A Critical Week for Australasian Cruising Unfolds in Miami as Industry Leaders Seek to Reverse Declining Deployment
The future of cruise tourism in Australia and New Zealand hangs in the balance as key industry stakeholders converge in Miami this week for Seatrade Cruise Global, the world’s premier…
Australia’s Cruise Season 2026/27: Passenger Feedback Highlights Strengths and Areas for Improvement
As the curtain draws on Australia’s 2026/27 cruise season, a comprehensive review of passenger feedback reveals a landscape of highly satisfied cruisers, alongside constructive critiques that offer valuable insights for…
Windstar Unveils Groundbreaking River-to-Ocean Cruising with Purpose-Built "Star Explorer"
Windstar Cruises is charting a new course in the travel industry, announcing a pioneering concept in cruising that seamlessly blends the intimate charm of river voyages with the expansive allure…
Record Australian Cruising Numbers Mask Growing Overseas Exodus and Untapped Economic Potential
The Australian cruise industry is experiencing a surge in domestic participation, with a record 1.45 million Australians embarking on cruises in 2025, solidifying the nation’s position as the world’s fourth-largest…
Australia’s Cruise Season Wraps Up: A Look Back at Key Moments, New Arrivals, and Shifting Trends
As the vibrant wave season draws to a close, Australia’s cruise industry reflects on another successful year, with the departure of Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas from Sydney marking…
Carnival Splendor Passenger Reported Missing Off Brisbane Coast
A distressing incident unfolded aboard the Carnival Splendor cruise ship on Friday night, as a male passenger was reported missing after apparently going overboard while the vessel was sailing off…
Oceania Sonata to Debut Exclusive French Gastronomy Restaurant, La Table, in 2027
Oceania Cruises is poised to redefine luxury at-sea dining with the highly anticipated debut of its new all-suite ship, Oceania Sonata, scheduled to launch in 2027. A cornerstone of this…
New Zealand’s Cruise Crisis Deepens as Australian Passenger Numbers Plummet by 41 Percent
The allure of New Zealand as a cruise destination has dramatically waned for Australian travellers, with a staggering 41 percent drop in passenger numbers between 2023 and 2025. In 2023,…
Australians Embrace Cruising in Record Numbers, But Destination Competitiveness Declines
Australia is experiencing an unprecedented surge in cruise passenger numbers, with 1.45 million Australians setting sail in 2025, marking a significant 9.5 per cent increase from the 1.32 million who…
















