Sea Princess cruising in New Zealand fjords on the water

NZ government’s plan for helping cruise: promote it when there are no ships

Leading industry figures including the CEO of CLIA Australasia, the CEO of the New Zealand Cruise Association and the head of the Australian Cruise Association, have all sounded the same warning - New Zealand cruise is in trouble.

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Celebrity Eclipse Cruising in New Zealand

How selfish New Zealand is damaging Australia’s cruise revival with shock “processing” tax

New Zealand's government has slapped an eye-watering 88% increase on cruise passengers for "customs border processing" at a time when the country is suffering a 22 % drop in passenger numbers.

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New Zealand cruises in the Milford Sound

Shock as most New Zealand cruises won’t pick up passengers any more

With Pacific Explorer withdrawing from operations, cruising in New Zealand has been left in a desperate state. Kiwis will find it virtually impossible to cruise out of their country.

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Sea Princess cruising in New Zealand fjords on the water

Cruise lines may slash NZ port calls over bio rules and fee hikes

CLIA is warning that without action from government, ports and destinations, New Zealand is set to see a steep decline in cruising.

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P&O Australia features its best cruises for 2024 and 2025

Ultimate Guide: P&O Australia

For over nine decades, P&O Cruises Australia has been a pioneering force in the cruise line industry. In line with this, here's Cruise Passenger's ultimate guide to P&O Cruises Australia. 

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Ovation of the Seas sails through Milford Sound, New Zealand

Best last minute deals to New Zealand now starts at $649

Cruise Passenger spotlights best last minute cruise deals to New Zealand.

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Manukau Heads Lighthouse, Auckland New Zealand

NZ Biosecurity reminds cruise ships to clean hulls before sailing

As cruise lines in Australia gear up for the busy summer season next month, New Zealand’s Biosecurity authorities have stepped up efforts to ensure 57 cruise ships scheduled to visit NZ should have their hulls properly cleaned to comply with the country’s biofouling rules.

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James Morgan

Cruise lines scramble to halt chaos of last year’s NZ cruise sailings

New Zealand’s last cruise season involved a lot of heartbroken passengers, as many ships were turned away from entering Fiordland National Park due to new biosecurity regulations. Many cruise ships were turned away due to their hulls containing biohazards, even some that had been recently cleaned.

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Is New Zealand heading for another season of cruising chaos?

Is New Zealand heading for another season of cruising chaos?

A letter to guests had a familiar ring. “Please be advised that Grand Princess ... Read more

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