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The most heartwarming stories as crew rally to help vulnerable passengers in need

Cruise Passenger readers always have plenty to say about what’s going on in Australian cruise, and in the broader cruise community.

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10,000 jobs at risk as New Zealand reckons with a cruise crisis and says: “This is no drill”

New Zealand is in the process of reckoning with, and attempting to reverse, an undeniable crisis for the cruise industry.

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Ultimate Guide: Star of the Seas

The world’s biggest ship is getting a twin, Star of the Seas will be every part as large as its headline catching sister ship Icon of the Seas.

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Cunard is charging for shows – is this the beginning of the end for all included cruising?

As cruise lines charge for extras, on top of increasing fares, it raises the question of whether premium lines, sailing with smaller ships, can add better value.

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Why Royal Caribbean’s new wristband tracking won’t fix badly behaved kids on ships

Here's why the new system won't be a magic for misbehaving kids on family ships.

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Why Disney Cruises failed in Australia – and how it means our capacity will be down 38% 

When Disney first announced it would be sailing in Australia, it was a truly electric moment for the cruise and travel industry across the country. The energy was palpable as travel agents reported their phones ringing off the hook and the cruise community filled with excitement. 

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Cruise ships finally return to Port Vila in huge win for Vanuatu after earthquake

Since the tragic December 2024 earthquake, cruise ships haven’t been able to visit Port Vila, Vanuatu.

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Princess makes push into Asia, signalling major bid to get Aussies to fly cruise

While this is great news for locals of Japan and Singapore, it paints a slightly more complicated picture for Aussies.

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“Cruises from Adelaide would save us a fortune in flights”

This week, Celebrity Cruises announced its 2027/28 Australia season and the sailings have got people talking due to the inclusion of some overnight stays in Adelaide. 

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