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New safety rules on the cards after Suzanne Rees’ death during Coral Adventurer cruise

AMSA is continuing to investigate the incident where cruiser Suzanne Rees tragically died on Lizard Island when on a Coral Adventurer shore excursion.

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Explora III in Asia

Explora Journeys launches 2029 World Cruise which will visit Australia

EXPLORA I will also visit Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific on a number of segments.

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Alice Ager, Ellen Bettridge and Peter Lynch

Uniworld strikes Gold with combination cruises and tours aimed at Aussies

Uniworld has announced a new partnership with premium tour operator Luxury Gold, unveiling a series of combined cruise-and-tour itineraries

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Scenic

Scenic Group launches new loyalty program combining both brands

There will be four tiers for guests โ€“ Gold, Diamond, Emerald and Chairman's Club that will come with their own perks.

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Carnival Encounter in Darwin (MUA picture)

Carnival confirms that federal inspectors “found no deficiencies” onboard – and denounces the MUA

Federal Government inspectors have reportedly boarded Carnival Encounter after a whistleblower contacted the Maritime Union of Australia, claiming poor working conditions.

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Dollar dazzlers: How you can save $450 on a last minute European cruise

Now is the perfect time to book a last minute trip and squeeze in a Europe trip this year.

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cruise ship gratuities

As Carnival gratuities rise – is it time for more transparency on how gratuities really work?

Americans pay gratuities, yet Australians don't. But as our research reveals, either that isn't true, or it isn't transparent. We delve into the murky world of gratuities.

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Celebrity Cruises is making its classics new again with a revitalization of its Solstice Series_The Retreat Sundeck

Cruise lines heavily invest in refurbishing older ships to attract return cruisers

Several cruise lines are investing heavily in refurbishing older vessels in their fleet to attract cruisers to try new offerings on familiar favourites.

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Oceania Sonata's atrium

Oceania Cruises celebrated a record-breaking day when bookings opened on its newest ship Oceania Sonata

Oceania Cruises scored a record-breaking day when bookings opened on its newest ship, Oceania Sonata which will launch in August 2027.

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A group welcomes tourists to Wellington

New Zealand goes from anti-cruise to the most welcoming destination in the region

Just three seasons ago, New Zealand was known for its tough biosecurity laws, turning back ships and considering bans on sailing Milford Sound.

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