Cruise news (AustraliaNewZealand-tagged)
- Accidents
Civil unrest forces P&O Australia and CCL-Carnival to cancel New Caledonia visits
P&O Australia and CCL-Carnival Cruise Line have both canceled scheduled calls to New Caledonia due to ongoing civil unrest in the region...
May 17, 2024 - Accidents
P&O Australia ship Pacific Encounter rescues sailors off New Caledonia
A P&O Australia vessel (Pacific Encounter) successfully conducted a rescue operation to assist 3 stranded sailors off New Caledonia on Saturday...
May 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises offers Southern Caribbean itineraries from San Juan Puerto Rico in 2025-2026
Princess Cruises has announced its return to San Juan Puerto Rico, offering Southern Caribbean voyages with the Grand Princess ship from October 2025...
May 8, 2024 - Accidents
Body found after P&O Pacific Adventure cruise ship passenger was reported missing off Sydney
In a significant search operation off the coast of Sydney (NSW Australia), a body has been discovered following reports of a man going missing from a...
May 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions 2025-2026 season (ships Greg Mortimer, Sylvia Earle, Douglas Mawson)
Aurora Expeditions (fleet), a renowned Australian-owned adventure travel company celebrated for its immersive and responsible exploration, has...
April 26, 2024 - Accidents
Crew medevaced from P&O Australia's ship Pacific Adventure
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter executed a medical evacuation of a crew member from the P&O Australia cruise ship, Pacific Adventure, who urgently...
April 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
P&O Cruises Australia injects $29M into Western Australia's economy
Fremantle presently serves as the embarkation point for P&O Cruises Australia's Pacific Explorer, hosting a series of 7 voyages in the upcoming...
April 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Wunambal Gaambera people (Kimberley Australia) named Godparents of Seabourn Pursuit
Seabourn, renowned for its ultra-luxury expedition cruises, has designated the Wunambal Gaambera Traditional Owners as godparents of Seabourn Pursuit...
April 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
New amenities on P&O Australia's ship Pacific Adventure following drydock
P&O Australia's ship Pacific Adventure emerged from recent drydock with onboard enhancements. After undergoing a recent drydock, Pacific...
April 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean unveils 2025-2026 Australian ships and homeports
RCI-Royal Caribbean International unveiled its upcoming 2025-2026 itinerary from Australia. Holidaymakers can anticipate a diverse range of...
April 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean and The Wiggles partner for family cruises in Australia
RCI-Royal Caribbean and The Wiggles, two renowned family brands, are collaborating to offer an extraordinary family holiday experience in Australia...
March 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Heritage Expeditions announces 2025 New Zealand cruises celebrating 40 years of exploration
Heritage Expeditions, a leading expedition cruise company based in New Zealand, has unveiled its 2025 Kiwi Cruise Season, marking 40 years of...
March 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Brilliance of the Seas cut voyage short due to propulsion problem
RCI/Royal Caribbean International's ship Brilliance of the Seas is facing an unexpected setback during the current South Pacific voyage, as the...
March 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Candela P-12 electric ferry set to revolutionize lake transport in New Zealand
In 2025, Lake Manapouri in New Zealand will witness the debut of the Candela P-12, an innovative 'flying' electric ferry. This marks the first...
March 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Clive Palmer resurrects Titanic II ship replica project, Maiden Voyage set for 2027
After a decade of hiatus, Australian entrepreneur Clive Palmer has rekindled plans to construct the Titanic II, a replica of the iconic ocean liner...
March 16, 2024