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Star Princess has set off on her first voyage – here’s what to know

There’s cause for celebration over at Princess Cruises as their newest ship, Star Princess, sails off on its maiden voyage. The ship becomes the 17th ship in the fleet.

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Viking Star cruise the Norwegian fjords

Viking receives top gong for both river and ocean categories

Viking receives top gong for both river and ocean categories by Conde Nast Traveler.

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Cruise ship near Sydney Opera House.

Exclusive: Carnival boss backs cruise summit and announces $4 billion boost to Australia

Carnival’s Peter Little throws his support behind calls for a national cruise summit, pledging year-round sailing, affordable fares, and a bright future for Australian cruising.

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Aussie cruisers put a $15,000 deposit down for a life at sea – they are still waiting to sail

Dennis and Taryna Wawn from Perth were amongst those who put down a deposit with apparent residential cruise line Victoria Cruises Line.

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Norwegian Spirit in Sydney Harbour

Opinion: It’s Cruise Month and Australia is the world’s fourth-biggest cruise market – so why are we exporting our passengers?

It's Cruise Month - four weeks of celebration where cruise lines unveil their best offers and travel agents inspire their clients. But local cruise is suffering and Canberra isn't listening.

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Villa Vie Odyssey launches a new month-to-month rental option

Villa Vie Odyssey, the residential cruise ship at sea has launched a month-to-month rental with the option to buy and live permanently onboard.

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“We have no problem with our crew having tattoos. They certainly don’t affect their work ethic.”

Cruise Passenger readers always have plenty to say about what’s going on in Australian cruise, and in the broader cruise community. Your Say covers "tattoos" as a topic for this week's interest area.

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Who is being greedy? NCL starts charges for second entrees at meal times – “This is ridiculous,” say cruisers

Norwegian Cruise Line’s new USD$5 (AUD$7.50) fee for second entrees has the cruise world divided. 

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Crown Princess at OPT while Carnival Adventure heads to White Bay

Carnival gets strong revenue from Australia after closing P&O, hopefully securing year round sailings

Carnival's decision to cut P&O Cruises Australia appears to already be proving financially beneficial to the company.

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