Philip Holiday, CEO, Sydney Ports

Message to US cruise line CEOs: ‘If you want quality you have to pay’

The head of the Port Authority of NSW Philip Holliday has spoken about his pride at the growth of cruise holidays on his organisation’s 10th anniversary.

Princess cruises ship sailing in Alaska

Why cruise lines need to win back the trust of the people of Alaska

The Alaskan wilderness, a pristine expanse of breathtaking natural beauty, appears to be under siege this season

Is New Zealand heading for another season of cruising chaos?

The campaign to halt NZ cruise passenger fee hike gathers speed

Cruise lines are launching a lobbying campaign to get the New Zealand government to back down over its cruise passenger fee hike by a staggering 88%.

Protesters in Barclona

Barcelona baloney – Spain needs to call a halt to these Sangria Soakers

Spain, a land of tapas, flamenco and fiery temperament, this week found a new way to show its displeasure at the number of people on the streets of Barcelona. Angry citizens with luminous water pistols sprayed diners on the streets, using Sangria Super Soakers as a sign of their displeasure.

MS Caledonian Sky

Caledonian Sky gets new lease of live on the Med with Travelmarvel

She started life with Noble Caledonian 33 years ago. She's sailed the waters of Europe, the Hebridean Islands and even Malaysia.

Meta Ray Ban super specs

The super specs that upload your video and translate your menu

Thanks to a partnership between Meta and Ray-Ban, a new pair of super specs means you can now take family and friends on holiday with you.

Greece MSC

MSC says the Med is ahead – and here’s Australia’s favourite route

Australia's love affair with the Mediterranean continues unabated, with MSC - a line with 14 ships based in the region - reporting a massive 60 per cent rise in bookings.

Historic first as Seabourn Pursuit has Indigenous godparents

Historic moment as Seabourn makes Kimberley’s Traditional Owner’s Godparent of the Pursuit

In the Kimberley tomorrow, Seabourn will perform a historic first. The Wunambal Gaambera Traditional Owners will be named as godparents of the Seabourn Pursuit.

Health officials open talks with cruise operators as hopes rise for a return to sailing

End of a dream? Captain Cook Cruises Fiji drops Caledonian Sky

he dream of bringing luxury expedition cruising to Fiji's outlying islands appears to be over, with Captain Cook Cruises Fiji dropping Ms Caledonian Sky from its schedules.

Silversea and Princess ships leaving Sydney Harbour cruise industry campaign

Cruise industry launches campaign for change as ships sail away

The body representing cruise ship owners is preparing to mount a major lobbying campaign to persuade governments in the region to bring down costs and relax regulations.

Pacific Adventure arrives in Sydney Harbour

We’ve lost 30% of our cruise ship capacity – did greed and regulation kill off our favourite holiday?

An investigation by Cruise Passenger into the effects of the shock announcement of P&O Australia’s merger with Carnival Cruises shows the country’s cruise ship capacity will be slashed by as much as 30% by 2026.

Rare moments when P&O Australia ships meet on the sea.

‘Regulation and high costs in Australia closed P&O Australia after 90 years’

Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Lines, explains why P&O Australia had to shut

P&O Australia is set to close by 2025.

P&O Australia to close and merge into Carnival Cruise Line

P&O Australia is to close and be merged into Carnival Cruise Line

Alaska and Caribbean cruise prices slashed

Too many cabins: Alaska and Caribbean prices slashed over 20%

Alaska and Caribbean prices are being slashed by over 20% as major lines wrestle with over capacity - particularly among older ships.

brian dixon

Lawyer labels death of gambler on P&O ship “immoral and illegal”

Carter Capner Law director Peter Carter alleges recent P&O Cruises passenger accounts of being incentivised to gamble while intoxicated and then prevented from disembarking due to unpaid casino debts are alarming.

An impression of what Four Seasons says it will bring to the oceans

Why this US$45K a night yacht could raise the price of your cruise

Four Seasons first yacht will break the mould on pricing for cruise - and may mean you'll pay more.

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