Has Royal Caribbean found a way to bring its big ships to Europe and avoid the protests
Royal Caribbean is currently undertaking a project to build a cruise terminal in a small Italian town, about 30kms from Rome.
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Pictures: The last P&O Australia cruise sails out of Sydney Harbour tonight
Tonight, on March 10, Pacific Adventure will sail out of Sydney with passengers onboard for the very final time.
Calm and chaos: thousands face Cyclone Alfred chaos as six cruises impacted but passengers heap praise on the lines
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.
Update: thousands face Cyclone Alfred chaos as six cruises impacted but passengers heap praise on the lines
Some cruisers have had their voyages cancelled, while others have had their extended due to Cyclone Alfred.
Disney in Australia – are we about to get a new ship?
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
French mayor’s major compromises on cruise ban – some cruise lines will still be locked out
The new cruise regulations for the French town of Nice will still be going ahead but with major concessions for the cruise industry.
This week we finally bid farewell to P&O cruises forever – here’s what will happen
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
NZ operators fight attempts to halt cruise in Milford Sound as government dithers
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
Could you be hit by a cruise ship tilt? Here’s what you need to know
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
