Queensland

News

Over 1.2 million Aussies cruised in 2016 – and the numbers keep growing

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) released figures today showing that cruise passenger figures have grown to 1,281,159 in 2016 – a 21 per cent increase from the 2015 numbers. Australia remains as the top […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . May 15 2017
News

Cruise to help boost Queensland tourism in the wake of Cyclone Debbie

Cruise ships are returning to Queensland in the wake of Cyclone Debbie. The storm, which has destroyed much of the region, has left thousands without homes. Carnival Australia Executive Chairman Ann Sherry said that the […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 11 2017
News

Norwegian Jewel to homeport in Sydney for a second season

She’ll be back – Norwegian Cruise Line have revealed that it will be sending the Norwegian Jewel back to Sydney for a second season over 2018/19. Steve Odell, the head of Norwegian Cruise Line in […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jan 20 2017
Destinations

Brisbane

Australia’s fastest growing capital city has thrown off its country cousin image with a number of exciting new developments that are rapidly transforming the city’s the skyline. Proudly re-branded ‘BrisVegas’ by its residents, the Queensland […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 27 2016
News

Asian cruise line eyes Heron Island

An Asian cruise line has made inquiries about acquiring a Queensland island as a private playground for its passengers, it has been revealed. Heron Island, last traded for $42 million and on sale since late […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . May 6 2016
Opinion

An intern’s guide to your first time on a ship

Cruise Passenger's intern steps aboard his first ever cruise ship.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 22 2012