Cruise news (AustraliaNewZealand-tagged)
- Accidents
Westpac Chopper Treating Passenger on Carnival Cruise Ship
A cruise passenger was treated by a medical team on a Carnival Cruise Line's ship off the Coffs Coast (NSW Australia). Westpac Life Saver Rescue...
January 16, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Exmouth Seeks Government Help to Prevent Cruise Cancellations
The tourism industry in Exmouth Australia is currently at a crisis point, with 3 of the past 5 cruise ships due to disembark travellers in town...
January 15, 2019 - Accidents
Celebrity Solstice Avoids Wiping Out Stricken Dinghy in Tauranga
The occupants of a small rubber boat were lucky to survive after a Celebrity Cruises ship was forced to alter the course to avoid crushing the small...
January 10, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Upgraded Cruise Ship Terminal Draws Passengers Back to Perth
The upgrade of the largest cruise ship terminal in Australia has been completed. The US$3.25 million refurbishments of the Fremantle Passenger...
January 7, 2019 - Accidents
Wind Blamed for Late Docking at Port of Napier
The wind was blamed for late docking of one of the newest ocean liners in the world at Port Napier on Wednesday, January 2. The 9-deck Viking Orion...
January 5, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Black Watch Enters Newcastle Harbour
The Black Watch cruise ship made her entrance into the harbour of Newcastle (NSW Australia) on Thursday morning, January 3. The Fred Olsen Cruise...
January 3, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Viking Orion Makes First Visit to Tauranga
On Friday morning, December 28, Viking Orion made her first visit to Tauranga (Rotorua, New Zealand). The 229-metre long newbuild (inaugurated in...
December 28, 2018 - Accidents
Passenger Medevaced from Seven Seas Mariner
RACQ CQ Rescue braced against windy conditions to winch an ill American passenger from an RSSC-Regent Seven Seas cruise ship south of Mackay. The...
December 19, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Coral Adventurer Floated Out in Vietnam
Coral Expeditions launched their new ship, Coral Adventurer, on December 8. The float out ceremony involved 2 days of relocating the ship from yard...
December 14, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises to Expand Presence in Sydney
Princess Cruises announced its plans to expand line's presence in Port Sydney, with the 3,560-passenger Regal Princess set to sail along with sister...
November 29, 2018 - Cruise Industry
CMV Announces Vasco da Gama’s 2019-2020 Australasian Season
On October 9, 2019, CMV's Vasco da Gama (still sailing as Pacific Eden) will sail out of London-Tilbury on a Southbound cruise to Sydney NSW. The 53...
November 24, 2018 - Accidents
Holland America Passenger Dies After Falling from a Tender
A passenger onboard a Holland America cruise ship died after falling into the sea from a tender. The 70-year-old-female traveller passed away at 1:30...
November 14, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Azamara Cruises Unveils Q1 2021 Itineraries
Azamara Club Cruises officially announced first quarter 2021 itineraries. Sailing across 4 continents from January through March 2021, changes...
November 13, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Norwegian Jewel to Debut in Sydney After Renovation
Norwegian Cruise Line announced the completion of Norwegian Jewel's refurbisment as part of The Norwegian Edge program. Following a 2-week dry dock...
November 12, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Ovation of the Seas to Visit Tauranga 7 Times
Tauranga is one of the two port cities that will be visited 7 times by Ovation of the Seas during this cruise season. Ovation of the Seas is the...
November 9, 2018