Vista in Sydney harbour

Cruise lines say Chalmers’ budget another blow to the campaign to win more cruise ships for Australia

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.

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Princess Cruises would like to return to Melbourne if it “can get the economics right”

These days, ships occasionally stop by on circumnavigation cruises around Australia and homeported cruises out of Melbourne are almost non-existent.

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NCL Pride of America

Are cruise lines nickel and diming or just ensuring cruise prices are stable and fair?

Probably the most frequent and passionate complaint youโ€™ll hear from regular cruisers, is that cruise lines are โ€˜nickel and dimingโ€™ them.

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Star Princess

Princess Cruises orders its largest ships yet – is this the right direction for Australia’s favourite premium line?

Princess Cruises has ordered its biggest ships yet โ€“ three new Voyager class ships each accommodating up to 4700 guests.

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Discovery Princess ship ported in a harbour

Discovery Princess overbooked on final Aussie voyage, guests offered free cruise not to board

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.

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Gisborne New Zealand

How New Zealand changed course on cruising

After two cruises around New Zealand this summer, Jane Archer discovers the country is very much open for cruise business.

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Crown Princess pool deck

Why a New Zealand sailing on the Crown Princess was a perfect close to home holiday

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.

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Princess heading to Antarctica

Princess Cruises makes it Majestic to sail for Antarctica and South America

Princess Cruises have launched new Antarctica itineraries

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A large cruise ship sails on an Alaska cruise

Princess Cruises launches biggest ever season of Alaska cruises

The Alaska cruises will feature four new immersive experiences, including VIP glacier viewing areas and live concerts.

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