipse sails Australia Kimberley Coast voyages in 2021
Scenic Cruises is currently in talks with state governments over plans to deploy its Scenic Eclipse ship for a 2021 Australian season. The news...
March 3, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Coral Expeditions restart cruises in Western Australia
The Australia-based small ship cruise company Coral Expeditions (fleet) confirmed voyages would restart in Western Australia this month, as the...
February 27, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises 2022-2023 Australia and New Zealand ships and itineraries
Princess Cruises announced its 2022-2023 Australia and New Zealand season, going on sale on March 2, 2021. The itinerary program is based on 4 ships...
February 21, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises' 13th ex-Australia World Cruise 2023
The Carnival Corporation-owned luxury brand Princess Cruises announced its 13th ex-Australia World Cruise 2023. The 107-day itinerary is scheduled...
February 19, 2021 - Accidents
P&O Australia cancels cruises through mid-June
P&O Cruises Australia announced it is maintaining its optimism for the restart of cruising while, in the meantime, once again taking a practical...
February 19, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Australian-flagged cruise line Coral Expeditions announces new 2021 itineraries
The only large Australia-flagged and Australian-crewed company Coral Expeditions announced new 2021 itineraries and a new investor. NRMA Insurance...
February 7, 2021 - Accidents
Blocked Ponant cruise ship Le Laperouse calls off New Zealand season
A French, luxury cruise ship stopped at the New Zealand border cancelled her summer season. After 61 crew were refused work visas on route to...
February 4, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises' ship Celebrity Eclipse Australia and New Zealand 2022-2023 season
Celebrity Cruises deployes the ship Celebrity Eclipse in Australia and New Zealand for winter season 2022-2023. The liner is scheduled to operate 5...
February 3, 2021 - Cruise Industry
P&O Australia's newest cruise ship Pacific Encounter joins the fleet
P&O Cruises Australia's newest ship Pacific Encounter (fka Star Princess) officially joined the fleet. The vessel (currently in Singapore...
January 30, 2021 - Accidents
Ponant's cruise ship Le Laperouse denied entry to New Zealand
A top-luxury cruise ship that sailed from Singapore to New Zealand to finally restart operations was stuck 300 mi (500 km) out at sea due to a visa...
January 30, 2021