
Ports closing in on new Sydney facility as state tourism strategy acknowledges cruise contribution
A major review into NSW's tourism strategy up to 2030 will acknowledge the contribution of cruising and reveal that the state's Port Authority is closing in on a viable way to step up Sydney's capacity.
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Island wonders: The best cruises in the South Pacific for 2024/25
Turquoise seas, silky soft white sands, coconut-laden palm trees and cute islands โ itโs no wonder South Pacific cruises often top the bucket lists of cruise lovers.
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Itineraries scratched as Scenic Eclipse gets urgent repairs
Scenic has announced the cancellation of three upcoming cruises on the Scenic Eclipse due to a technical issue.
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New Zealand government ignores industry cries and adds new border clearance fees for cruise ships
The New Zealand government has passed increased border processing levies for cruise ships despite the frantic pleas of the industry.
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Dramatic footage shows passenger getting airlifted off Pacific Explorer
The Pacific Explorer was forced to skip its final destination after a passenger suffered a serious medical emergency onboard.
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Ponant unveils Christmas sailings close to home
French luxury cruise line Ponant has unveiled a variety of Christmas and New Year itineraries close to home offering flight credits and no single supplement.
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“That’s heroism” – Off duty firefighter makes amazing cruise ship rescue
Rory Foy was taking a break from his usual heroics of being a firefighter, enjoying a cruise going through Honduras. However, his break from heroics was short lived, after a passenger fell overboard.
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Carnival’s new itineraries snub Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia
Carnival Cruise Line Australia's announcement of its 2026/27 local season has cruisers fuming after the line revealed it would be snubbing regional areas and major ports like Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth.
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