Princess Cruises would like to return to Melbourne if it “can get the economics right”
These days, ships occasionally stop by on circumnavigation cruises around Australia and homeported cruises out of Melbourne are almost non-existent.
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Growing ‘Cruises to nowhere’ craze is costing Aussie port towns up to $39 million
Australian cruising is seeing a dramatic rise in the popularity of “cruises to nowhere”.
The Aussie town of 3000 people that welcomed 50,000 cruise visitors this season
A small Australian town of just 3000 residents has hosted around 50,000 cruise visitors this season.
From collecting cans to holiday funds, Aussie cruisers share their cost of living savings tips
Many Aussies currently feel that they’re experiencing a cost of living crisis.
“The hope is predictability and stability” – Juneau kicks off its first season with new cruise caps
Juneau has launched its cruise season with new caps, limiting arrivals to 16,000 passengers a day and 12,000 on Saturdays. The move aims to bring predictability, ease tensions with locals and better balance tourism with community needs.
Royal Caribbean orders two more of the “world’s biggest ships” – but rival lines are coming for their title
Not only is bigger better for Royal Caribbean but more is merrier as the line orders two new megaships.
Can you live at sea for less? This couple says you can – and our Sydney figures agree
Katrina and Kevin Middleton live on a cruise ship for less than on land. And our calculations show you can do it from Australia.
“Prices have doubled and all we get are the same itineraries” – cruisers on why they aren’t visiting New Zealand
Cruise Passenger readers always have plenty to say about what’s going on in Australian cruise, and in the broader cruise community.
Your guide to the best winter cruising for Australians
There are many destinations waiting to welcome cruisers wth open arms and winter sun. Read our guide to Winter Cruising 2026 and pick the itinerary for you.
