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With Cyclone Alfred already triggering power outages and evacuations along the East Coast, the Cyclone has thrown the cruise industry into disarray. From passengers stuck on shore wondering if their cruise is going to happen, to others calmly circling the seas after being told their cruise has been extended without cost, it’s chaos from all angles.
Some cruisers have had their voyages cancelled, while others have had their extended due to Cyclone Alfred.
After a brilliant sold-out first season, Disney’s second Australian season didn’t appear to be quite as successful. While it’s natural for the initial excitement to slow, Disney ended up having to do it’s largest sales world wide in Australia, cutting prices 30% to try and lure Aussie families back on board.Â
The new cruise regulations for the French town of Nice will still be going ahead but with major concessions for the cruise industry.
Since it was announced last June that P&O Australia cruises would be ceasing operations, it’s been a countdown to this day, and it’s finally here. This weekend, P&O Australia’s last two ships Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter will sail their very last sailings as P&O ships, and from March 11, the P&O Australia website will … Read more
Alarm bells went ringing through the cruise industry when it was revealed that the New Zealand tourism minister was considering a proposal for tourism in the Milford Sound region that includes a proposal to ban cruise ships.Â
Crown Princess captured worldwide headlines when it tilted while sailing through Milford Sound, with pictures and videos revealing the onboard damage and 13 passengers sustaining minor injuries.Â
Crown Princess has tilted while sailing in Milford Sound in New Zealand. Heavy weather made the ship rock and led to some objects falling off shelves and flooding of some dining areas.
Commerce Secretary of the Trump administration Howard Lutnick commented that cruise lines don’t pay taxes and “this is going to end under Donald Trump”.
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
