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Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Minister Dan Tehan has thrown some confidence behind the return of cruise, telling Cruise Passenger that he’s hopeful the cruise ban can be lifted by March 17 for the Northern Territory cruise season. The sudden impetus is about removing the ban on foreign flagged vessels before the federal government … Read more
Originally set to be the star of Brisbane’s new cruise terminal and part of a two-vessel “fun ship” fleet, Carnival Spirit won’t be back Down Under for at least another 18 months. Carnival Spirit has this week been confirmed to sail six and eight day itineraries from Miami until April 8, 2023, after which it … Read more
Dream Cruises and parent company Genting Cruise Lines look set to end the sort-lived era of a luxury Asian line, with the line set to cease all operations after entering administration. Despite positive hopes, Genting Cruise Lines could not secure the financing needed to continue Dream Cruises, which was one of the big lines to … Read more
Having recently broken into expedition cruising, Viking continues to celebrate milestones as Viking Octanis continues to make its way through its debut Antarctic season. The ship’s journey through the Antarctic Circle marked the southernmost point the company’s cruise ships have reached in its 25-year history. A few short hours after this historic crossing, Viking Venus … Read more
Oceania Cruises has a new member of its family – the 1200 guest Vista. Vista had its float out ceremony in Fincantieri Shipyard in Sestri Ponenante Italy, bordering on the seaport of Genoa. Shortly after the ribbon was cut, Vista took out from the shipyard and began sailing the seas for the first time. Vista will … Read more
Explora Journeys, a new luxury lifestyle travel brand started by the MSC Group, has shared celebrated the coin ceremony for its very first ship, EXPLORA I. The EXPLORA I will launch in May 2023. A coin ceremony happens when the first block or section of the ship is lowered into the building dock, and two … Read more
Luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises has celebrated the arrival of Silver Origin in a ceremony in the Galapagos Islands. The expedition ship hosted guests on the ship’s zodiac, toasting a glass of champagne to the new vessel. Johanna Carrion, a celebrated conservationist and resident of the Galapagos Islands was announced as the godmother of the … Read more
MSC Cruises will be suspending its ships’Â calls to St Petersburg, Russia, due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the associated safety concerns. The cruise line says that health and safety of passengers and crew is top priority, and cancelled all St Petersburg stops from the end of May until October. There were planned stops … Read more
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 affect 21 cruises, and involves the Pacific Explorer. P&O Cruises Australia is part of Carnival Australia, which accounts for seven … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
