Cruise news (AustraliaNewZealand-tagged)

Quebec Woman Sentenced to 7.5 Years for Smuggling Cocaine on Cruise Ship (USD 31 million)
A Quebec woman was sentenced Friday, November 3, to seven-and-a-half years behind bars for importing a large amount of cocaine into Australia...
November 4, 2017
Accidents
Silver Muse Inaugural Cruise to Explore Australia and New Zealand
Silversea invites passengers to experience the unrivalled beauty of Australia and New Zealand aboard Silver Muse during the inaugural sailing of the...
October 31, 2017
Cruise Industry
Port Arthur Prepares for Cruisers
The first cruise ship of the season to drop anchor at Port Arthur Tasmania Historic Site arrives on Monday, October 30, with 2600 passengers. Golden...
October 29, 2017
Cruise Industry
Brisbane Cruise Terminal Gets a Launch Date
A dedicated mega cruise terminal will be built at Port of Brisbane, completely funded by the private sector and opening up the whole state to cruise...
October 27, 2017
Cruise Industry
Norwegian Jewel to Spend a Second Season in Australia
Norwegian Cruise Line opened Norwegian Jewel‘s Australia & New Zealand 2018-2019 cruises for booking. Following a significant...
October 26, 2017
Cruise Industry
Carnival Celebrates 5 Years in Australia
Carnival Cruise Line celebrated its fifth anniversary in Australia with the world’s longest conga line at sea, marking the first ever World...
October 21, 2017
Cruise Industry
Carnival Australia Ships Return to Western Australia
Carnival Australia cruise ships return to Western Australia after a commitment by McGowan Government to fix Broome Port's issues. Dredging at...
October 10, 2017
Cruise Industry
Record Number of Cruise Ships to Dock in Albany
A record number of cruise ships will dock in Port Albany WA this season, with Sea Princess due to arrive on Friday, October 6. The 16 ships will...
October 4, 2017
Cruise Industry
P&O Cruises Australia Replaces Existing Ships
The Sydney-based unit in Carnival Corporation - P&O Cruises Australia, plans to replace its existing fleet of 5 ships, all of which built during...
October 3, 2017
Cruise Industry
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