Cruise news (Carnival Luminosa-tagged)
- Accidents
P&O Australia cancels Pacific Encounter’s final cruise due to weather
P&O Australia canceled the final scheduled voyage of the Pacific Encounter ship, citing severe disruptions caused by Tropical Cyclone Alfred...
March 9, 2025 - Accidents
Tropical Cyclone Alfred disrupts Brisbane Port's cruise shipping operations
Due to a rare Category 2 tropical cyclone (named Alfred), Port Brisbane closed and suspended cruise shipping operations. With landfall anticipated...
March 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival opens for booking new Journeys 2026-2027 (repositioning itineraries)
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced 4 new Asia-Pacific sailings on Carnival Luminosa and the upcoming Carnival Adventure. These extended one-way...
January 16, 2025 - Accidents
Vanuatu earthquake disrupts cruise ship schedules amid infrastructure damage
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, on Tuesday, December 17th, causing significant damage to the city and its port...
December 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line expands Australian fleet with 2 rebranded ships in 2025
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced its expansion in Australia, introducing Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter, formerly P&O Cruises...
December 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line unveils itineraries for USA 250th Anniversary Celebrations in 2026
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced details for 10 special sailings in 2026, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The...
November 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line expands Australian fleet with new 2026-2027 itineraries
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line is preparing for its Australian expansion with the addition of two ships from P&O Cruises Australia, Carnival Adventure...
October 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line announces new 2026 Caribbean and Transpacific voyages
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled a comprehensive lineup of new itineraries for the 2026-2027 season, featuring voyages from major USA homeports...
September 18, 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
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's new Transpacific Journey on Carnival Luminosa ship (2025)
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled its latest addition to the Carnival Journeys program, announcing the launch of a new transpacific cruise aboard...
February 6, 2024 - Accidents
Cyclone Jasper disrupts Queensland cruise itineraries: Carnival and Royal Caribbean alter plans
Cruise itineraries along Queensland Australia's coast are facing disruptions as Cyclone Jasper approaches, causing rough seas and storm surges. CCL...
December 8, 2023 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival opens 2025-2026 Australia cruises from homeports Sydney and Brisbane
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled new cruise options for the 2025-2026 season from its Australian homeports, Sydney NSW and Brisbane QLD, as of...
November 15, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Greater Victoria Harbour's (BC Canada) 2023 cruise season ends with record number of tourists
The 2023 cruise season in Greater Victoria Harbour concluded on Sunday, October 29, having accommodated 326 ships and hosted approximately 970,000...
October 30, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Bumper cruise season in Australia kicks off with Celebrity Solstice
Australia's busy cruise season officially commenced on October 19 with the arrival of the first overseas ship in Sydney Harbour NSW. The 2800...
October 22, 2023 - Accidents
Carnival's Luminosa cruise ship to spend 10 days at sea due to strong winds
Passengers embarking on Carnival Luminosa's extensive 30-night/31-day relocation voyage from Alaska to Australia (Seattle WA to Brisbane QLD...
September 17, 2023