Ponant “devastated” after NZ about-face forces cancellation of seven cruises Peter Lynch·3 Feb 2021In a major blow to the return of cruise to Australasia, Ponant has been forced to pull out...News·1 Comment·0
Shock as New Zealand halts Ponant sailings claiming crew were refused visas Peter Lynch·30 Jan 2021The cruise industry was in shock last night after an expected season of itineraries from New Zealand by...News·0 Comments·0
Ponant expects to sail New Zealand in February in a major break for the region Peter Lynch·23 Dec 2020In a major breakthrough for the region, luxury adventure cruise line Ponant has been given “conditional approval” to...News·0 Comments·0
New Zealand expects to open travel bubble with Australia in March next year Teresa Ooi·14 Dec 2020New Zealand expects to open a travel bubble with Australia from March next year, the NZ Prime Minister...News·0 Comments·0
Australia and New Zealand cancel cruise calls as Aussie lines stop sailings Peter Lynch·14 Mar 2020Australia has banned international cruise ships for 30 days, while the New Zealand government has banned cruise vessels...News·4 Comments·0
The best New Zealand shore excursions in 2019/20 Vanessa Wu·27 Sep 2019New Zealand remains one of Australia’s top cruising destinations, beckoning cruisers with its stunning natural sights, rich culture...Shore ExcursionsTips & Advice·0 Comments·0
Why Aussies are getting a free ride into New Zealand Teresa Ooi·1 Aug 2019Cruise passengers with international passports heading for New Zealand will have to apply for a New Zealand Electronic...News·0 Comments·0
How cruise lines and communities are working to keep NZ 100% pure Peter Lynch·5 Jul 2019Kiwi cruise numbers are growing – and so are visiting ships. The coming wave season promises another record...News·1 Comment·0
CLIA pledges to work with New Zealand’s communities to accommodate growing cruise industry Bernadette Chua·6 May 2019New Zealanders are split on the country’s growing cruise industry with some locals against the increased port calls,...News·0 Comments·0
Princess’s crowning glory: The line’s new Across the Ditch program Peter Lynch·24 Aug 2018The arrival of Majestic Princess opens a new chapter for Australia’s favourite premium cruise line – and New...News·2 Comments·0
