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