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18 cruises worthy of your 2022 bucket list

After waiting two years to cruise, Australians can at last fly around the globe to join cruise ships in some of the world’s most desirable ports. It’s time to dive back into cruising and embark […]

WORDS BY Louise Goldsbury . Jul 7 2022
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New Zealand ready to welcome first cruise ship – will it be the Pacific Explorer?

New Zealand is ready for the long-awaited return of cruise ships – and P&O’s Pacific Explorer could be about to star in her second grand homecoming. The Port of Auckland is anxiously awaiting confirmation from […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Jul 1 2022
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At last New Zealand opens to cruise

Travellers wanting to cruise to New Zealand will soon be able to do so, with the New Zealand government announcing that the maritime border will reopen after July 31.  The announcement has been welcomed by […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . May 12 2022
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Exclusive Survey: best cruise sales of 2022 where you can save a whopping $16,930

Cruise is back up and running – 347 ships were sailing at the start of May. But while bookings for late in the year are selling well, the early months hold some really strong cruise […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Apr 29 2022
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Cunard offers 50% savings on Australian sailings

As the cruise industry comes back with a rush this year, there are some bargains to be had as the lines work extra hard to get their passengers back on board. British luxury line Cunard […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 8 2022
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P&O cancels 21 NZ cruises and blames government inaction

In yet another “huge blow” to the region’s cruise industry, P&O Cruises Australia has announced the cancellation of its 2022 Auckland cruise season, citing the lack of a restart plan in New Zealand. The cancellations […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Feb 24 2022
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No cruising in New Zealand before October 2022, association reveals

Anyone looking to cruise to New Zealand this season is out of luck – there are no plans to resume cruising into New Zealand until late next year at the earliest.  Cruising will not resume […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Oct 7 2021
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Ponant reinvents fly-cruise so Australians can sail from New Zealand

Australians will soon be able to cruise from New Zealand and the South Pacific after luxury French line Ponant revealed bubble sailings between November 2021 to early 2023. The push to get Australians back onboard […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . May 25 2021
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Ponant “devastated” after NZ about-face forces cancellation of seven cruises

In a major blow to the return of cruise to Australasia, Ponant has been forced to pull out of its program of cruises in New Zealand, even though all cabins had already been sold. The […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Feb 3 2021
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Shock as New Zealand halts Ponant sailings claiming crew were refused visas

The cruise industry was in shock last night after an expected season of itineraries from New Zealand by luxury expedition line Ponant was blocked at the last minute. The New Zealand Immigration Service claims 61 […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Jan 30 2021
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Ponant expects to sail New Zealand in February in a major break for the region

In a major breakthrough for the region, luxury adventure cruise line Ponant has been given “conditional approval” to sail in New Zealand waters. The move follows the Cruise Lines International Australasia model of sailing only […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Dec 23 2020
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New Zealand expects to open travel bubble with Australia in March next year

New Zealand expects to open a travel bubble with Australia from March next year, the NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed today. This means that quarantine-free travel between Australia and New Zealand maybe introduced by […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Dec 14 2020
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