
Australia can’t afford to lose the cruise industry – it’s time Canberra took notice
Last month, the New Zealand Cruise Association proudly published a joint communication about the importance of the cruise industry to the country’s economy. It mentioned the hard work of those involved and pledged joint work to help foster a sustainable cruise industry into the future. What really stood out about this piece of work were ... Read more
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Aranui Cruises will have two ships sailing French Polynesia in 2027
Aranui Cruises will have two ships sailing the pristine waters of French Polynesia for the first time in 2027.
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Don’t say Royal Caribbean is just a cruise line – it’s changing, and here’s what it means for Australia
Royal Caribbean is evolving, and Australian cruisers are a key part of its plans moving forward. They themselves highlight how they’re ‘turning a cruise company into a vacation company’ as they move forward into a new era.
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Your top bad guest stories: “The ones who refuse to wash their hands”, “rude teenagers and their parents”
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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CLIA releases sustainability report – cruise lines continue to innovate
The Cruise Lines International Association has released its annual environmental technologies and practices report, which provides updates on how the cruise industry is adopting more sustainable strategies.
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Opinion: Here’s how the Australian cruise industry can regain the crown as the regions leading hub
The Australian cruise industry is in trouble. While demand is soaring, over the past ... Read more
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Viking Tonle to sail the mighty Mekong river
Viking will launch its second ship in Southeast Asia when its newest river ship Viking Tonle sails the mighty Mekong River.
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Seabourn Encore to debut in Alaska in 2026
Seabourn Encore will debut in Alaska and British Columbia in 2026 with 18 sailings to some of the most remote regions including Alert Bay and the Inian Islands.
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‘It just knocked me for six’ – Kevin Hines, winner of A&K’s Wonders of Ancient Egypt competition
“It could not have come at a better time for me,” says Kevin Hines, winner of Abercrombie & Kent’s Nile river cruise for two competition, worth more than $9000.
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