Cruise news (Sydney Australia-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises to Expand Presence in Sydney
Princess Cruises announced its plans to expand line's presence in Port Sydney, with the 3,560-passenger Regal Princess set to sail along with sister...
November 29, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Norwegian Jewel to Debut in Sydney After Renovation
Norwegian Cruise Line announced the completion of Norwegian Jewel's refurbisment as part of The Norwegian Edge program. Following a 2-week dry dock...
November 12, 2018 - Cruise Industry
P&O Cruises Australia Announces Maiden Season of Pacific Adventure
P&O Cruises Australia announced the maiden season of line's first Grand Class vessel, Pacific Adventure (current Golden Princess), and new &lsquo...
October 21, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises Announces 2020 World Cruises
Princess Cruises revealed their 2020 winter program featuring 2 world cruises onboard two ships, calling at a total of 90 destinations. The program...
September 27, 2018 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Fog in Sydney Causes Ferry Cancellations
Sydney was engulfed by thick fog that covered large parts of its metro area from the western suburbs to CBD. The poor visibility caused a wealth of...
July 5, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Spirit Back to Sydney After Dry Dock
The Carnival Spirit cruise ship sailed through Sydney Heads Monday morning, June 25, after a 2-week drydock refurbishment in Singapore...
June 26, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Splendor to Be Based in Australia
Carnival Corporation announced that its Carnival Splendor cruise ship is leaving Los Angeles for her new Australian home. The 3000-passenger vessel...
March 10, 2018 - 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