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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APT Travel Group founder, Geoff McGeary passes away one week before his 84th birthday
APT Travel Group founder, Geoff McGeary has passed away peacefully on 18 June, one week before his 84th birthday.
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“Challenging environment” and local decline forces New Zealands to cruise overseas
CLIA's figures show a 7.1% decline in New Zealander's who took an ocean cruise in 2024 compared to 23, with 80,200 jumping on a ship in local.
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Carnival passengers call for earlier kids curfew after series of incidents
Carnival passengers have been receiving reminders the line's 1am curfew for children, however, many cruisers feel like this isn’t enough.
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New cruise tax comes into effect as Europe sees mass anti-tourism demonstrations
Greece's new 20 Euro tax (AUD$35) for cruise passengers arriving in Santorini and Mykonos is set to come into effect from the start of July, just two weeks away.
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Princess to homeport two ships in Singapore as a third of Aussie cruises sell out
Princess has announced that it will have two ships in Singapore for the 2026/27 cruise season, the same amount of ships that it will have in Australia.
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Regent Seven Seas Prestige ushers in a new world of “casual luxury” at up to $40,000 a night
Seven Seas Prestige will have an enormous master suite with an equally big price tag.
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How a TikTok dance led to a controversial Carnival ban of an everyday item
Cruise lines are constantly tweaking their rules, such as banning new items or or putting new policies into place to try and make cruising an overall more pleasant experience.Â
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Viking adds 14 new European itineraries for 2026/27
The ships will visit the Mediterranean, United Kingdom, Ireland and Scandinavia and itineraries range from 15 to 36 days.
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