Cruise ships in Juneau

Initial votes of Juneau’s ship free Saturdays favour cruise

The Alaskan town of Juneau has voted to continue to see cruise ships on Saturdays, with no limits.

Hand washing to prevent norovirus

Over 180 go down with norovirus on a Royal Caribbean cruise: Here’s how to avoid it

Around 180 people fell ill onboard Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas after reporting norovirus symptoms.

Villa Vie finally leaves Belfast

Ville Vie residential ship is finally en route to her first destination

In our rolling coverage of the calamitous cruise ship, we're thrilled to report that she's finally on her way.

Villa Vie offshore Belfast

Passengers rejoice as Ville Vie residential ship hits the open seas…but not for long

The latest saga of a residential cruise ship, Villa Vie promising an affordable life at sea has taken the best possible twist, it’s hit the open ocean.

The smiling couple who got engaged in Belfast.

Cruise couple who found love after being stranded by Villa Vie

This couple is trapped in Belfast, yet they couldn't possibly be happier.

A large number of ships crowded in Juneau.

Small Alaskan town to vote on no-cruise Saturdays – now Royal Caribbean threatens lawsuit

On October 1, the City of Juneau will vote on whether to pass a proposal known as “ship-free Saturdays”. Is this fair on cruise?

A cruise ship in the Port of Eden

Small ports and regional cruisers lose out in Carnival itineraries without P&O

Carnival Australia is set to release its 2026/27 itineraries this month - the first which will take into account two ships from P&O Cruises Australia, which will be transferred by the beginning of the year

Sea Princess cruising in New Zealand fjords on the water

NZ government’s plan for helping cruise: promote it when there are no ships

Leading industry figures including the CEO of CLIA Australasia, the CEO of the New Zealand Cruise Association and the head of the Australian Cruise Association, have all sounded the same warning - New Zealand cruise is in trouble.

new caledonia

Pacific riots mean 120,000 Aussies could find their cruises diverted

The New Caledonia riots that broke out in May over a controversial electoral reform have not abated, and because it is an important part of the Pacific cruise run, it will hit the Australian season hard.

Royal Caribbean's Beach club birds eye view

Exclusive: Lelepa to be Royal Caribbean’s first private beach resort in Asia Pacific -could it mean the line will sail year-round?

Royal Caribbean's venture in Vanuatu has been switched from a PerfectDay private island to its Beach Resort brand, and has a prospective open date of 2027.

Ville Vie residences ship and Fran, a future client

Fran lost $85,000 on a residential cruise – Now she’s nervously waiting for another to start

A three-year cruise sounded like a dream come true for 76 year-old Frances Paroissien.

Cunard in New Zealand

‘Don’t be deterred by the T&Cs’, when port calls are cancelled, says cruise lawyer

An Australian maritime lawyer has warned cruisers who have been affected by itinerary changes, to not be deterred by the terms and conditions when they book their holiday.

Royal Caribbean passengers enjoying a drink together.

“Make mine a dynamic!” Royal Caribbean uses drinks pricing that can cost or save hundreds

Generally, if you’re planning a cruise and putting together your costs, you can easily Google how much a drinks package will cost per day for your chosen cruise line.

Two passengers in Geraldton looking at a cruise ship.

Geraldton was ready for its best cruise season: Then 12 ships cancelled and millions of dollars were lost 

Geraldton will soon be experiencing the devastating effects of 12 cruise cancellations. 

PHOTOS: Inside the brand new Carnival Splendor

PHOTOS: Inside the brand new Carnival Splendor

Carnival Splendor recently emerged from drydock with a new exterior look, and had passengers wondering what might be new on the inside.

A comedian on the P&O Comedy Club

Didn’t get the comedy show joke? Is it you or is it them?

Many cruise lines host adults-only comedy shows, where material may prove a bit more raunchy, controversial or simply based around more adult-content.