The man who built the Princess brand into Australia’s favourite has a simple message for the line’s fans bemoaning the reduction in the fleet size this season: Australia and New Zealand need to relax regulation, accept increased prices to rival those of the Caribbean and lower port fees.
As of October 1, the Land of the Long White Cloud is nearly tripling its International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL), from NZD 35 to NZD 100.
After paying upwards of $149,000 AUD plus a monthly fee, passengers are now trapped in a ship-shaped hotel in Belfast where they can’t stay overnight onboard —rudder issues, the BBC was told—but are allowed in during the day.Â
Australia’s cruise industry celebrated the region’s season start in Sydney today with new statistics showing a big increase in those wanting berths in the next six months.
The head of the Port Authority of NSW Philip Holliday has spoken about his pride at the growth of cruise holidays on his organisation’s 10th anniversary.
Spain, a land of tapas, flamenco and fiery temperament, this week found a new way to show its displeasure at the number of people on the streets of Barcelona. Angry citizens with luminous water pistols sprayed diners on the streets, using Sangria Super Soakers as a sign of their displeasure.
APT has just launched the most revolutionary ships on Europe's rivers, with a restaurant and bar that rises to the upper deck on hydraulics, interiors and food designed by Aussie experts.
