Automated navigation safety check to blame for Coral Adventurer reef grounding – official report
The investigation into Coral Adventurer's grounding near Papua New Guinea has revealed that an automated freeze in the navigation system caused the ship to miss a planned turn.
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“‘Yay’ for the upgrades, but people were expecting more ” – guests share first impressions of refitted Carnival Encounter
Carnival Encounter has just undergone a $65 million dry dock over three weeks in Singapore, but based on first impressions, guests have yet to be impressed.
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Will the MUA’s anti-Carnival campaign cut $1 bn from Australia’s cruise earnings?
The Maritime Union of Australia’s campaign targeting Carnival Cruise Line could further harm Australia’s cruise sector, which is already contracting. Industry leaders warn the dispute and negative publicity may push cruise lines to deploy ships elsewhere, potentially wiping another $1 billion from the country’s cruise tourism economy.
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“Cruising used to feel special” – guests report cutbacks are ruining the cruise experience. What do you think?
Cruisers have reacted angrily to major changes to Carnival Cruise Line’s loyalty program, which will move from lifetime status to a spend-based system that resets every two years. Many long-time guests say the changes devalue loyalty by rewarding onboard spending rather than days at sea. Nearly half of cruisers surveyed say the overhaul could make them reconsider sailing with the line.
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Princess opens bookings for its 115-day 2028 World Cruise onboard the Coral Princess
The voyage includes calls to the South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand and a maiden call to Mossel Bay in South Africa.
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Regent Seven Seas’ Aussie winter season almost sold out – more may follow, says new president
Regent Seven Seas Cruises will consider sending more ultra-luxury ships to sail Down Under during the winter months, newly appointed President, Wesley D’Silva told Cruise Passenger.
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Scenic to launch nine new ships in big expansion in 2027/28
Scenic Group will launch three new luxury river ships across Europe and Asia in 2027/28.
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Best travel agents for cruise celebrated – is yours among them?
Cruise travel agents across Australia and New Zealand were honoured in Sydney last night ... Read more
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“We went in fresh, and open minded, but Carnival Adventure surprised us, and we enjoyed it immensely”
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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