Carnival Australia boss says industry needs to come together to find third Sydney cruise terminal

This cruiser saved $1800 off her fare with price guarantees: Here's her secret

In a warning about competitor cruise lines trying to get their vessels better mooring positions in sought-after Sydney Harbour, Carnival Australia President, Marguerite Fitzgerald said: “The cruise capacity problem will only be resolved if all the stakeholders come together for a serious discussion, not by ships jostling for position. “It’s time for a conversation about … Read more

How this couple saved $600 by crunching the numbers on their drinks package

How this couple saved $600 by crunching the numbers on their drinks package

The eternal debate of whether to purchase a drinks package for your cruise has been given a methodical new angle by a Royal Caribbean couple who carefully mapped their drink spending on a spreadsheet. The couple anonymously posted their results onto a popular Royal Caribbean Facebook page, dissecting all their alcohol consumption on a 12-night … Read more

Sydney set for whirlwind winter with double last years off-season sailing

Sydney set for whirlwind winter with double last years off-season sailing

Sydneysiders aren’t being deterred by the summer coming to a close, with twice as many ships set to sail this off-season compared to last. Those in the industry say this represents a significant milestone in the return of cruise. Port Authority of NSW CEO, Captain Philip Holliday said: “NSW claimed $3.3 billion out of Australia’s … Read more

Carnival Cruise Line launches five ‘Grinchmas in July’ cruises

Carnival Cruise Line launches five 'Grinchmas in July' cruises

Carnival Cruise Line has announced five ‘Grinchmas in July’ themed sailings on Carnival Splendor to sprinkle some Christmas spirit into the middle of the year. The sailings are part of Carnival’s ongoing partnership with Dr. Seuss, and will bring Christmas traditions to both the middle of the year and the middle of the ocean. Grinchmas in … Read more