Chef Jacques Pépin with Giada De Laurentiis.

Giada De Laurentiis named brand and culinary ambassador for Oceania

Emmy award-winning food personality Giada De Laurentiis has been announced as Oceania Cruises Brand and Culinary Ambassador.

Spirit of Ponant will launch in June. Photo: Nicolas Claris

Ponant adds 24m French maxi-catamaran to fleet

Ponant has added a French-built 24m maxi-catamaran with six staterooms to its fleet, adding a unique sailing experience for up to 12 guests and four crew, including a chef.

Norwegian Dawn leaves late guests behind in Africa

What happens when cruise ships leave guests behind? 

Every guest’s desire for a bucket-listed cruise vacation can swiftly become a nightmare the moment a cruise ship leaves a guest behind. 

Cunard cruise ship Queen Elizabeth at Circular Quay in Sydney

Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth departs Australia with deals from just $1299

Fans of Queen Elizabeth will have a final opportunity to cruise local waters before the Cunard ship departs, heading north for good.

Monaco, Monte Carlo at dusk

Seabourn unveils unique luxury shore excursions

Seabourn launches “The Collection”, a series of exclusive sailings featuring one-of-a-kind shoreside experiences to complement the luxury line’s itineraries.

Viking Expeditions draw early acclaim with guests thrilled at the new ships

Viking launches two new world cruises for 2026

Viking launches three new longitudinal world cruises for 2026, including two extended expedition voyages from the “White Continent” to the Americas.

Aerial view of Bondi Icebergs and surrounds, Bondi helping the NSW visitor economy

Cruisers add to NSW visitor economy boost

Cruise passenger arrivals have helped the NSW visitor economy surpass the $50 billion mark in expenditure for the first time in history. Data from ...

Crew praised as Viking Sky faces probe over engine failure

How the cruise industry narrowly averted the ‘worst disaster at sea’

Viking Sky narrowly averted 'one of the worst disasters at sea' after it lost all propulsion and steering during a severe storm five years ago.

P&O Australia features its best cruises for 2024 and 2025

Ultimate Guide: P&O Australia

For over nine decades, P&O Cruises Australia has been a pioneering force in the cruise line industry. In line with this, here's Cruise Passenger's ultimate guide to P&O Cruises Australia. 

Royal Caribbean changes Covid-19 vaccinations requirements in the US and Europe

Mattresses on cruise balconies?! Travellers turn balcony into a seaside siesta sanctuary

Would you ever consider pulling your mattress out to the balcony aboard a cruise ship?

Melbourne Cup 2024

Carnival, P&O Australia launch 2024 Melbourne Cup cruises

Carnival Cruises and P&O Australia offer exciting itineraries perfectly timed for experiencing 'the race that stops the nation' - the 2024 Melbourne Cup.

Ultimate guide to Overseas Passenger Terminal in Sydney

Ultimate Guide: Overseas Passenger Terminal

The Overseas Passenger Terminal (OPT) is one of Sydney's dedicated terminals together with White Bay Cruise Terminal (WBCT). 

Disney best cruises from Melbourne

Best cruises from Melbourne with savings of up to $1000

Cruise lines departing from Melbourne are offering best-value cruises with savings of up to $1000 per person. 

Best Cruises from Sydney aboard Royal Caribbean ship

Best cruises from Sydney offer up to 60% off, saving thousands

As more and more cruisers want to embark their voyages from Australia's iconic harbour city, Cruise Passenger highlights some of the best cruises from Sydney for 2024 and 2025.

Ultimate Guide to Icon of the Seas

Ultimate Guide: Icon of the Seas

While Aussies are keeping their fingers crossed as to the possibility of sailing with the iconic ship from Australia, Cruise Passenger has prepared an ultimate guide to RCL's newest ocean gem- the world's largest Icon of the Seas. 

Quantum of the Seas sets for repositioning cruise from Australia

Best repositioning cruises from Australia offer up to 60% savings

For cruise enthusiasts wanting one of a kind vacation at sea at the best value,  repositioning cruises from Australia present an amazing opportunity in 2024 and 2025.