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Are cruisers right to whinge over lost New Caledonia ports?

P&O online forums have been rife with debate, after the conflict in New Caledonia has led to the rescheduling of several cruises. Many cruisers are complaining of having cruises over inflated with sea days due to the ports not being replaced with alternatives, as well as other complaints, such as the port taxes not being refunded from the cruise fare.ย 

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Spanish port of Barclona with cruise ship

Spanish port to slap cap on “locust” cruise passengers

A Spanish port is looking set to tighten rules on cruise capacity, limiting the number of passengers per day, or even lowering the number of terminals.

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Australian cruise prices are set to jump

Price rises are inevitable – but here’s how you save $1881 now

A former industry expert believes Australian cruise prices are set to increase as lines start to remove their vessels from the region.

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A render of Villa Vie Odyssey in a fjiord 15-year cruise

The 15-year cruise that is cheaper than life in Sydney

Villa Vie will be the first retirement at sea line to sail. And is it cheaper than living in Sydney?

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A cruise ship in the Caribbean. Australia's cruise ships

Revealed: The destination stealing Australiaโ€™s cruise ships

It's been a remarkable mystery for months: why, as Australia's love of cruising is soaring, has the industry cut back on homeported ships?

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Holland America Line last to stub out balcony smoking

Where cruise lines stand on the Big Debate: should smoking be banned

Should smokers be allowed to light up on board a cruise ship? It's a big debate among cruisers

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Couple drinking at the pool in gratuities increase

Gratuities are increasing: Where to expect the biggest hikes

Cruise gratuities are increasing. But while Australian holiday-makers might not see the daily charge, it is still absorbed into our fare.

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The Grand Princess ship will not sail in Australian in 2025/26 cruising on the water

Shock as Princess opts to homeport only two ships in Australia and axes scores of cruises

Princess Cruises, one of Australia's favourites, has just two ships in Australia in 2025 after cancelling Grand Princess sailings

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The Grand Princess in a Caribbean port.

Australia waves goodbye to the Grand Princess…for now

An Aussie favourite, Grand Princess has bid adieu to Australian shores as it heads to Puerto Rico. While she sadly won't be here for Australia's next cruise season, the good news is that she'll be back.

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