Cruise news (AustraliaNewZealand-tagged)
- Accidents
Vanuatu earthquake disrupts cruise ship schedules amid infrastructure damage
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, on Tuesday, December 17th, causing significant damage to the city and its port...
December 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line expands Australian fleet with 2 rebranded ships in 2025
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced its expansion in Australia, introducing Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter, formerly P&O Cruises...
December 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Silversea announces 230 new cruises for 2026-2027 across all 7 continents
Silversea Cruises has unveiled 230 voyages for the 2026-2027 season, expanding its offerings to 400+ destinations in 85+ countries. This collection...
December 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises 2026-2027 Australia-New Zealand ships and itineraries
Princess Cruises announced 2026-2027 fleet deployment for Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. The program features diverse itineraries...
December 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean's ship Quantum OTS starts South Pacific & Australia itineraries from Brisbane...
RCI-Royal Caribbean’s ship Quantum of the Seas started cruise season 2024-2025 from homeport Brisbane (QLD Australia). The schedule groups 22...
December 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
SunStone Ships and CMHI China launched final INFINITY Class vessel Douglas Mawson
On November 29th, the Florida USA-based cruise shipowner SunStone Ships (subsidiary of SunStone Maritime Group) launched Douglas Mawson - the 7th and...
December 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
TT-Line's ferry Spirit of Tasmania IV undergoes North Sea trials en route to Scotland UK
TT-LINE Tasmania’s new ship Spirit of Tasmania IV is currently in the North Sea en route from Rauma Finland to its temporary berth in Leith...
December 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Great Barrier Reef advocates push for tighter greywater and effluent rules
Environmental advocates and tourism operators associated with the Great Barrier Reef (QLD AU) are urging authorities to implement stricter...
December 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
South Australia gears up for record 2024-2025 cruise season with 120 ship visits
Silver Nova ship docked at Adelaide's Outer Harbor Thursday morning (November 29th), and visited Kangaroo Island on Friday (November 30th) as part of...
December 1, 2024 - Accidents
Crew member medevaced from Celebrity Edge ship off NSW Australia
A crew member in need of urgent medical care was successfully medevacked from the Celebrity Edge ship as it sailed off the coast of New South Wales...
November 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn's 2026-2027 expedition cruises - 24 new itineraries across 31 countries
The ultra-luxury expedition travel company Seabourn announced its 2026-2027 season, grouping 24 itineraries across 31 countries, including several...
November 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises ship Celebrity Edge returns to Australia for 2024-2025 season
Celebrity Cruises has announced the return of its EDGE-class vessel Celebrity Edge to Australia for a second season. Notably, Celebrity Edge is the...
October 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cruise tourism boosts Australian economy with record A$8.43 Billion contribution in 2023-2024
The value of cruise tourism in Australia reached an unprecedented level, contributing A$8.43 billion to the national economy during the 2023-2024...
October 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Heritage Expeditions introduces unique itineraries to Japan and the Philippines for 2025-2026
The New Zealand-based, family-owned expedition travel company Heritage Expeditions/fleet has launched its Authentic Small Ship Expedition...
October 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises unveils 2026-2027 global itineraries across all 7 continents
Celebrity Cruises is set to navigate an impressive range of global destinations during its 2026-2027 season, with itineraries that span 600+ sailings...
October 3, 2024