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Cruise lines say Chalmers’ budget another blow to the campaign to win more cruise ships for Australia

Cruise lines are disappointed at the Treasurer Jim Chalmers' budget increase of the Passenger Movement Charge. CLIA points out the it won't help Australia's attempts to persuade cruise lines to send more ships to the region.

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Prices too good to be true? Carnival drops to $55 per night in sell-out sale – but cruisers ask: “Was it for real?”

Carnival cruise fans in Australia have devolved into chaos after a series of too good to be true cruise deals were offered to Carnival VIFP members, and quickly snapped up by some on-the-ball cruisers.

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Need a way to beat the cost-of-living crisis? Try living on a cruise ship for $126 a day

Villa Vie Residences have launched My Global Adventure, aimed at making their residential cruising system even more affordable.

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Four Australians from hantavirus ship now stranded in Holland after flight fails to arrive

The cruise ship will dock in Tenerife in Spain on Sunday morning local time.

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Exclusive survey: Cruise passengers carry on cruising despite Middle East crisis

New survey reveals that our readers are among the world's most resilient travellers, carrying on cruising despite a world in crisis

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Cruises divided on three-day cruises – should we bring back themes and ports, or leave them as they are?

Cruise lines are divided over three-day sailings, debating whether to add themes and ports or keep them simple and low-cost.

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All change: the cruise ships getting a new look and fresh venues in 2026

Cruise lines are not only constantly bringing out new ships - but also refurbishing their existing ones.

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Cruise bookings are back - three important things you need to know right now

Fly-cruise passengers continue to book, but our air capacity won’t be the same for some time, experts warn

Australians planning a Mediterranean, Adriatic or Northern European cruise in 2027 or 2028, might ... Read more

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Scenic Eclipse II returns to Australia and Scenic Ikon debuts in Europe in Scenic’s biggest season

Luxury line Scenic’s extensive 2028-2029 worldwide journeys will see the return of Scenic Eclipse II to Australia as well as the launch of the inaugural season of Scenic Ikon.

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Cunard rolls out 2028 sailings with exciting surprises – Australia return not yet off the cards

Cunard has announced its 2028 cruise program, based mostly around Europe.

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