The 10 stories that defined cruise in 2024
Between one of Australia’s biggest cruise lines dissolving, crucial legal cases, fights against over tourism and more, it was a jam-packed year of cruise news.
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Revealed – What’s new inside Carnival’s new Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter
Carnival Cruise Line has revealed some of the changes to be expected as Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter become Carnival ships.
Aaron boarded a P&O cruise while mourning a loved one – he left the cruise with $30,000 in gambling debts
Aaron Rose boarded a cruise after losing a loved one and receiving an inheritance.
Cruise lines are fleeing Europe’s anger for the Caribbean to beat “tourismphobia”
Protests about over-tourism, taxes and high charges are taking a huge toll on the number of ships visiting Europe as American based cruise lines move their vessel home. Three years ago, Europe would see 7000 more cruise ship visits a year than the Caribbean. Today, it’s almost even, with the momentum swinging towards the Caribbean. … Read more
What happened aboard the hunger strike ship Swan SH Diana as she sails again for Antactica
Swan Hellenic has announced that SH Diana is ready to sail again after mechanical failures last week.
Is this 105-day, $465,000 itinerary the world’s most expensive cruise? No, it can be beaten by $2 million
Starting from around $465,000 this experience involves cruises across four different cruise lines and two luxury rail rides
Wollongong says “We’re putting our hand up to be Sydney’s third terminal”
The Wollongong City Council has officially decided to make a submission for Port Kembla to be Sydney’s new cruise terminal.
Cunard breaks records. Viking is 70% sold out. The luxury boom is gripping Australian cruisers and 2025 suites are running out
Cruise lines such as Viking, Regent Seven Seas, and Cunard are seeing sales skyrocket, and other brands are seeing their more luxurious suites booking out.
Cruise the entire year for $255 a day? Virgin Voyages revolutionary new offering
Virgin Voyages has offered a brand new annual pass – a pass that offers a year of unlimited access to all ships and itineraries
