Villa Vie Odyssey arrives in Sydney as residential cruising eyes Australian growth
The residential cruise ship Villa Vie Odyssey has arrived in Sydney for the first time, marking a milestone for one of the few vessels offering relatively affordable, full-time living at sea. The Odyssey, which is designed to sail continuously for 15 years, is currently on a global itinerary and will remain in Australian and New ... Read more
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Carnival Encounter and Adventure to add new restaurants – but Luke’s is out
Carnival has given us the first peak into what dry dock changes will look like for Carnival Encounter and Carnival Adventure.
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NCL Holdings orders another three ships – a total of 17 are on the way
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, who own Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, have added an order for another three ships.
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Norwegian “flip flops” on its relaxed dress code messaging, leaving cruisers confused
In what could be perceived as a slightly confusing move, Norwegian Cruise Line has tightened some of its dress code rules for specialty restaurants.
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Could this Royal Caribbean ship be making a surprising return to Australia?
While most cruise lines have already announced their 2027/28 sailings for Australia, as is the case every year, Royal Caribbean is keeping us waiting a little bit longer.
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Australia gets new winter luxe season with Seven Seas Navigator sailing May to July
Regent Seven Seas Navigator will be sailing in Australia - the latest luxury ships to offer local cruisers the chance to sample ultra luxury without flying overseas.
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Why is Canberra ignoring the $7.32 billion cruise industry when we need trade and jobs?
The Australian Government this week released its grand tourism blueprint, THRIVE 2030. It talks about growth. It talks about sustainability. But it doesn't talk about cruise, a $7 billion industry once. The silence is deafening.
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As Carnival and the MUA feud over crew conditions- all cruisers want is transparency
Over recent weeks, tensions have risen between the Maritime Union Australia and Carnival Australia. It started when the MUA began a campaign accusing Carnival of poor working conditions for crew members.
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Oceania Vista to sail Australia in 2027/28 as Riviera wraps standout season
Oceania Cruises is sending Oceania Vista to Australia at the end of next year, in a significant moment for luxury cruising in Australia.
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