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Is the Netflix “Poop Cruise” documentary fair?

In the worst nightmare of any traveller, in 2013 Carnival Triumph had a fire in the engine room while off the coast of Mexico, and the cruise quickly descended into chaos. 

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Carnival may make changes to new loyalty program as 47% of cruisers threaten to leave

This morning Carnival announced it’s new loyalty program, Carnival Rewards, and the changes are already proving controversial.

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Royal Caribbean clears land for new port but Juneau says they don’t have permission

Royal Caribbean and the city of Juneau, a key cruise port in Alaska, appear to be the precipice of yet another feud. 

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Aussies flock to Singapore for cruise holidays 50% cheaper – here’s what you need to know

Over recent years we’ve been seeing less domestic cruising options for Aussies, especially those who live outside of Sydney and Brisbane.

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Cruisers are feeling the pinch as drinks packages cost more than the cruise fare

Cruise passengers have reported that they feel priced out of drinks packages.

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“Challenging environment” and local decline forces New Zealands to cruise overseas

CLIA's figures show a 7.1% decline in New Zealander's who took an ocean cruise in 2024 compared to 23, with 80,200 jumping on a ship in local.

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Carnival passengers call for earlier kids curfew after series of incidents

Carnival passengers have been receiving reminders the line's 1am curfew for children, however, many cruisers feel like this isn’t enough.

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New cruise tax comes into effect as Europe sees mass anti-tourism demonstrations

Greece's new 20 Euro tax (AUD$35) for cruise passengers arriving in Santorini and Mykonos is set to come into effect from the start of July, just two weeks away.

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Princess to homeport two ships in Singapore as a third of Aussie cruises sell out

Princess has announced that it will have two ships in Singapore for the 2026/27 cruise season, the same amount of ships that it will have in Australia.

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