The new cruise ships launching in 2026
In 2026 alone, cruise lines like Disney Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line will be launching new ships.
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“Blondie” the chihuahua has captured hearts – but should pets be allowed on cruise ships?
Your Say: Blondie the tea cup chihuahua has become a mega star after sailing on RCI’s Freedom of the Seas. Should pets be allowed on cruise ships?
Carnival Splendor new sailings – Sydney to Asia cruises start from $100 per night
Carnival Splendor has unveiled new 2027/28 sailings from Sydney, including Asia cruises to and from Singapore priced from about $100 per night. The season also includes a range of short and longer-value cruises around Australia and the South Pacific.
A cruise without kids? Carnival expands adults-only sailings
The new sailings are in March and April 2026, with departures from Port Canaveral, Florida and Barcelona. They will be available only to guests 21 years and older.
Brisbane v Sydney: Voyager of the Seas arrives and Queensland welcomes 500th ship
Voyager of the Seas has arrived in Brisbane to start a 20 cruise season, coinciding with the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal surpassing 500 ship visits.
MSC announces four new ships are on the way
MSC Cruises has made a significant announcement for its future, revealing a new order for four cruise vessels, with an optional further two, from Meyer Werft shipyard.
Carnival pilots new all-inclusive packages – but Aussies miss out again
Carnival is piloting two new packages, the Essential Value Package and the Ultimate Value Package, which offer a more inclusive style of cruising for Carnival, with both packages on sale for one week only.
“We are expecting 96 cruise passengers at my Hunter Valley Farm” – Celebrity Edge visits Newcastle
Celebrity Cruises just made its first ever port call in Newcastle, marking a significant day for the cruise line and port of Newcastle alike. By length she’s the largest vessel to visit the port this season.
Princess Cruises President says more ships may come but government dodges cruise talks
Cruise Passenger has been reporting for years on an incoming cruise crisis in Australia, with fewer cruise ships arriving to our shores and therefore less economic benefit to Aussies.
