Cruise news (AustraliaNewZealand-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
CMV Announces Name of New Ship
The latest addition to the fleet of Cruise & Maritime Voyages/CMV will be named "Vasco da Gama" following the vote by trade partners and...
March 22, 2018 - Accidents
Passenger Medevaced From Sea Princess
An elderly woman has been airlifted by a rescue helicopter from a Princess Cruises ship, off the NSW coast. Westpac Life Saver Rescue helicopter has...
March 13, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Fremantle Passenger Terminal to Boast USD 3M Upgrade
The State Government plans to spend US$3 million for upgrading Fremantle Passenger Terminal in order to attract more cruisers and boost tourism...
March 12, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Splendor to Be Based in Australia
Carnival Corporation announced that its Carnival Splendor cruise ship is leaving Los Angeles for her new Australian home. The 3000-passenger vessel...
March 10, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Pacific Eden Joins CMV Expanding Fleet
CMV Travel & Leisure Group announced the acquisition of Pacific Eden from P&O Australia. The new name of Eden will be announced on...
March 9, 2018 - Accidents
Captain Dies Aboard Sydney Party Cruise Ship
A party cruise turned to tragedy in Sydney overnight after the ship’s captain suffered a heart attack at the wheel. Nearly 200 guests were...
March 5, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Brisbane’s New Cruise Terminal Close to Green Light
Plans for Brisbane to build a US$158 million cruise ship terminal could be given the go ahead in case the ACCC (Australian Competitions &...
March 4, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Cunard Unveils New Australian Partnerships
Luxury cruise line Cunard is about to take on an Aussie flavour, announcing a series of partnerships with leading companies from Australia ahead of...
March 4, 2018 - Cruise Industry
P&O Australia Adds Comedy to Event Activities at Sea
P&O Cruises is providing event organisers and delegates the chance to share laughs with a record number of 3-and-4-night comedy cruises in 2018...
March 2, 2018 - Accidents
Ferry McFerryface Crashes Into Wharf
The much-maligned Sydney Harbour ferry, Ferry McFerryface, has crashed into Balmain East wharf. The boat has suffered minor damage during the...
March 1, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Queen Elizabeth to Be Based in Melbourne
One of the most famous cruise ships in the world will be based in Australia for over 100 days during 2019-2020 summer. Rather than having Sydney...
February 19, 2018 - Cruise Industry
First Ever Vegan Cruise Launched in Australia
A trip described by its organizers as the 'first ever vegan-themed cruise to leave Australian shores sets sail later in 2018. The Whole Connection...
February 19, 2018 - Cruise Industry
P&O Cruises Boasts Longest-Ever Itinerary from Adelaide
P&O AU kicked off South Australia cruise season with the company's longest itinerary out of Adelaide to date – an 8-night roundtrip...
February 13, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Viking Sun Arrives in Australia
The newest cruise ship in the fleet of Viking Ocean Cruises, Viking Sun, arrived in Australia for the first time. Viking Sun debuted in November and...
February 10, 2018 - Accidents
Princess Cruises Passengers to Sue Over Gastro Outbreaks
A major class action is prepared against a cruise company for allegedly exposing thousands of its passengers to gastroenteritis. According to...
February 7, 2018