Cruise news (AustraliaNewZealand-tagged)
- 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 - Cruise Industry
Port of Brisbane to Receive Its 26th Terminal
A new CityCat terminal is due to be built at the US$100 million Howard Smith Wharves in what will become Brisbane’s 26th passenger terminal...
November 8, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Eclipse to Be Homeported in Melbourne from 2020-2021 Summer Season
Royal Caribbean International announced it will base its luxury ship Celebrity Eclipse in port of Melbourne during 2020-2021 summer season. The 2850...
October 31, 2018 - Accidents
Passenger Medevaced from Ovation of the Seas
An elderly passenger has been medevaced from Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas ship off the coast of Exmouth on Wednesday, October 24. The 74...
October 26, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Pacific Explorer to Homeport in Brisbane
P&O Cruises Australia announced that its flagship Pacific Explorer will homeport in Brisbane from October 2020. Since 2012 more than 1 million...
October 24, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Pacific Aria Returns to Auckland for Longest New Zealand Season
P&O Australia announced the return of its Pacific Aria ship to Auckland for the line’s longest New Zealand season to date spanning 7 months...
October 23, 2018 - Accidents
P&O Cruises Ship Dumped Waste into Great Barrier Reef
A P&O Cruises ship spilt 28,000 litres of greywater and waste into Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in August 2018, Senate estimates hearing has...
October 22, 2018 - Cruise Industry
P&O Cruises Australia Announces Maiden Season of Pacific Adventure
P&O Cruises Australia announced the maiden season of line's first Grand Class vessel, Pacific Adventure (current Golden Princess), and new &lsquo...
October 21, 2018 - Accidents
Attempted Murder Aboard Royal Caribbean Ship in Hobart
A Royal Caribbean cruise passenger has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly tried to throw his partner overboard from Radiance of...
October 19, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corp. Charters 3 Ships to Support APEC Summit
Princess Cruises and P&O Australia (both subsidiaries of Carnival Corporation) will charter 3 ships to house delegates to 2018 Asia-Pacific...
October 17, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Pacific Adventure to Boast New Exclusive Retreat Area
P&O Cruises Australia newest ship Pacific Adventure (currently Golden Princess) will boast a private ‘Beach Club’ for a limited...
October 16, 2018 - Cruise Industry
41 Cruise Ships to Call 975 Times in New Zealand This Summer
From some of the largest and newest cruise ships to a flotilla of the most luxurious at sea, New Zealand is now sailing into its biggest summer...
October 6, 2018