A record number of Australians are cruising – but more are heading overseas to sail
Australian cruisers are younger and taking shorter cruises, a new report shows, but we risk losing the next generation to overseas markets.
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Princess announces largest Japan and Southeast Asian season for 2027 and 2028
For the first time ever, both Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess will homeport in Tokyo for the full season.
Cast Away cruise ship Fiji Princess retired after 22 years – passengers pay tribute
Fiji Princess, who’s been taking guests on trips around the Pacific for 22 years, will now be retired after her highly publicised grounding last week.
Regent Seven Seas Explorer heads to Alaska as cruising season kicks in
Regent Seven Seas Explorer is heading to Alaska as the Alaska cruising season kicks in.
Cruise ships halt visits to famous Alaskan glacier after landslides
Cruise lines are skipping the famous attraction Tracy Arm in Alaska after a massive landslide last summer.
Is it an ocean cruiser? Is it a river ship? Windstar unveils vessel that can do both
Windstar has launched a new concept in cruising, combining river and ocean sailing all on the one ship.
“Will miss having her in Australian waters” – cruise passengers rated the ships they sailed on this season
As we come to the end of the 2026/27 cruise season in Australia, Cruise Passenger followers have shared their memories and time onboard the 63 ships that have visited our shores.
A 50-strong delegation – our biggest ever – will plead with cruise bosses to send more ships to Australia and NZ
A critical week for the future of cruising in Australia and New Zealand will unfold in Miami next week at Seatrade Cruise Global, the world’s most influential cruise conference, as regional industry leaders join global decision-makers.
Luxury Oceania Vista will be sailing out of Sydney next year – here’s what’s on board
Sydney had its first look at the elegant Oceania Vista when she sailed into Sydney today.
