Cruise news (Melbourne Australia-tagged)
DCL-Disney Cruise Line to conclude operations in Australasian waters
Disney Cruise Line will withdraw from Australian and New Zealand operations at the conclusion of the 2025–2026 season, ending a 3-year presence...
August 14, 2025- Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises expands Formula 1 presence through partnership with BWT Alpine
MSC Cruises has strengthened its involvement in Formula 1 (F1) by securing a multi-year partnership with the BWT Alpine team, further integrating its...
February 18, 2025 - 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
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line expands Australian fleet with new 2026-2027 itineraries
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line is preparing for its Australian expansion with the addition of two ships from P&O Cruises Australia, Carnival Adventure...
October 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn announces 2025-2026 season for Seabourn Quest, featuring Panama Canal and Pacific Islands
Seabourn has unveiled a series of itineraries for the Seabourn Quest, set to explore Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, and the...
August 16, 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
NCL rolls out new Asia-Pacific and Australia cruises for 2024-2026 seasons
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line is set to launch 30+ new port-intensive cruises across the Asia Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand regions. These voyages...
May 23, 2024 - Accidents
Princess Cruises alters routes for World Cruises, avoiding Middle East and Asia
Princess Cruises has adjusted the itineraries for its two 2025 World Cruises, opting to exclude visits to the Middle East and Asia due to ongoing...
April 30, 2024 - Accidents
Virgin Voyages cancels Australia&New Zealand cruises 2024-2025 due to Red Sea crisis
Virgin Voyages, the travel brand company founded by billionaire Richard Branson, has made the decision to cancel its Australia and New Zealand 2024...
February 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cunard unveils 2025-2027 voyages, new Caribbean routes, simultaneous World Cruises
Cunard announced the commencement of sales for sailings spanning from September 2025 to January 2027, inclusive of new Caribbean itineraries leaving...
February 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Murray River Paddlesteamers unveils 5-Star riverboat for 2025
Murray River Paddlesteamers has officially announced the 2025 launch date and the commencement of bookings for PS Australian Star, Australia's...
January 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Cruises celebrates Resilient Lady ship's MerMaiden Voyage, marking a South Pacific debut
Virgin Voyages' ship Resilient Lady has commenced her MerMaiden voyage. Departing from Melbourne, the adults-only "lady ship" (fleet's third...
December 13, 2023 - Cruise Industry
DCL-Disney Cruise Line deploys in Australia (2024-2025) Disney Wonder ship
Following a successful inaugural season in Australia, DCL-Disney Cruise Line is set to return for a second season of 2- to 7-night cruises, offering...
December 11, 2023 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Sir Richard Branson welcomes Virgin Voyages' ship Resilient Lady to Australia
Sir Richard Branson introduced Resilient Lady to Australian waters, marking the arrival of the third "lady ship" in the Virgin Voyages fleet. The...
December 4, 2023 - Accidents
Carnival Australia pulls its cruise ships from Melbourne over tax hike
A major cruise ship company is set to withdraw its two largest brands, Princess Cruises and Cunard, from Melbourne ports in protest of an...
November 29, 2023