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New Zealand turned its cruise crisis around – here’s what Australia can learn from the Kiwis

Since introducing a national cruise strategy, involving their cruise association, the wider cruise industry and the New Zealand government, New Zealand has proved what a dedicated and coordinated policy can do for the industry.ย 

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Standing Ovation! I sailed Ovation of the Seas a decade ago and today โ€“ hereโ€™s my verdict

I first sailed on Ovation of the Seas a decade ago. Today, she is still the Queen of multigenerational cruising. Find out why below.

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Carnival Cruise Line

Why Carnival Cruise Line is doubling down on value, families and Australia in 2026

Carnival Cruise Line is putting 2025 and the P&O closure behind it, focussing on value and family holidays.

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Happy New Year to our readers: Here’s what’s making me excited about cruising in 2026

The past 12 months have seen incredible growth in holidays on the water. Now ... Read more

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Cruise Passenger’s 100 Best Cruises in the World

Cruise Passenger’s 100 Best Cruises in the World Published by Bernadette Chua Published on ... Read more

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At last! a brand new adventure ship from an Aussie line

Latest: Coral Adventurer freed from reef but “detained” as passengers land in Cairns

Coral Expeditions has flown around 80 passengers back to Australia on a charter flight ... Read more

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Exclusive: Melbourne moves to try and win back cruise with ‘strategic plan’

The last few years have seen Station Pier in Melbourne transform from a thriving cruise hub to a port that rarely sees large ships homeporting and far trails ports like Brisbane in ship activity.ย 

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Crown Princess has arrived for the Australian season with some brand new treats

Crown Princess is one of the fastest selling cruise ships not just in Australia, but in the entire world. The ship has sold out nearly half of its upcoming year of Aussie cruises.

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Aurora Expeditions Douglas Mawson

How Greg Mortimer built Aurora Expeditions by accident and with Australiaโ€™s spirit

The story of Aurora Expeditions begins many years before the gleaming Charles Mawson began ... Read more

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Why these new laws will makes sailing in the Mediterranean tougher than ever

Regional authorities have made effective new cruise caps and limits for a number of ports in the French Riviera. This could affect cruise ports such as Nice, Marseille and Cannes.

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