Cruise news (Sydney Australia-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages takes delivery of the brand’s 3rd ship, Resilient Lady
On December 8th, 2022, Richard Branson’s premium cruise line, Virgin Voyages, made waves yet again and took delivery of the brand’s 3rd...
December 9, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Eclipse is the first cruise ship in Australia-New Zealand with SpaceX’s Starlink...
Celebrity Cruises started offering internet services via SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network onboard its Celebrity Eclipse ship, making it the...
December 2, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambience ship visits Australia in 2024 (120-day World Voyage)
The UK-based new travel brand Ambassador Cruise Line will sail into Australian Waters in February 2024, with MS Ambience ship scheduled to visit...
December 1, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Windstar’s cruise ship Star Breeze makes maiden call in Australia
On Tuesday, November 22, Windstar’s 312-passenger megayacht Star Breeze made her first-ever call in Australia in Sydney NSW, where she embarked...
November 23, 2022 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival brings back mandatory mask wearing for passengers on Australian cruises
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line brought back mandatory mask-wearing for all passengers onboard its Australian voyages. The company's updated COVID policy...
November 18, 2022 - Accidents
Majestic Princess cruise ship with 800+ COVID cases docks in Sydney Harbour (NSW Australia)
A Princess Cruises ship with 800+ positive COVID cases docked in Sydney Harbour (NSW Australia) at 6 am on Saturday, November 12. Carrying ~3300...
November 12, 2022 - Cruise Industry
MS Westerdam ship arrives in Sydney (Australia) on first cruise call for HAL-Holland America
HAL-Holland America’s ship ms Westerdam arrived in Sydney (NSW Australia) on November 7 and became HAL's first vessel to visit Sydney Harbour...
November 9, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Azamara announces 155-night World Cruise 2025
The upmarket cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion experiences Azamara announced its 2025 World Voyage, departing from San Diego CA, and...
November 3, 2022 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean International returns to Australia with cruise ship Ovation OTS
RCI-Royal Caribbean made its anticipated return to Australia for the first time since 2019 on October 29. The arrival of Ovation of the Seas in...
November 1, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises returns to New Zealand with Eclipse ship
Celebrity Cruises celebrated the brand's return to New Zealand on Wednesday, October 18th, after 946 days, with the debut of Celebrity Eclipse - the...
October 19, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises 2023-2024 Australia & New Zealand season features 4 ships and 68 destinations
Travelers have the chance to experience unique island and port destinations with Princess Cruises’ 2023-2024 Australia and New Zealand program...
October 18, 2022 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Sydney-based cruise ship Carnival Splendor arrives home after ~3 years away
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's ship Carnival Splendor arrived in Sydney Harbour on Friday, September 30, and became the first to enter Australian waters...
October 1, 2022 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises unveils shorter legs of AIDAsol’s 117-day World Voyage 2023-2024
As of now, the 117-day World Cruise 2023-2024 on AIDA Cruises' ship AIDAsol can also be booked on shorter legs. The legs' duration varies...
September 29, 2022 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Carnival Splendor cruise ship crosses International Dateline while returning to homeport in...
The passengers and crew members on Carnival Splendor, currently sailing a Transpacific Journeys voyage on her way to restart CCL-Carnival Cruise Line...
September 23, 2022 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America's Grand Voyage 2024 Australia and New Zealand (San Diego USA roundtrip/ship...
HAL-Holland America Line is continuing to bolster longer cruises departing from a North American homeport, with the "2024 Grand Australia & New...
September 15, 2022