Cruise news (Newcastle NSW Australia-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
P&O Cruises UK unveils 2026-2027 winter itineraries with 100+ global destinations
P&O Cruises has unveiled its winter 2026-2027 programme, offering voyages to 100+ distinct destinations. Notably, the schedule introduces two new...
October 16, 2024 - Accidents
Crew medevaced from P&O Australia's ship Pacific Adventure
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter executed a medical evacuation of a crew member from the P&O Australia cruise ship, Pacific Adventure, who urgently...
April 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Summer cruise season officially underway in Newcastle (NSW Australia)
The arrival of the RCI-Royal Caribbean cruise ship Brilliance of the Seas in Newcastle on Saturday, October 28, officially marked the commencement of...
October 31, 2023 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance OTS arrives in Sydney NSW Australia for the first time
A new season in Australia has begun, with RCI-Royal Caribbean International launching its extensive 2023-2024 holiday program Down Under. Brilliance...
October 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages' newest ship Brilliant Lady launch delayed due to supply chain & staffing issues
Virgin Voyages has postponed the launch of its fourth ship, Brilliant Lady, citing unexpected challenges in construction, supply chain, and staffing...
September 8, 2023 - Accidents
COVID outbreak on Grand Princess cruise ship headed for Melbourne (Australia)
There is concern about a new COVID outbreak onboard a Princess Cruises ship headed for Melbourne (Australia) as the liner was prevented from docking...
November 29, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Coral Princess is the first cruise ship to dock at Newcastle (NSW Australia) in 2+ years
Port Newcastle (NSW Australia) welcomed its first cruise liner in 2+ years with the arrival of Princess Cruises' ship Coral Princess on her maiden...
August 11, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Coral Princess cruise ship arrives at homeport Brisbane (Queensland Australia)
The return of cruising in Queensland Asutralia continued on Tuesday, June 7, with the arrival of Princess Cruises’ ship Coral Princess into...
June 8, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises announces new itineraries for the upcoming Australia & New Zealand 2021-2022 season
Princess Cruises announced destination-rich itineraries for the line’s upcoming Australia & New Zealand 2021-2022 season, on sale from...
September 11, 2020 - Cruise Industry
Port of Newcastle Commences 2019-2020 Cruise Season
The arrival of Celebrity Solstice to Port Newcastle, NSW Australia on Wednesday, October 16, marked the beginning of the city’s 2019-2020...
October 18, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Explorer of the Seas Makes Maiden Voyage in Newcastle
The largest cruise ship to visit Australia's Hunter region made its maiden voyage into Port Newcastle NSW on Sunday, February 10. The 310-meter...
February 10, 2019 - Cruise Industry
The Smallest Cruise Ship of the Summer Season Arrives in Newcastle
The smallest cruise ship of Port Newcastle NSW's summer season slipped into harbor Wednesday morning, February 6. Ponant's superyacht Le...
February 6, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Pacific Aria Heads to Sydney for Australia Day 2019
P&O Australia's ship Pacific Aria arrived in Newcastle NSW at around 8 am on Friday, January 25, ahead of Australia Day weekend. The 1260...
January 25, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Black Watch Enters Newcastle Harbour
The Black Watch cruise ship made her entrance into the harbour of Newcastle (NSW Australia) on Thursday morning, January 3. The Fred Olsen Cruise...
January 3, 2019 
Passenger Medevaced From Carnival Spirit
A 40-year-old woman has been winched onto rescue helicopter and flown to hospital. The passenger suffered a suspected stroke onboard a Carnival...
December 20, 2017