Viking in Sydney

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 worldโ€™s most influential cruise conference, as regional industry leaders join global decision-makers.

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Vista in Sydney harbour

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.

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Celebrity Solstice in Sydney after refurb (Peter Lynch)

Our verdict: the Celebrity Solstice refit is brilliant and moves her into a new class – will her fares rise accordingly?

The Celebrity Solstice has undergone a major refit, and the result is a dramatically transformed ship aimed at a more upscale, younger market.

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side view of cruise ship oceania marina in sydney harbour

Oceania Marina refurbishment a “stem-to-stern” overhaul

The Oceania Marina refurbishment will see a "reimagining" of the ship's staterooms, public areas, dining venues and more.

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Side view of cruise ship Emerald Kaia on the ocean

What a gem! Emerald Kaia welcomes first guests on its maiden voyage

Emerald Kaia will spend its maiden season in the Mediterranean before repositioning to the Caribbean.

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An artist's impression of a three storey suite on a cruise ship

Inside the $250,000 treehouse suite on the biggest ship in the world

Royal Caribbean's megaship Hero of the Seas features a 12-person treehouse suite which costs more than $250,000 a week to book.

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Discovery Princess ship ported in a harbour

Discovery Princess overbooked on final Aussie voyage, guests offered free cruise not to board

As Discovery Princess wrapped up its first and only Australian season, its final voyage out of Australia has seen a surprising message be sent out to guests.

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black and white image of cruise ship grounded in fiji near island Cast Away island

Fiji Princess runs aground near the island where Tom Hanks’ filmed Cast Away

Thirty passengers have been rescued and taken off their cruise ship after it ran aground in Fiji.

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eden cruise port

Royal Caribbean’s Eden snub “sad” – but the town that loves cruise is still a big hit with passengers

The tiny of town Eden on NSW's South Coast of only around 3500 people punches well above its weight in the cruising world.

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