It was the story that turned the tide for cruising in Australia: The Coral Princess went from zero to hero in a day after members of her crew and a few passengers caught COVID. Some media outlets chose to headline the story, labelling her “riddled” with the virus and claiming it as a major outbreak. … Read more
Pacific Explorer made history when it was the first international cruise ship to return to Australian shores, but it’s not done with its history making season. As reported in Cruise Passenger at the start of the month, the Port of Auckland is planning a big Kiwi welcome with water cannon and crowds. She’ll now be … Read more
New Zealand is ready for the long-awaited return of cruise ships – and P&O’s Pacific Explorer could be about to star in her second grand homecoming. The Port of Auckland is anxiously awaiting confirmation from the Aussie cruise line that they will sail the first cruise ships into the harbour on August 12 – and … Read more
The boss of P&O Australia has pledged the line won’t impose fuel surcharges as the industry faces a serious dilemma: oil prices are soaring thanks to Russia’s war in Ukraine. Onboard the Pacific Explorer for her first commercial cruise in two years, Marguerite Fitzgerald, President of P&O Australia told Cruise Passenger: “There will not be … Read more
Australia’s Cruise Industry is back up and sailing – P&O Australia’s flagship Pacific Explorer departed from Sydney tonight on its first guest cruise following the restart of cruising in Australia, and not even the windy weather could dampen spirits. Rosie Jacobs is on board to record the historic cruise to Brisbane – Pacific Explorer will … Read more
The Pacific Explorer makes her triumphant return on May 31 sailing on a four-night voyage to Brisbane. She is the first international ship to return to Australian waters after more than a two-year hiatus. The return marks a new era of our cruise industry, with more ships heading Down Under and to New Zealand in … Read more
The countdown is on for the first cruise to depart from Sydney Harbour. It’s been over two years since we’ve seen a cruise ship in our waters and this morning, spirits were high and the mood convivial as stockpiles of Australian fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood and even cornflakes were loading onto P&O’s Pacific Explorer. More … Read more
P&O Cruises Australia is preparing for its return to cruising with its flagship vessel to embark on a four-night round-trip from Sydney to Brisbane. Guests and crew alike are excited about the delicious food that will be on offer on the 31 May journey, with a whole host of new dishes to try. The restaurant … Read more
Cruise ships returned to Sydney this week in a stunning display, with a flotilla of small ships, water canon and cheers from a crowded foreshore. And, of course, Cruise Passenger was there. Enjoy the scenes in our brilliant video – and hear from Marguerite Fitzgerald, new president of Carnival Australia, on how the fleets will … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
