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.
How selfish New Zealand is damaging Australia’s cruise revival with shock “processing” tax
New Zealand's government has slapped an eye-watering 88% increase on cruise passengers for "customs border processing" at a time when the country is suffering a 22 % drop in passenger numbers.
Shock as most New Zealand cruises won’t pick up passengers any more
With Pacific Explorer withdrawing from operations, cruising in New Zealand has been left in a desperate state. Kiwis will find it virtually impossible to cruise out of their country.
Cruise lines may slash NZ port calls over bio rules and fee hikes
CLIA is warning that without action from government, ports and destinations, New Zealand is set to see a steep decline in cruising.
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NZ Biosecurity reminds cruise ships to clean hulls before sailing
As cruise lines in Australia gear up for the busy summer season next month, New Zealand’s Biosecurity authorities have stepped up efforts to ensure 57 cruise ships scheduled to visit NZ should have their hulls properly cleaned to comply with the country’s biofouling rules.
Cruise lines scramble to halt chaos of last year’s NZ cruise sailings
New Zealand’s last cruise season involved a lot of heartbroken passengers, as many ships were turned away from entering Fiordland National Park due to new biosecurity regulations. Many cruise ships were turned away due to their hulls containing biohazards, even some that had been recently cleaned.
Is New Zealand heading for another season of cruising chaos?
A letter to guests had a familiar ring. “Please be advised that Grand Princess must complete a thorough hull cleaning in advance of our ...
Police probe claims of ‘extortion attempt’ over New Zealand biohazard ship checks
The managing director of a Sydney port services company has reported an alleged “extortion attempt” by a former staff member to police after a ...
Another cruise ruined by NZ bio rules: Should we now halt sailings across the ditch?
Another cruise ship has been banned from New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park over biofouling, provoking fury from passengers.
Seven lines hit by New Zealand’s bio-blockade as passengers fume
From Carnival to Viking, almost every cruise line has fallen foul of New Zealand’s tough biosecurity regulations about hull cleaning. It’s meant disaster for ...
Oceania Regatta becomes fifth ship caught by New Zealand bio laws row as talks open to try and end the problem
The Oceania Regatta has become the fifth cruise victim of New Zealand’s biosecurity laws, cancelling two port calls in the country. Queen Elizabeth, Regent ...
The 8 best dishes I tried in Auckland
First-timers visiting Auckland are sometimes surprised by the prevalence of the Māori language on street signs, in the media and among the local population. ...
10 best cruise itineraries to New Zealand
With New Zealand having finally opened its ports again earlier this year, there's no better time to cruise to one of the world's most scenic locations.
Celebrity Cruises makes triumphant return to New Zealand
After 946 days without docking in the land of the long white cloud, Celebrity Cruises is finally back in New Zealand. It also marks ...
