P&O Australia
We’ll be back better than ever – new Carnival boss vows a party to celebrate the return of ships
Marguerite Fitzgerald, the newly appointed President of Carnival Australia and P&O Cruises Australia, has spoken of her confidence the return of cruise is imminent – and even announced a celebration on Sydney harbour. Ms Fitzgerald […]
Cruise restart rests with states as passengers express anger at government inactivity
Cruise ship operators are pinning their hopes of a cruise return on NSW, with a meeting with NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard this week proving productive. The talks took place on Thursday, and are believed […]
Key meeting with NSW Health Minister set for next week over resumption of cruising
Australia’s cruise restart could take a major step forward next Wednesday when Health Minister Brad Hazzard sits down for crucial talks with cruise industry chiefs. The meeting, while one of many, is seen as vital. […]
Ignored and disrespected – why the cruise industry is angry as wave season hopes are all but dashed
Health Minister Greg Hunt has extended the ban on overseas travel and foreign flagged cruise ships for a further three months, all but dashing hopes of a wave season this year. The announcement came as […]
Frustrated cruise ship owners make new bid to win over government with four-phase restart plan
Ship owners lobby group Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has outlined a four-phase pathway to resume cruising in Australia, designed to align with government plans to revive tourism and reopen borders. The cruise pathway has […]
P&O announces mandatory vaccinations for local sailings – but many lines continue to dither
P&O Cruises Australia has revealed that it will require all passengers to be vaccinated before cruising with the line. President of P&O Cruises Sture Myrmell, addressing a Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) forum today said: […]