New Zealand turned its cruise crisis around – here’s what Australia can learn from the Kiwis
New Zealand has proved what a dedicated and coordinated policy can do for the industry.Â
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Exclusive: Melbourne moves to try and win back cruise with ‘strategic plan’
The last few years have seen Station Pier in Melbourne transform from a thriving cruise hub to a port that rarely sees large ships homeporting and far trails ports like Brisbane in ship activity.Â
Crown Princess has arrived for the Australian season with some brand new treats
Crown Princess is one of the fastest selling cruise ships not just in Australia, but in the entire world. The ship has sold out nearly half of its upcoming year of Aussie cruises.
Why these new laws will makes sailing in the Mediterranean tougher than ever
Regional authorities have made effective new cruise caps and limits for a number of ports in the French Riviera. This could affect cruise ports such as Nice, Marseille and Cannes.
Coral Adventurer resumes sailing as investigations continue into death of passenger
Coral Expeditions’ Coral Adventurer has resumed sailing after the death of one of its guests on a shore excursion earlier this year. Suzanne Rees, an 80-year-old guest joined a hiking tour to Cook’s Look summit on Lizard Island as part of her Coral Expeditions cruise. Temperatures were reportedly as high as 50 degrees as the … Read more
Cruise Passenger’s 10 biggest cruise stories of the year
This year Australia’s cruise community saw a whirlwind of news, excitement, drama and changes. Cruise Passenger was there to cover it every step of the way.
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.
“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.
