Cruise news (AustraliaNewZealand-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises Announces Largest Ever Australia Season
The Australia season of Princess Cruises will be line's largest ever in 2019-2020, with 5 ships sailing to more than 100 destinations and carrying...
March 24, 2018 - Cruise Industry
CMV Announces Name of New Ship
The latest addition to the fleet of Cruise & Maritime Voyages/CMV will be named "Vasco da Gama" following the vote by trade partners and...
March 22, 2018 - Accidents
Passenger Medevaced From Sea Princess
An elderly woman has been airlifted by a rescue helicopter from a Princess Cruises ship, off the NSW coast. Westpac Life Saver Rescue helicopter has...
March 13, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Fremantle Passenger Terminal to Boast USD 3M Upgrade
The State Government plans to spend US$3 million for upgrading Fremantle Passenger Terminal in order to attract more cruisers and boost tourism...
March 12, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Splendor to Be Based in Australia
Carnival Corporation announced that its Carnival Splendor cruise ship is leaving Los Angeles for her new Australian home. The 3000-passenger vessel...
March 10, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Pacific Eden Joins CMV Expanding Fleet
CMV Travel & Leisure Group announced the acquisition of Pacific Eden from P&O Australia. The new name of Eden will be announced on...
March 9, 2018 - Accidents
Captain Dies Aboard Sydney Party Cruise Ship
A party cruise turned to tragedy in Sydney overnight after the ship’s captain suffered a heart attack at the wheel. Nearly 200 guests were...
March 5, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Brisbane’s New Cruise Terminal Close to Green Light
Plans for Brisbane to build a US$158 million cruise ship terminal could be given the go ahead in case the ACCC (Australian Competitions &...
March 4, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Cunard Unveils New Australian Partnerships
Luxury cruise line Cunard is about to take on an Aussie flavour, announcing a series of partnerships with leading companies from Australia ahead of...
March 4, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions Announces Greg Mortimer's Inaugural Polar Season
Australia’s leading expedition cruise company, Aurora Expeditions, announced the inaugural 2019-2020 polar season of its new world-class...
March 4, 2018 - Cruise Industry
P&O Australia Adds Comedy to Event Activities at Sea
P&O Cruises is providing event organisers and delegates the chance to share laughs with a record number of 3-and-4-night comedy cruises in 2018...
March 2, 2018 - Accidents
Ferry McFerryface Crashes Into Wharf
The much-maligned Sydney Harbour ferry, Ferry McFerryface, has crashed into Balmain East wharf. The boat has suffered minor damage during the...
March 1, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Queen Elizabeth to Be Based in Melbourne
One of the most famous cruise ships in the world will be based in Australia for over 100 days during 2019-2020 summer. Rather than having Sydney...
February 19, 2018 - Cruise Industry
First Ever Vegan Cruise Launched in Australia
A trip described by its organizers as the 'first ever vegan-themed cruise to leave Australian shores sets sail later in 2018. The Whole Connection...
February 19, 2018 - Cruise Industry
P&O Cruises Boasts Longest-Ever Itinerary from Adelaide
P&O AU kicked off South Australia cruise season with the company's longest itinerary out of Adelaide to date – an 8-night roundtrip...
February 13, 2018