people on a cruise consuming beverages happily

You’ll need to spend more on board to get big ships back to Australia – Americans spend $126 a day

American cruisers are spending more on board than Australian cruisers. And is this the reason why we are seeing much lower capacity?

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A cruise ship sails across a NZ landscape.

New Zealand government ignores industry cries and adds new border clearance fees for cruise ships

The New Zealand government has passed increased border processing levies for cruise ships despite the frantic pleas of the industry.

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A Royal Caribbean cruise ship overlapped with scenes from a dramatic cruise rescue.

“That’s heroism” – Off duty firefighter makes amazing cruise ship rescue

Rory Foy was taking a break from his usual heroics of being a firefighter, enjoying a cruise going through Honduras. However, his break from heroics was short lived, after a passenger fell overboard.

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2015/2016 Wave Season in review

Carnival’s new itineraries snub Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia

Carnival Cruise Line Australia's announcement of its 2026/27 local season has cruisers fuming after the line revealed it would be snubbing regional areas and major ports like Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth.

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Cruise ships in Juneau

Initial votes of Juneau’s ship free Saturdays favour cruise

The Alaskan town of Juneau has voted to continue to see cruise ships on Saturdays, with no limits.

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Villa Vie offshore Belfast

Passengers rejoice as Ville Vie residential ship hits the open seas…but not for long

The latest saga of a residential cruise ship, Villa Vie promising an affordable life at sea has taken the best possible twist, it’s hit the open ocean.

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Villa Vie finally leaves Belfast

Ville Vie residential ship is finally en route to her first destination

In our rolling coverage of the calamitous cruise ship, we're thrilled to report that she's finally on her way.

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The smiling couple who got engaged in Belfast.

Cruise couple who found love after being stranded by Villa Vie

This couple is trapped in Belfast, yet they couldn't possibly be happier.

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Small Alaskan town to vote on no-cruise Saturdays – now Royal Caribbean threatens lawsuit

On October 1, the City of Juneau will vote on whether to pass a proposal known as “ship-free Saturdays”. Is this fair on cruise?

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