Cruise news (Auckland New Zealand-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Oceania Riviera ship to debut in Australia-New Zealand with culinary-themed cruises
Oceania Cruises' 1,250-guest ship, Riviera, is set to embark on her inaugural season in Australia and New Zealand from November 2025 to March 2026...
March 26, 2025 - Accidents
Crew medevaced from Princess Cruises' ship Diamond Princess off New Zealand
On January 30th, 2025, while en route from Brisbane to Auckland, the cruise ship Diamond Princess experienced a medical emergency off the coast of...
February 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
140-night "World Cruise 2027" scheduled for Crystal Serenity ship
Crystal Cruises unveiled its World Cruise 2027 planned for Crystal Serenity ship. The 140-night itinerary groups 83 destinations in 29 countries and...
January 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line unveils 2026-2027 Asia Pacific cruise itineraries
HAL-Holland America Line has announced its 2026-2027 cruise offerings for Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, now available for booking. The...
January 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises unveils Grand Voyage and 2026-2027 itineraries
Celebrity Cruises opened bookings for 2026-2027 voyages, including the highly anticipated 110-night Grand Voyage that marks the brand’s longest...
December 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises 2026-2027 Australia-New Zealand ships and itineraries
Princess Cruises announced 2026-2027 fleet deployment for Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. The program features diverse itineraries...
December 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
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