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Australia’s cruise industry presses for federal changes as figures show $1 billion loss

Figures from CLIA, the cruise lines international association reveal that Australia lost $1.11 billion in total economic impact from cruising in 2024/25 season when compared to the 2023/24 season.

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The trade war comes to cruise as American lines cancel China port calls

With China and the USA engaging in a well publicised trade war, we’re now seeing the effects bubble over into cruise. 

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Is Crown Princess Australia’s favourite ship? She has already sold out 21 cruises this season

Crown is 2/3rds sold out - some say her success is due to itineraries out of different Australian regions, including Adelaide, Hobart and Melbourne.

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“If parents can’t control their kids behaviour then they should be punished too”

In Your Say, Cruise Passenger looks at the issues our readers are writing to us about on our blogs, posts and newsletters. 

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Getting an Edge: Celebrity out to woo Princess guests with $200 a night NZ itinararies

Celebrity Cruises has kicked off its 2025/26 Australian season, with Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Solstice rolling into Sydney Harbour over consecutive days. 

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Watch: Shocking video of teenagers climbing balcony sparks cruise ship safety concerns

A shocking video has been circling on the internet, which shows two teenagers climbing the balcony railing of their cruise ship cabins.

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Revealed: Mother of Disney child who fell off cruise ship put her on railing to take photos

Earlier this year, when a man’s five-year-old daughter fell off a Disney cruise ship, ... Read more

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Are cruise lines nickel and diming or just ensuring cruise prices are stable and fair?

Probably the most frequent and passionate complaint you’ll hear from regular cruisers, is that cruise lines are ‘nickel and diming’ them.

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Date to compare: Who has the best cruise loyalty program – Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Princess or NCL?

Cruise loyalty programs have seen some recent shake-ups. Who has the best program – Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Princess or NCL?

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