Cruise news (AustraliaNewZealand-tagged)

Princess Cruises announces 2022 World Cruise onboard Coral Princess
Princess Cruises announced the company’s 15th annual Australia-based World Cruise, sailing roundtrip from 3 homeports - Auckland, Brisbane, and...
September 10, 2020
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CLIA acknowledges the Government's decision to extend Australia's cruise pause
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) acknowledged the decision of Australia's Government to extend cruise suspension. Australia's minister...
September 8, 2020
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Ban on cruise ships entering Australian waters extended until December 17
Australia extended its ban on cruise ships entering Australian waters until mid-December. The ban, including overseas travel, was announced on...
September 4, 2020
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Royal Caribbean Group postpones resumption of cruises until November 1
Despite previously announcing it would welcome passengers aboard a few liners on October 1, Royal Caribbean Group said they would be postponing the...
August 30, 2020
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Princess Cruises and P&O Cruises Australia also extend Australia & New Zealand suspension through...
Due to the continued progression of the pandemic and related decisions of health authorities, governments and airlines regarding travel restrictions...
August 28, 2020
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Carnival Cruise Line extends pause in departures from Australia through December 2
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line announced that in light of continuing Australian travel restrictions due to the pandemic, it was extending its pause in...
August 27, 2020
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Cunard Line extends pause in operations until March 25, 2021
In an acknowledgment of the UK FCO (Foreign & Commonwealth Office) guidance and the complexity of operating world cruises, luxury cruise line...
August 25, 2020
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NSW Australia premier apologizes over Ruby Princess cruise ship Coronavirus outbreak
The leader of Australia's New South Wales (NSW) state apologized for failing to stop people carrying COVID from disembarking from a ship in Port...
August 18, 2020
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Silversea Cruises introduces revised collection of 157 expedition voyages
The ultra-premium brand Silversea Cruises revealed a total of 157 new/revised expedition voyages departing between January 2021 and July 2022. The...
August 12, 2020
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French company Ponant Cruises has 8 ships back cruising
The premium French brand Ponant Cruises recently announced that it had 8 ships back sailing, with 4 of them offering itineraries within France. These...
July 29, 2020
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P&O Australia extends suspension of cruises until October 29
P&O Australia announced that the company will extend the pause in operations across Australia & New Zealand until October 29, 2020, in...
July 24, 2020
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CCL-Carnival Cruise Line announces homeports and itinerary changes
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line announced new plans for its fleet expected to generate tremendous passenger excitement once the company resumes sailing...
July 23, 2020
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Princess extends cruise suspension through December 15
Carnival Corporation's premium brand Princess Cruises cancelled sailings worldwide through December 15 - with only one exception. According to...
July 23, 2020
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13 cruise ships leave Carnival Corporation’s fleet (9 brands)
The CEO of the world’s largest cruise company, Carnival Corporation, on Friday (July 10) revealed that its 9 cruise brands would remove 13...
July 11, 2020
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Seabourn announces fall 2021 and winter/spring 2022 itineraries
The premium cruise brand Seabourn announced its voyages for fall 2021 and winter/spring 2022 seasons. The new programs include a total of 56 unique...
June 27, 2020
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