Why Tahiti is betting on cruise tourism as direct flights bring paradise closer
Tourism leaders from French Polynesia have unveiled an ambitious new push into the Australian market, built around a simple proposition: Tahiti is no longer just a honeymoon destination for the wealthy. It is a diverse, accessible and sustainable destination that is best explored by ship.
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“Make mine a dynamic!” Royal Caribbean uses drinks pricing that can cost or save hundreds
Generally, if you’re planning a cruise and putting together your costs, you can easily Google how much a drinks package will cost per day for your chosen cruise line.
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Princess chief calls for removal of uncertainty as Auckland begs to have a ship back
The man who built the Princess brand into Australia’s favourite has a simple message for the line’s fans bemoaning the reduction in the fleet size this season: Australia and New Zealand need to relax regulation, accept increased prices to rival those of the Caribbean and lower port fees.
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Geraldton was ready for its best cruise season: Then 12 ships cancelled and millions of dollars were lostÂ
Geraldton will soon be experiencing the devastating effects of 12 cruise cancellations.Â
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Aurora Expeditions unveils new journeys to Indonesia and Borneo
Once known for its polar explorations, Australian-owned Aurora Expeditions will cast a wider net taking adventure seekers to remote Raja Ampat and Kalimantan in 2026.
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Anger as New Zealand does it again with a swingeing tourism tax hike
As of October 1, the Land of the Long White Cloud is nearly tripling its International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL), from NZD 35 to NZD 100.
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PHOTOS: Inside the brand new Carnival Splendor
Carnival Splendor recently emerged from drydock with a new exterior look, and had passengers wondering what might be new on the inside.
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Villa Vie’s residential cruise leaves passengers stranded in Belfast
After paying upwards of $149,000 AUD plus a monthly fee, passengers are now trapped in a ship-shaped hotel in Belfast where they can’t stay overnight onboard —rudder issues, the BBC was told—but are allowed in during the day.Â
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Records tumble as 1.24m Australians take cruise holidays
Australia’s cruise industry celebrated the region’s season start in Sydney today with new statistics showing a big increase in those wanting berths in the next six months.
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