Cruise news (AustraliaNewZealand-tagged)

Sydney’s Lack of Berths Plagues Cruise Lines
Viking Cruises will sail to Australia in 2018, and just like its competitors struggle to find a berth at Circular Quay in Sydney. The NSW government...
September 19, 2017
Cruise Industry
One Year to Go Until Majestic Princess Sails into Sydney
Yesterday, September 13, marked one year until the newest and most luxurious ship in Princess Cruises fleet, Majestic Princess, arrives in...
September 14, 2017
Cruise Industry
CLIA Australasia Masters Conference to Sail on Genting Dream
This Saturday, September 16, 29 travel agents from Australia and New Zealand set sail on Genting Dream ship for Cruise Lines International...
September 13, 2017
Cruise Industry
Vard to Build Small Cruise Ship for Coral Expeditions
Vard Holdings won a contract to build a small cruise ship for the based in Australia expedition cruise operator Coral Expeditions (operating Coral...
September 12, 2017
Cruise Industry
Tasmania's Environmental Watchdog to Monitor Cruise Ship Bunker Fuel Emissions
Environmental watchdog will monitor cruise ship bunker fuel emissions while vessels are in Tasmania's ports. A record number of cruise liners will...
September 11, 2017
Cruise Industry
Sun Princess Sailing Hit by Burst Freshwater Pipe
A burst water pipe aboard Sun Princess has forced some passengers out of their staterooms on the first day of a 4-day Queensland cruise. A...
September 6, 2017
Accidents
Trimline to Transform Three Ships for P&O Cruises Australia
Marine interior specialist Trimline has transformed a trio of ships for P&O Australia. Earlier in 2017, Trimline delivered a fascinating...
September 6, 2017
Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Sea Princess Gets Upgrade in November
Princess Cruises announced that Sea Princess will get an upgrade in November. The vessel will sail to Singapore for a 16-day refurbishment...
September 3, 2017
Cruise Industry
New Zealand's Cruise Sector Expected to Grow
New Zealand's cruise sector expects its contribution to economy to grow massively, from US$447M in 2016-2017 to US$640M in 2018-2019 season. The...
August 31, 2017
Cruise Industry
Pacific Eden to Host Australian Open Cruise 2018
Pacific Eden round-trip cruise departs Sydney NSW January 17, next year and includes 2 full days in Melbourne to attend Australian Open...
August 30, 2017
Cruise Industry
Carnival Spirit Struck by 100 km/h Winds
Passengers onboard Carnival Spirit when it was struck by 100 km/h winds shared footage of the frightening experience. The ship was off the New...
August 24, 2017
Accidents
Cruise Passenger Medevaced From Pacific Explorer
A P&O Cruises ship was forced to make an emergency stop off Fraser Coast in order to allow a cruise passenger to be winched to hospital...
August 23, 2017
Accidents
Celebrity Solstice to Head Back to Australia
Celebrity Solstice will return to Australia in just over 2 months, launching her 6th local season with a special 2-night “Sampler&rdquo...
August 15, 2017
Cruise Industry
Gastro Outbreak Hits Princess Cruises Ship
Almost 100 cruise passengers on Sun Princess have suffered norovirus symptoms during a 10-day South Pacific voyage. A spokesperson for parent...
August 10, 2017
Accidents
PONANT Kimberley Expedition Drone Footage
The following spectacular drone footage was taken by acclaimed Australian photographer Nick Rains and features Kimberley highlights from new...
August 9, 2017
Cruise Industry