Cruise Passenger readers always have plenty to say about what’s going on in Australian cruise, and in the broader cruise community.
Australia and NZ fielded the biggest ever delegation to the world’s largest cruise conference in Miami last week. NZ was the winner.
The road ahead is looking difficult for New Zealand cruise industry as figures reveal the number of Aussies cruising there dropped from 133,000 to 78,000 in the past two years.
The new development is part of a $200 million “big ships” development project, with the new international cruise terminal set to open from March 2027.
Carnival Cruise Line has informed guests that a 2027 cruise on Carnival Splendor has been cancelled after the ship was privately chartered.
Just three seasons ago, New Zealand was known for its tough biosecurity laws, turning back ships and considering bans on sailing Milford Sound.
Norwegian Spirit is coming back to Australian waters from December 2025 with new itineraries that local cruisers will love. This is where grown up getaways begin.
The Crown Princess has docked at Auckland, marking the start of wave season for New Zealand, and meaning the start of Australia’s wave season is only a few days away.
The New Zealand’s cruise industry has been hit hard and leaders are trying to find solutions. But the country still needs the help from Australia to fix the decline in ship visitation.