Cruise news (Sydney Australia-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
NCL extends Norwegian Spirit ship's South Pacific cruise schedule through 2027
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has expanded its South Pacific programme aboard Norwegian Spirit, introducing additional sailings for 2026 and 2027. The...
June 11, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Viking reveals 2028–2029 World Cruise itinerary (ship Viking Vesta)
Viking OCEAN has announced its 2028–2029 World Cruise offerings, placing destination access and extended geographic coverage at the centre of a...
May 31, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Aurelia ship to debut with dual 180-day World voyages
Oceania Aurelia is set to enter service in late 2027 as the newest long-range vessel in the Oceania Cruises fleet, with the company unveiling an...
May 7, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions expands Antarctic operations
In the Southern Ocean, the Australia-based company and polar travel brand Aurora Expeditions has completed its largest Antarctic program to date...
May 1, 2026 - Cruise Industry
RSSC/Regent Seven Seas Cruises schedules 2028–2029 Grand Journeys
Regent Seven Seas Cruises/RSSC has outlined its 2028–2029 Legendary Journeys Collection, presenting three extended Grand Voyages of between 61...
April 26, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises adds Lelepa (Vanuatu) calls to future South Pacific itineraries
Celebrity Cruises is expected to include calls at Royal Caribbean Group’s new private destination on the island of Lelepa in Vanuatu, following...
March 28, 2026 - Accidents
Carnival Splendor's New Zealand cruise canceled due to full ship charter arrangement
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has withdrawn a scheduled 10-night voyage on Carnival Splendor after the vessel was reserved under a full-ship charter...
March 23, 2026 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean expands Australian programme with Lelepa Beach Club debut
RCI-Royal Caribbean has outlined its deployment for the 2027–2028 summer season in Australia, combining an expanded schedule of regional...
March 20, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Disney Wonder departs Australia as DCL repositions in the Pacific
On February 2nd, Disney Wonder departed Sydney Harbour bound for the United States, repeating a seasonal passage she has made at the conclusion of...
February 3, 2026 - Accidents
Royal Caribbean's ship Anthem OTS returns to Sydney NSW after propulsion fault
RCI-Royal Caribbean’s Quantum-class vessel Anthem of the Seas encountered a technical fault affecting its propulsion system during its most...
January 24, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Crown Princess returns to service following Singapore drydock
Crown Princess has resumed operations following a scheduled drydock in Singapore, re-entering service with a series of venue upgrades and general...
December 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Firenze homeported in NYC (New York) in 2027-2028
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has published the next phase of its 2027-2028 deployment schedule, designating Carnival Firenze for a new series of voyages...
December 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys scheduled first World Cruise (Endless Worlds) for 2029
Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel line within the MSC Group, has presented its first global voyage, Endless Worlds, scheduled to take place...
December 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America's 2027–2028 cruises in Australia, New Zealand, and South Pacific Islands
HAL-Holland America Line has scheduled its 2027–2028 voyages through Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. The itineraries, ranging...
November 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions' ship Douglas Mawson enters service
The new expedition vessel Douglas Mawson, owned by Australia’s Aurora Expeditions, made its inaugural arrival in Sydney Harbour, docking at the...
November 24, 2025