New Zealand will see a 70% reduction in 2026/27 cruise ship visits as the government battles to win back the lines
With the release of Royal Caribbean 2026/27 season deployments, we are seeing fewer itineraries to New Zealand.
Cruise Passenger Readers’ Choice Awards 2024
The results of the Cruise Passenger Readers’ Choice Awards 2024 are in, shining a light on the finest cruise lines, ships, and experiences across the industry.
With over 4,000 votes cast from the readers of Cruise Passenger and Cruise & Travel magazine, these awards are the most important in the industry – because they the biggest verdicts from Australian and New Zealand consumers.
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