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Coral Adventurer runs aground in PNG on first voyage since guest death tragedy

Coral Expeditions may face another inquiry after its expedition ship Coral Adventurer reportedly ran aground on a reef off the coast of Papua New Guinea. The Australian-based company is already under investigation following the death of a passenger on an earlier voyage with the same ship. Coral Expeditions is owned by the NRMA, the New ... Read more

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Exclusive: Melbourne moves to try and win back cruise with ‘strategic plan’

The last few years have seen Station Pier in Melbourne transform from a thriving cruise hub to a port that rarely sees large ships homeporting and far trails ports like Brisbane in ship activity.ย 

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Crown Princess has arrived for the Australian season with some brand new treats

Crown Princess is one of the fastest selling cruise ships not just in Australia, but in the entire world. The ship has sold out nearly half of its upcoming year of Aussie cruises.

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How Greg Mortimer built Aurora Expeditions by accident and with Australiaโ€™s spirit

The story of Aurora Expeditions begins many years before the gleaming Charles Mawson began ... Read more

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Why these new laws will makes sailing in the Mediterranean tougher than ever

Regional authorities have made effective new cruise caps and limits for a number of ports in the French Riviera. This could affect cruise ports such as Nice, Marseille and Cannes.

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Coral Adventurer resumes sailing as investigations continue into death of passenger

Coral Expeditions’ Coral Adventurer has resumed sailing after the death of one of its ... Read more

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Cruise Passenger’s 10 biggest cruise stories of the year

This year Australia's cruise community saw a whirlwind of news, excitement, drama and changes. Cruise Passenger was there to cover it every step of the way.

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The new cruise ships launching in 2026

In 2026 alone, cruise lines like Disney Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line will be launching new ships.

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Have a merry Christmas – here’s my one big Santa wish on behalf of all Aussie cruisers

'Tis the season to be merry, and more cruisers than ever are at seas this season. But Editor in Chief Peter Lynch has one big wish for Santa on behalf of Aussies.

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“Blondie” the chihuahua has captured hearts – but should pets be allowed on cruise ships?

Your Say: Blondie the tea cup chihuahua has become a mega star after sailing on RCI's Freedom of the Seas. Should pets be allowed on cruise ships?

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