Spirit of Ponant will launch in June. Photo: Nicolas Claris

Ponant adds 24m French maxi-catamaran to fleet

Ponant has added a French-built 24m maxi-catamaran with six staterooms to its fleet, adding a unique sailing experience for up to 12 guests and four crew, including a chef.

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Norwegian Dawn leaves late guests behind in Africa

What happens when cruise ships leave guests behind? 

Every guest’s desire for a bucket-listed cruise vacation can swiftly become a nightmare the moment a cruise ship leaves a guest behind. 

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Cunard cruise ship Queen Elizabeth at Circular Quay in Sydney

Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth departs Australia with deals from just $1299

Fans of Queen Elizabeth will have a final opportunity to cruise local waters before the Cunard ship departs, heading north for good.

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Monaco, Monte Carlo at dusk

Seabourn unveils unique luxury shore excursions

Seabourn launches “The Collection”, a series of exclusive sailings featuring one-of-a-kind shoreside experiences to complement the luxury line’s itineraries.

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Viking Expeditions draw early acclaim with guests thrilled at the new ships

Viking launches two new world cruises for 2026

Viking launches three new longitudinal world cruises for 2026, including two extended expedition voyages from the “White Continent” to the Americas.

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Aerial view of Bondi Icebergs and surrounds, Bondi helping the NSW visitor economy

Cruisers add to NSW visitor economy boost

Cruise passenger arrivals have helped the NSW visitor economy surpass the $50 billion mark ... Read more

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Crew praised as Viking Sky faces probe over engine failure

How the cruise industry narrowly averted the ‘worst disaster at sea’

Viking Sky narrowly averted 'one of the worst disasters at sea' after it lost all propulsion and steering during a severe storm five years ago.

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P&O Australia best cruises for 2024 and 2025

Ultimate Guide: P&O Australia

For over nine decades, P&O Cruises Australia has been a pioneering force in the cruise line industry. In line with this, here's Cruise Passenger's ultimate guide to P&O Cruises Australia. 

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Royal Caribbean changes Covid-19 vaccinations requirements in the US and Europe

Mattresses on cruise balconies?! Travellers turn balcony into a seaside siesta sanctuary

Would you ever consider pulling your mattress out to the balcony aboard a cruise ship?

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