Ultimate Guide: Carnival Luminosa
While Carnival Luminosa is quite new to the Carnival fleet, previously serving as Costa Luminosa for Costa Cruises. it has proved a big hit afrer its first Australian season with its homeport in Brisbane.
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 ...
The best three, four and five night cruises sailing out of Sydney
We've rounded up the best short cruises out of Sydney for singles, couples, and families, each offering a different flavour of experience.
Carnival’s new itineraries snub Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia
Carnival Cruise Line Australia's announcement of its 2026/27 local season has cruisers fuming after the line revealed it would be snubbing regional areas and major ports like Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth.
The 10 cruise private islands to visit before Lelepa opens
You might have been reading about cruise lines’ private islands in the Caribbean, but Australians rejoice – we might soon be getting our own, much closer to home.
Are price rises on the way after P&O Australia merges with Carnival?
There are billboards plastered across Sydney, celebrating the absolving of P&O Cruises into Carnival Australia’s brand, promoting that the cruise line's legacy will live on.
Who has the best cruises from Brisbane?
Brisbane, the sun-drenched capital of Queensland, is fast emerging as a premier cruise departure point in the region.Â
The countdown is on for Australia’s 2024/25 wave season – here’s who is coming Down Under
In just a few weeks, Australia's 2024/25 wave season will resume with the arrival of the Diamond Princess
Australians love cruising – here’s why your favourite holiday will be more expensive and harder to find
Why Australia's cruise industry is in decline just as demands surges.
Carnival to build three ships carrying 8000 passengers each
Carnival Corp has placed an order for three new massive ships, each capable of accommodating up to 8000 passengers.
Should vaping outside smoking areas be allowed on cruise ships?
Some cruisers are calling for a relax in smoking restrictions that would allow for vaping in areas that aren't specially allocated smoking areas.
Watch: The wild brawl that got these cruisers banned for life
A video recently went viral of a wild brawl aboard Carnival Paradise, with several passengers throwing punches, pulling hair, wrestling and more.
P&O Australia democratised cruising and will leave a big hole
P&O Australia democratised cruising for ordinary Australian families and its demise is sad for cruise passengers
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.
Where cruise lines stand on the Big Debate: should smoking be banned
Should smokers be allowed to light up on board a cruise ship? It's a big debate among cruisers
Short cruises from Brisbane offered for as low as $249 pp
Several major cruise lines line up several short cruises from Brisbane for all seasons of 2024 ranging from two to five-nights.
