Cruise news (AustraliaNewZealand-tagged)

VIDEO: First Look at Newcastle’s Cruise Ship Terminal
Port Newcastle and the NSW state government unveiled plans today, revealing a 3000m2 (32290ft2) venue that would include vessel...
November 27, 2017
Cruise Industry
Townsville Expects Record Cruising Year
A record cruising year is due to inject US$3.5 million into the economy of Townsville QLD in 2018. The first ship of the season is expected next...
November 25, 2017
Cruise Industry
Passenger Medevaced From Voyager of the Seas
RACQ CQ Rescue had to land on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship at dawn today, November 17, to retrieve a passenger and take them to Mackay Base. Crew...
November 17, 2017
Accidents
Burnie Welcomes Its Biggest Cruise Ship
Travellers from around the world gathered in the North-West on Tuesday, November 14, due to a visit from the biggest cruise ship to ever dock in...
November 16, 2017
Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Golden Princess Enters Sydney Harbour with a Rainbow Flag
Passengers onboard Golden Princess were waving rainbow flags on the front deck on the ship as it pulled into Sydney harbour before the announcement...
November 15, 2017
Cruise Industry
Quebec Woman Sentenced to 7.5 Years for Smuggling Cocaine on Cruise Ship (USD 31 million)
A Quebec woman was sentenced Friday, November 3, to seven-and-a-half years behind bars for importing a large amount of cocaine into Australia...
November 4, 2017
Accidents
Silver Muse Inaugural Cruise to Explore Australia and New Zealand
Silversea invites passengers to experience the unrivalled beauty of Australia and New Zealand aboard Silver Muse during the inaugural sailing of the...
October 31, 2017
Cruise Industry
Port Arthur Prepares for Cruisers
The first cruise ship of the season to drop anchor at Port Arthur Tasmania Historic Site arrives on Monday, October 30, with 2600 passengers. Golden...
October 29, 2017
Cruise Industry
Brisbane Cruise Terminal Gets a Launch Date
A dedicated mega cruise terminal will be built at Port of Brisbane, completely funded by the private sector and opening up the whole state to cruise...
October 27, 2017
Cruise Industry
Norwegian Jewel to Spend a Second Season in Australia
Norwegian Cruise Line opened Norwegian Jewel‘s Australia & New Zealand 2018-2019 cruises for booking. Following a significant...
October 26, 2017
Cruise Industry
Carnival Celebrates 5 Years in Australia
Carnival Cruise Line celebrated its fifth anniversary in Australia with the world’s longest conga line at sea, marking the first ever World...
October 21, 2017
Cruise Industry
Carnival Australia Ships Return to Western Australia
Carnival Australia cruise ships return to Western Australia after a commitment by McGowan Government to fix Broome Port's issues. Dredging at...
October 10, 2017
Cruise Industry
Record Number of Cruise Ships to Dock in Albany
A record number of cruise ships will dock in Port Albany WA this season, with Sea Princess due to arrive on Friday, October 6. The 16 ships will...
October 4, 2017
Cruise Industry
P&O Cruises Australia Replaces Existing Ships
The Sydney-based unit in Carnival Corporation - P&O Cruises Australia, plans to replace its existing fleet of 5 ships, all of which built during...
October 3, 2017
Cruise Industry
Sydney’s Lack of Berths Plagues Cruise Lines
Viking Cruises will sail to Australia in 2018, and just like its competitors struggle to find a berth at Circular Quay in Sydney. The NSW government...
September 19, 2017
Cruise Industry