Cruise news (Sydney Australia-tagged)
- Accidents
Captain Dies Aboard Sydney Party Cruise Ship
A party cruise turned to tragedy in Sydney overnight after the ship’s captain suffered a heart attack at the wheel. Nearly 200 guests were...
March 5, 2018 - Accidents
Ferry McFerryface Crashes Into Wharf
The much-maligned Sydney Harbour ferry, Ferry McFerryface, has crashed into Balmain East wharf. The boat has suffered minor damage during the...
March 1, 2018 - Accidents
Quebec Woman Sentenced to 7.5 Years for Smuggling Cocaine on Cruise Ship (USD 31 million)
A Quebec woman was sentenced Friday, November 3, to seven-and-a-half years behind bars for importing a large amount of cocaine into Australia...
November 4, 2017 - Cruise Industry
Sydney’s Lack of Berths Plagues Cruise Lines
Viking Cruises will sail to Australia in 2018, and just like its competitors struggle to find a berth at Circular Quay in Sydney. The NSW government...
September 19, 2017 - Cruise Industry
One Year to Go Until Majestic Princess Sails into Sydney
Yesterday, September 13, marked one year until the newest and most luxurious ship in Princess Cruises fleet, Majestic Princess, arrives in...
September 14, 2017 - Cruise Industry
Woman Goes on Spending Spree on Cruise With Wrongly Deposited Cash
A devoutly religious woman from Brisbane who took a 30-day cruise and went on a spending spree after nearly USD 100,000 was mistakenly put into...
March 22, 2017 - Cruise Industry
Queen Elizabeth Based in Sydney for Two Months
Over the next two years Cunard is cruising longer periods in Australia. The line revealed plans to base its Queen Elizabeth in Australia for 2 months...
February 28, 2017 - Accidents
Canadian Arrested for Cocaine Importation Withdraws Bail Application
One of 3 Quebecers accused of trying to import a large amount of cocaine into Australia in 2016 while on a cruise remains in custody until the trial...
February 24, 2017 - Accidents
Canadian Woman to Stand Trial Charged With Importing Cocaine on Princess Cruise Ship
While sailing on a cruise ship, Canadian Melina Roberce wrote: "I used to be afraid to get out of my little town and now I feel like I don't want...
December 22, 2016 - Accidents
Canadian Woman Pleads Guilty to Importing Cocaine on Princess Cruise Ship (US$31 million)
A Canadian woman pleaded guilty to her involvement in importing 95 kg of cocaine into Australia while holidaying on the Sea Princess cruise ship...
December 18, 2016 - Cruise Industry
Pollution Emissions by Cruise Ships Restricted in Sydney Harbour
Harbourfront suburbs will now breathe easier after Turnbull Government agreed to renew restrictions on sulphur content of fuels that are used by...
December 10, 2016 - Accidents
3 Canadian Cruise Passengers Caught With $30M Worth Of Cocaine
Three Canadians were charged with drug smuggling on Monday after Sydney police allegedly found 95 kg of cocaine in their cabin luggage. The haul...
August 30, 2016