Cruise news (AustraliaNewZealand-tagged)
- Accidents
26-yo Australian tries to smuggle $5M of drugs on Spirit of Tasmania ferry
In one of Tasmania's most substantial drug apprehensions, law enforcement authorities intercepted a 26-year-old man from Queensland Australia who...
November 7, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Quantum OTS returns to Brisbane (Queensland Australia)
RCI-Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas has returned to homeport Brisbane QLD, offering a range of 3- to 9-night cruises to the South Pacific and...
November 3, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Silversea initiates exclusive pre-sale for winter 2025-2026 cruises
The ultra-premium travel brand Silversea has initiated an exclusive pre-sale for its winter 2025-2026 voyages, encompassing 150+ itineraries to 200...
November 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Summer cruise season officially underway in Newcastle (NSW Australia)
The arrival of the RCI-Royal Caribbean cruise ship Brilliance of the Seas in Newcastle on Saturday, October 28, officially marked the commencement of...
October 31, 2023 - Accidents
Majestic Princess ship delays arrival into Auckland NZ due to Cyclone Lola
Strong winds sweeping across Auckland Harbor have hindered the docking of a Princess Cruises' ship in the port city. Majestic Princess, having...
October 30, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages' ship Resilient Lady visits Adelaide Australia in 2024
Virgin Voyages' ship Resilient Lady is scheduled to visit Adelaide (South Australia) twice in 2024. This luxurious vessel is part of Virgin's...
October 29, 2023 - Cruise Industry
DCL-Disney cruise ship sails in Australian waters for the first time
MS Disney Wonder arrived in Sydney Harbour on Friday morning, October 27, in anticipation of her inaugural Australian season. This marks the...
October 28, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn introduces new expedition itineraries for 2025-2026
The ultra-premium travel brand Seabourn has disclosed its forthcoming 2025-2026 expedition itineraries, presenting a series of explorations to some...
October 27, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines returning to Australia for the first time since 2020
The UK-based company Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is set to make a triumphant return to Australia for the first time since 2020 as part of its World...
October 27, 2023 - Accidents
Ruby Princess cruisers win class action lawsuit against Carnival over COVID outbreak
Carnival Corporation's Australian division Carnival Australia has been directed to cover the medical expenses of a woman who contracted COVID-19, as...
October 25, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises' Discovery ship homeported in Sydney NSW Australia in 2025-2026 summer
Princess Cruises has announced that the 145000-GT-ton Discovery Princess will be homeported in Sydney NSW for summer 2025-2026 season, marking the...
October 25, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance OTS arrives in Sydney NSW Australia for the first time
A new season in Australia has begun, with RCI-Royal Caribbean International launching its extensive 2023-2024 holiday program Down Under. Brilliance...
October 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Bumper cruise season in Australia kicks off with Celebrity Solstice
Australia's busy cruise season officially commenced on October 19 with the arrival of the first overseas ship in Sydney Harbour NSW. The 2800...
October 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Royal Princess ship sailing into Auckland on inaugural cruise season in Australasia
Auckland NZ is now homeporting Princess Cruises' ship Royal Princess - a 330-meter-long, 18-deck ship, accommodating 3560 passengers, with an...
October 19, 2023 - Cruise Industry
NCL returns to Asia with the Norwegian Jewel ship from Tokyo, Japan
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line marked its highly anticipated return to the Asian cruise market on Thursday, October 19, with the departure of the...
October 19, 2023