Cruise lines are disappointed at the Treasurer Jim Chalmers' budget increase of the Passenger Movement Charge.
CLIA points out the it won't help Australia's attempts to persuade cruise lines to send more ships to the region.
As Discovery Princess wrapped up its first and only Australian season, its final voyage out of Australia has seen a surprising message be sent out to guests.
When it launched in 2006, Crown Princess was quite a trend-setter. Jane Archer takes a voyage around New Zealand on the Crown Princess to find out why the ship is one of Australia's favourites.
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.