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Too old, too expensive or cruising in Australia? Send us your insurance questions

Travel insurance can be one of the most confusing and costly parts of planning a cruise. Now Cruise Passenger has arranged for an exclusive opportunity to put your questions to an insurance expert.

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Has modern cruising ‘gone soft’? Here’s what cruising was like 50 years ago

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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Explorations by Norwegian launches first world cruise

Australia’s first new cruise line in decades sets sail on epic 371-day voyage

Hundreds of Australians have begun the journey of a lifetime, setting out from Rome on a 371-day voyage that will visit more than 220 ports in 62 countries and mark the launch of Australia’s newest cruise line.

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World cruise boss warns Australia is driving ships away – and singles out union action

The head of the world’s most powerful cruise industry lobby group has warned that ... Read more

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Have your say in the 2026 Cruise Passenger Readers’ Choice Awards and win a $500 wine voucher

Cruise Passenger's Readers' Choice Awards 2026 are now live. We're asking you to vote - and help your fellow cruisers choose the right cruise. You can win a $500 wine voucher by spending a couple of minutes telling us what you think.

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Crown Princess arrives in Sydney for the start of the cruise season

Crown Princess sails into Sydney as Australian cruise season begins

The Australian wave season begins this week with the arrival of our first ship. Crown Princess arrived at Sydney's Overseas Passenger Terminal this morning. And a gala lunch saw Cruise Lines International Association CEO Bud Darr deliver the keynote address.

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‘Carnival Rewards’ the controversial new loyalty program, is now live – here’s everything you need to know

Carnival Rewards, the controversial new Carnival loyalty program comes into effect on September 1, and its website is already live.

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Princess Cruises to double sailings to New Zealand from 2028 – 60,000 cruisers set to arrive

While celebrating the arrival of Crown Princess in Auckland to kick off the cruise season, Princess has revealed that it will double its itineraries to New Zealand starting from the 2028/29 season.

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Oceania Cruises floats out new ship Oceania Sonata – marking a new era of luxury

Oceania Cruises has taken a big step towards beginning its new era, floating out Oceania Sonata out of Fincantieri shipyard in Italy. 

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