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Why new-to-cruise Aussies are flocking to weekend cruises – here’s how you can too

While Australia is already filled with cruise fanatics, who are known for their loyalty and repeat cruisers, it appears that plenty of new cruisers are coming to join the party as well.

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Star Princess has set off on her first voyage – here’s what to know

Thereโ€™s cause for celebration over at Princess Cruises as their newest ship, Star Princess, sails off on its maiden voyage. The ship becomes the 17th ship in the fleet.

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Aussie cruisers put a $15,000 deposit down for a life at sea – they are still waiting to sail

Dennis and Taryna Wawn from Perth were amongst those who put down a deposit with apparent residential cruise line Victoria Cruises Line.

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How to choose between Discovery Princess, Celebrity Edge and Oceania Riviera

Australians are trading up when it comes to their local cruises, perhaps parlaying airfares ... Read more

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โ€œWe have no problem with our crew having tattoos. They certainly donโ€™t affect their work ethic.โ€

Cruise Passenger readers always have plenty to say about whatโ€™s going on in Australian cruise, and in the broader cruise community. Your Say covers "tattoos" as a topic for this week's interest area.

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Who is being greedy? NCL starts charges for second entrees at meal times โ€“ “This is ridiculous,” say cruisers

Norwegian Cruise Lineโ€™s new USD$5 (AUD$7.50) fee for second entrees has the cruise world divided.ย 

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Crown Princess at OPT while Carnival Adventure heads to White Bay

Carnival gets strong revenue from Australia after closing P&O, hopefully securing year round sailings

Carnival's decision to cut P&O Cruises Australia appears to already be proving financially beneficial to the company.

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Celebrity releases 2027/28 Edge sailings with New Zealand prices from $200 per night

Celebrity Cruises have released the sailings for Celebrity Edge for the 2027/28 season.

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NCL joins Royal Caribbean in offering loyalty status match – here’s why Carnival won’t do the same

Norwegian Cruise Line Holding has introduced a new loyalty program status match, meaning that if you have loyalty status with NCL, you can match your status across other the two other NCL holdings brands, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas.

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