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Why New Zealand’s hugely popular cruise ports are losing ships and tourism dollars

New Zealand cruise industry is heading for a sharp decline in visitation at a time when the country’s economy is desperately looking for growth. With port calls dropping 40% over just two seasons, many in the New Zealand cruise industry are ringing alarm bells. While the numbers clearly demonstrate what’s happening, the reasons behind this ... Read more

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Win 1 of 5 Double Passes to Sydney Film Festival With NCL

Cruise Passenger has teamed up with Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL) to offer an exciting competition for film lovers. Five lucky winners will each receive a double pass to attend the Sydney Film Festival, along with a $200 Visa Gift Card to make the experience even more memorable.

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How the NT and Darwin are smashing cruise records and welcoming more ships than ever

The port of Darwin is fresh off a record cruise season, with a massive 113 cruise ships visiting the port over Australia’s 2024/25 cruise season. 

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Royal Caribbean opens Lelepa waitlist for first ever Pacific private beach club

Since the announcement, Aussies have been wondering what this could mean for cruising in Australia.

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Carnival, the Fun Ship family line, trials its first adults only cruise

A cruise on Carnival Magic has been changed to an adults-only cruise, a surprising move for a cruise line that bases itself around fun for the whole family. 

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Aussies already looking to book first Crescent Seas residential cruise ships at up to $15m

Crescent Seas is the latest in a long line of operators trying to crack the holy grail of residential cruising.

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Heroes and villains: Norovirus and a Crown Princess passenger’s story

While a guest on Princess Cruises’ Crown Princess, David Jones just experienced an effective and robust response to “the bug” that cruise passengers dread. 

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Anger as Carnival Corporation confirms it won’t merge its loyalty programs

Carnival Cruise Line has confirmed it has no plans to merge the loyalty programs across its multiple brands.

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Come and meet the team behind the River Cruise Collective at an evening of food, wine and fun – and WIN a night at a top hotel

Cruise Passenger and the lines behind The River Cruise Collective are hosting an exclusive ... Read more

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Carnival Splendor rescues four people and three dogs

Carnival Splendor rescues four people and three dogs stranded in the South Pacific

Four people and three dogs were rescued by Carnival Splendor. Their catamaran suffered engine failure and was drifting new New Caledonia.

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