Cruise news (Auckland New Zealand-tagged)
Princess Cruises unveils 131-day Circle Pacific/World Voyage 2026 (Coral Princess ship)
Princess Cruises has unveiled its most extensive destination-focused itinerary to date with the introduction of a 131-day Circle Pacific Voyage...
November 8, 2024- Cruise Industry
Scenic Cruises unveils 2025 Asian river and ocean itineraries
Scenic Cruises has introduced its 2025 Asia collection, featuring a blend of ocean and river itineraries. Among the highlights is the 28-day...
July 30, 2024 - Accidents
Passenger medevaced in serious condition from P&O Australia's ship Pacific Explorer
A passenger aboard P&O's Pacific Explorer experienced a medical emergency shortly after the ship departed from Auckland on Monday, July 8th. The...
July 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation retires P&O Australia brand
The world's largest cruise shipowner Carnival Corporation has announced the discontinuation of its Australian brand P&O Australia in a strategic...
June 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
NCL rolls out new Asia-Pacific and Australia cruises for 2024-2026 seasons
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line is set to launch 30+ new port-intensive cruises across the Asia Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand regions. These voyages...
May 23, 2024 - Accidents
Princess Cruises alters routes for World Cruises, avoiding Middle East and Asia
Princess Cruises has adjusted the itineraries for its two 2025 World Cruises, opting to exclude visits to the Middle East and Asia due to ongoing...
April 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises announces free pre-cruise hotel stays for select 2025-2026 voyages
Oceania Cruises has unveiled an enticing offer for travelers looking to embark on unforgettable journeys during late 2024 and 2025. Guests booking...
March 31, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America opens 2025-2026 Australia and New Zealand season for booking
HAL-Holland America Line has opened bookings for its Australia and New Zealand season, set to sail from November 2025 to March 2026, offering guests...
February 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
NCL's 2025-2026 cruises: Antarctic itineraries, Breakaway-Plus ships, new ports
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed its 2025-2026 itineraries, introducing maiden port calls and homeports for Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Viva...
December 19, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Edge makes debut in Lyttelton/Christchurch, unveiling a series of Australia-NZ cruises
Celebrity Cruises joyously welcomed the highly anticipated arrival of its transformative Edge-Series vessel, Celebrity Edge, in Christchurch (Port...
December 17, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises opens bookings for 2025-2026 Alaska & Australia itineraries
Celebrity Cruises has officially opened bookings for its 2025-2026 Alaska and Australia itineraries, featuring three ships - Celebrity Edge...
November 29, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn unveils 129-day World Cruise 2026 (Ring of Fire: Hidden Gems)
Seabourn, a prominent figure in ultra-luxury voyages, is offering its "2026 World Cruise – Ring of Fire: Hidden Gems" on the Seabourn Sojourn...
November 18, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises Australia 2025-2026 program features Discovery Princess ship's debut
Princess Cruises has unveiled its 2025-2026 Australia cruise program, featuring the debut of Discovery Princess Down Under and the longest-ever world...
November 16, 2023 - Accidents
Majestic Princess ship delays arrival into Auckland NZ due to Cyclone Lola
Strong winds sweeping across Auckland Harbor have hindered the docking of a Princess Cruises' ship in the port city. Majestic Princess, having...
October 30, 2023 - Cruise Industry
DCL-Disney cruise ship sails in Australian waters for the first time
MS Disney Wonder arrived in Sydney Harbour on Friday morning, October 27, in anticipation of her inaugural Australian season. This marks the...
October 28, 2023