“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.
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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.
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Oceania Nautica to be reborn as Oceania Aurelia for “extended time at sea” and fewer guests
Oceania Nautica will be reborn as Oceania Aurelia in 2027 after an extensive refurbishment.
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Are cruise lines nickel and diming or just ensuring cruise prices are stable and fair?
Probably the most frequent and passionate complaint you’ll hear from regular cruisers, is that cruise lines are ‘nickel and diming’ them.
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NZ cruise a winner after Miami push, with minister claiming some lines are considering a return
Australia and NZ fielded the biggest ever delegation to the world's largest cruise conference in Miami last week. NZ was the winner.
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Celebrity Edge has the ‘wow but Celebrity Solstice has the space: Why I’d choose different Celebrity ships for different trips
Cruise Passenger puts these two popular ships up against each to help you decide when you book your next cruise.
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Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas starts sea trials – reviews praise the activities on its mega class ships
Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas, which is set to join Icon of the Seas and Star of the Seas as the biggest cruise ship in the world, set out on its first sea trials.
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Daughter of Suzanne Rees reveals she had to request a refund after her mum died on cruise ship shore excursion
Almost six months on from the tragic death of Suzanne Rees, many questions remain over her death. But the treatment of her family is also now in question.
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Woman dies in snorkelling accident and man lost overboard on Carnival Splendor cruise from Sydney
A man has gone overboard on Carnival Splendor, while the ship was sailing off the coast of Brisbane on Friday night. He was reported missing around 2am and authorities are currently searching for the man.
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