Australian and NZ Cruise chiefs travel to Miami to present the case for more ships
The New Zealand Cruise Association has laid bare all the issues that are currently plaguing its industry, and revealed that forecast port bookings are set to drop 40% from the 2023/2024 season.
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NZ operators fight attempts to halt cruise in Milford Sound as government dithers
Alarm bells went ringing through the cruise industry when it was revealed that the New Zealand tourism minister was considering a proposal for tourism in the Milford Sound region that includes a proposal to ban cruise ships.
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New Zealand’s bio bubble leaves Scenic Eclipse at sea
“Biofouling continues to be a major biosecurity threat. We know that almost 90 per ... Read more
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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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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: 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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