Oceania guests prefer included gratuities to wine at mealtimes
Oceania Cruises will include all gratuities for crew, specialty dining and WiFi in a revamped. But you will have to pay for your alcoholic beverages and shore excursions.
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‘Don’t be deterred by the T&Cs’, when port calls are cancelled, says cruise lawyer
An Australian maritime lawyer has warned cruisers who have been affected by itinerary changes, to not be deterred by the terms and conditions when they book their holiday.
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Luxury line Silversea sees a big future in Australia
Silversea luxury cruises is looking to expand in Australia.
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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 lost
Geraldton will soon be experiencing the devastating effects of 12 cruise cancellations.
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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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