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Will Princess’s new 2027/28 sailings usher in a new era for Australia cruising?

In a huge win for Australiaโ€™s cruise industry, Princess Cruises has confirmed itโ€™s bringing three ships to Australia for the 2027/28 season.ย 

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After 800,000 prescriptions, is it time for medical marijuana be allowed on cruise ships?

Carnival Cruise Lines continues to ban medical marijuana despite the fact that 800,000 prescriptions have been issued. Should it be changed?

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As Carnival raises WiFi prices – is it time to ask for better package options?

Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruises are two of the only major lines that don't offer a package price to combine drinks and Wi-Fi.

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Exclusive: Cruise fares 60% higher in Australia than in the USA โ€“ here’s why

If youโ€™ve been feeling like your cruise price has been creeping up over recent years, youโ€™re definitely not crazy.ย 

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The tragic case of Suzanne Rees and what investigators will be looking for on Coral Adventurer

On Saturday, 80 year-old Suzanne Rees joined a hiking tour to Cookโ€™s Look summit on Lizard Island as part of her Coral Expeditions cruise. Temperatures were reportedly as high as fifty degrees as the group was hiking.

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The search for Sydney’s third cruise port has come down to two options – Wollongong or Newcastle

The NSW government advisory panel that was created to decide on what will become Sydneyโ€™s third cruise port, is set to meet in December.

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โ€œIt’s not the cruise line’s fault she got black out drunkโ€ – are crew members to blame for drinking on cruise ships?ย ย 

A South Florida family is suing Royal Caribbean after a woman from the family fell overboard while intoxicated on a Taylor Swift themed cruise and sadly passed away.ย 

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Viking cancels two Newcastle port calls due to environmental protests – city set to lose $800,000

Viking has cancelled two scheduled port stops in Newcastle, on November 24 and 29.

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Carnival set to continue “extraordinarily popular” adults-only cruises

Carnival has suggested that it will continue adults-only cruises, due to the initial tests proving 'extraordinary popular'.

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