Cruise news (AustraliaNewZealand-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
New Zealand hikes cruise passenger fees by 88% starting December
The New Zealand government has announced an 88% increase in border processing fees for cruise ship passengers, set to take effect on December 1st...
July 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Coral Adventurer sets sail with innovative graphene-based coatings
Graphite Innovations & Technologies Inc/GIT Coatings (graphene-based coatings manufacturer) has partnered with Coral Expeditions Australia/fleet...
July 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Australia-based ship Carnival Splendor scheduled for drydock refurbishment in 2024
Carnival Splendor ship is en route to Singapore for a drydock refurb project in preparation for the upcoming 2024-2025 Australian season. Currently...
July 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
DCL-Disney Cruise Line announces Christmas-themed voyages in Australia-New Zealand
DCL-Disney Cruise Line will host a series of Christmas-themed voyages upon the return of its ship to Australia and New Zealand this year. On select...
July 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RMC Rauma launches LNG-powered RoPax ferry Spirit of Tasmania V
Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) has conducted the launching and naming ceremony for TT Line’s second LNG-powered (by...
July 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen unveils shorter itinerary segments for World Cruise 2025 (ship Bolette)
Explorers seeking their next adventure can take advantage of 3 new shorter sailings as part of Fred Olsen Cruise Lines' 2025 world cruise. The cruise...
July 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Mitsui Ocean Cruises unveils 2025 itineraries including Grand Asia and Golden Week voyages
Mitsui Ocean Cruises has unveiled 5 new itineraries for April to July 2025, including a 66-day Grand Asia Cruise and a 12-day Golden Week cruise...
July 10, 2024 - Accidents
Passenger medevaced in serious condition from P&O Australia's ship Pacific Explorer
A passenger aboard P&O's Pacific Explorer experienced a medical emergency shortly after the ship departed from Auckland on Monday, July 8th. The...
July 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn Pursuit ship named in Kimberley by Wunambal Gaambera Traditional Owners
Seabourn, renowned for ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, named its latest vessel, Seabourn Pursuit, in a historic ceremony at Ngula Jar...
July 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn Pursuit ship starts inaugural Kimberley Australia season
Seabourn Pursuit, the latest ultra-luxury expedition vessel of Seabourn, made its debut in Australia by sailing into Darwin NT on the morning of...
June 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cunard unveils 2025 Event Voyages Program
Cunard has announced its 2025 Event Voyages, featuring unique experiences across its fleet: Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, and Queen Victoria. These...
June 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Ponant unveils new Australian Expedition Cruises for 2024-2025
The French luxury travel brand Ponant offers unparalleled sea voyages aboard its sleek large superyachts. Ponant's discovery expeditions include...
June 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Captain Cook Cruises Fiji debuts Southern Lau Expedition on Caledonian Sky ship
Captain Cook Cruises Fiji, renowned for its expedition expertise, has launched its inaugural 7-night voyage to the Southern Lau archipelago with MS...
June 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation retires P&O Australia brand
The world's largest cruise shipowner Carnival Corporation has announced the discontinuation of its Australian brand P&O Australia in a strategic...
June 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Silversea's longest/149-day World Cruise 2027 (ship Silver Dawn)
Silversea’s 149-day World Cruise "The Three Oceans" in 2027 aboard Silver Dawn ship will visit 80 destinations, setting a new record for the...
May 28, 2024