Passengers forced to leave the Diamond Princess three-times for ‘gastro deep cleaning’
Linda Everworth is cruising around Australia on a 21-night cruise on the Diamond Princess, however, she and other passengers have experienced some unexpected interruptions.
Crystal continues resurgence with announcement that a new ship on the way
Crystal Cruises is continuing its resurgence with the announcement that it has ordered another ocean-ship from the renowned Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri.
More than 100 Australians among those trapped on Royal Caribbean ship in Japan
Over 100 Australians and other passengers have spent two days trapped aboard their cruise on Spectrum of the Seas in Japan after “maintenance” problems ...
Princess’ 2026/27 itineraries help keep regional cruising alive – but it’s not so good for Hobart and Melbourne
Princess' 2026/27 Australia and New Zealand itineraries will have the largest number of calls to regional Australia, recommitting to smaller ports.
Confusion as Disney cancels New Years Eve Noumea stop yet others sail despite unrest
Disney has switched its New Year's Eve sailing from Noumea to Australia citing the civil unrest that has plagued New Caledonia.
P&O’s popular Melbourne Cup voyages will return on Carnival Cruise Line after merger
When Irish-born singer Robbie Dolan boarded one of P&O’s traditional Melbourne Cup cruises in 2022, no one would have expected his sojourn would led ...
Paspaley Pearl seeks new operator as Ponant voyages are cancelled
The much awaited Kimberley cruise itineraries onboard Paspaley Pearl by Ponant have been cancelled. Ponant Asia Pacific CEO Deb Corbett confirmed the French expedition group will not be proceeding as the cruise operator of Paspaley Pearl.
Eden will have its largest ever cruise ships as three Royal Caribbean cruises reroute to Eden
Royal Caribbean has made a stunning move by introducing last-minute itineraries to Eden, where Ovation of the Seas will become the largest-ever ship to ...
Viking set for huge expansion in Egypt as passengers return to the Nile
Viking plans to bring 20,000 passengers to the Nile next year, and despite a big fleet expansion the line claims it is already fully booked for 2025.
New Zealand’s bio bubble leaves Scenic Eclipse at sea
“Biofouling continues to be a major biosecurity threat. We know that almost 90 per cent of the exotic marine species already in New Zealand ...
Mother and teenage daughter attacked on shore excursion in Papua New Guinea
An armed man attacked an Australian mother and her teenage daughter during their holiday on P&O’s Pacific Encounter last month.
Thanks to huge demand, your Alaska cruise is changing and you’ll be visiting new ports
Two new cruise lines entering the area and the popular port of Juneau introducing a cap of 16,000 passengers per day in 2026 is changing the face of the Alaskan cruise.
Why Royal Caribbean’s Australian short cruise season is bigger than ever
Royal Caribbean has earmarked the expansion of weekend cruising in Australia, a theme that has been popular in the overseas market to drive an increase in onboard spending.
Princess’ 2026/27 Australian season includes the longest Circle the Pacific voyage
Princess' 2026/27 Australian program includes the homeporting of three ships as well as a 79-night Circle the Pacific cruise – the first time the line has offered this sailing in a decade.
The new cruise ships launching in 2025
On average, the world’s top cruise companies acquire or add one newly built ship every two to four years.
Did NZ biofouling rules force Disney to cancel a call to Eden?
The Disney Wonder has been forced to cancel a scheduled a call to the picturesque New South Wales town of Eden due to hull ...
