What the cruise lines say about when they’ll be back
There is much confusion over when international lines will return and cruise in Australian seas. The Federal Government’s official ban on foreign cruise vessels ...
Get 70 per cent off cruises as lines battle to win back passengers
Cruise lines are slashing fares by up to 70 per cent in a concerted effort to attract passengers back to holiday on the high ...
Australasia’s cruise industry group gets new chair as lines prepare for relaunch
Gavin Smith, Royal Caribbean International’s managing director Australia and New Zealand, has been appointed the new chair of Cruise Lines International Association Australasia. Mr ...
Carnival Australia offers ships as hospitals during coronavirus pandemic
Australian patients displaced from hospitals because of the coronavirus pandemic may be treated in cruise ship sick bays and recover on board, if an ...
Cruise lines pledge donations to aid Australia’s bush fire victims
Cruise lines open their hearts and wallets to help Australia’s bushfire victims, with donation pledges and fundraising efforts from their guests and crews. Hundreds ...
Cruise season 2019: Four new ships for Australia and NZ
The big reveal is nearly here – four new ships will be in Australian and New Zealand waters for this year’s cruise season. As ...
Are Australians paying gratuities twice?
A number of Australian cruisers are tipping their favourite staff on board personally – even though gratuities are already included in their fares. A ...
Carnival claims 2018/19 record as season wraps up
Carnival Australia wrapped up another record-breaking summer cruise season this weekend – after pumping over half a billion dollars into the economy with 698 ...
Cruise lines promise to do better after professor’s ruined holiday
Royal Caribbean is carrying out a review of its procedures after a renowned doctor was refused a cruise at the last minute because he ...
Sydney Harbour’s woes means we’re losing jobs and sales: new cruise head
The new head of Australia’s peak cruising body has returned to the attack on how Sydney’s capacity problems are costing jobs and growth. Carnival ...
Brisbane gets new terminal and a homeported ship
In a stark contrast to Sydney’s paralysed port, Brisbane International Cruise Terminal will be operating new facilities in two years, thanks to a remarkable ...
ACCC approves agreement between Carnival Australia and Port Brisbane
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has authorised an agreement between the Port of Brisbane and Carnival Australia to develop a $158 million cruise terminal.
New security protocols after brawl on Carnival Legend
A brawl onboard the Carnival Legend in February has prompted a wide-ranging review of security and new measures on board all the vessels operated ...
‘No accident’ – security cameras show how woman fell from Pacific Dawn
The mother who was lost from The Pacific Dawn “intentionally” went overboard, according to police who have viewed security camera footage of the tragic ...
We’ve just had our best cruise season ever – and there’s more to come
Major cruise lines had one of the best summer season yet for 2017-18 and are predicting an even more successful wave season next year. ...
Carnival to add capacity for an extra 800 guests on the Carnival Splendor
Carnival Cruises are bringing the Carnival Splendor to Australia – and increasing her capacity from 3,000 passengers to 3,900 guests. She’ll be arriving in ...
