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Calm and chaos: thousands face Cyclone Alfred chaos as six cruises impacted but passengers heap praise on the lines

With Cyclone Alfred already triggering power outages and evacuations along the East Coast, the Cyclone has thrown the cruise industry into disarray. From passengers stuck on shore wondering if their cruise is going to happen, to others calmly circling the seas after being told their cruise has been extended without cost, it's chaos from all angles.

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Update: thousands face Cyclone Alfred chaos as six cruises impacted but passengers heap praise on the lines

Some cruisers have had their voyages cancelled, while others have had their extended due to Cyclone Alfred.

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Disney in Australia – are we about to get a new ship?

After a brilliant sold-out first season, Disney’s second Australian season didn’t appear to be quite as successful. While it’s natural for the initial excitement to slow, Disney ended up having to do it’s largest sales world wide in Australia, cutting prices 30% to try and lure Aussie families back on board. 

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French mayor’s major compromises on cruise ban – some cruise lines will still be locked out

The new cruise regulations for the French town of Nice will still be going ahead but with major concessions for the cruise industry.

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P&O Australia is set to close by 2025.

This week we finally bid farewell to P&O cruises forever – here’s what will happen

Since it was announced last June that P&O Australia cruises would be ceasing operations, ... Read more

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NZ operators fight attempts to halt cruise in Milford Sound as government dithers

Alarm bells went ringing through the cruise industry when it was revealed that the New Zealand tourism minister was considering a proposal for tourism in the Milford Sound region that includes a proposal to ban cruise ships. 

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Could you be hit by a cruise ship tilt? Here’s what you need to know

Crown Princess captured worldwide headlines when it tilted while sailing through Milford Sound, with pictures and videos revealing the onboard damage and 13 passengers sustaining minor injuries. 

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Passengers Injured as Crown Princess Tilts on Voyage from Sydney to New Zealand

Crown Princess has tilted while sailing in Milford Sound in New Zealand. Heavy weather made the ship rock and led to some objects falling off shelves and flooding of some dining areas.

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How Australia could be a winner if Donald Trump takes on cruise

Commerce Secretary of the Trump administration Howard Lutnick commented that cruise lines don't pay taxes and "this is going to end under Donald Trump".

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