$300 for paracetamol? Here’s why you need travel insurance
Data from the Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI) sheds light on the incredibly high costs of common claims on cruises.
New Zealand
“Challenging environment” and local decline forces New Zealands to cruise overseas
CLIA’s figures show a 7.1% decline in New Zealander’s who took an ocean cruise in 2024 compared to 23, with 80,200 jumping on a ship in local.
Milford Sound cruises saved from ban after New Zealand government steps in
New Zealand has confirmed that it will not ban cruise ships from Milford Sound after the government put forward a proposal in 2021.
Why New Zealand’s hugely popular cruise ports are losing ships and tourism dollars
Its cruise association has reported a 40% decline in port calls, and has launched a campaign to persuade cruise lines to return.
The Best New Zealand Cruises
New Zealand is a favourite destination for Aussie cruisers, and it’s not hard to see why. The port towns are packed with culture, history, and stunning scenery.
New Zealand will see an up to 70% reduction in cruise ship visits as the government battles to win back the lines
With the release of Royal Caribbean 2026/27 season deployments, we are seeing fewer itineraries to New Zealand.
New Zealand is considering building a hull cleaning station as cruise traffic plummets
Amidst a steep drop in its cruise visitation numbers, New Zealand is considering one potential problem to its cruise woes.
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.
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.