The New Zealand Cruise Association has laid bare all the issues that are currently plaguing its industry, and revealed that forecast port bookings are set to drop 40% from the 2023/2024 season.
With its unique blend of French and Polynesian cultures, jaw-dropping white beaches, azure waters and colourful coral reefs, French Polynesia is the perfect paradise getaway.
In a time where regional ports are seeing less and less cruise ships, the port of Eden has been bucking the trend. Attracting not only the huge Royal Caribbean ship Ovation of the Seas, but also a range of ships across Disney Cruise Lines, Princess Cruise Line, P&O Australia, Celebrity Edge and more.
Ponant have announced a name change: they will now be known as Ponant Explorations. Their CEO, Hervé Gastinel, promises that despite this change, the cruise line will remain "true to our core identity".
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
