Tag Archive: Australia Cruise News
Princess Cruises Launches New ‘Sapphire Princess’ Cocktail
Princess Cruises has announced that its new gin-based ‘Sapphire Princess’ cocktail is now being served on its main UK ship. Created in partnership with the Bombay Sapphire Distillery, the bespoke cocktail is named after the returning Sapphire Princess cruise ship. … Read more…
CLIA Applauds Auckland Wharf Decision
The controversial extension of Auckland’s Queen’s Wharf has officially been given the green light. An independent panel have come to the agreement that the development of the wharf would have “positive economic and social benefits” for the cruise industry. The … Read more…
Brand New Adventure Ship From an Aussie Line
It’s been a while – but an Australian adventure line has launched its largest expedition ship, signalling renewed local investment in this growing area of cruise. Coral Adventurer was launched in Singapore – and is now en route to Darwin on its … Read more…
NEW Sydney harbour terminal at Yarra Bay or Molineaux Point
Cruise Development Plan released by the NSW government shows they are committed to growing the cruise industry and support tourism, jobs and economic growth. In 2016–17 the cruise industry supported 12,841 jobs, injected more than $27 million into NSW regional … Read more…
Princess Cruises reveals largest ever Australia and New Zealand season in 2019/2020
Princess Cruises has today announced that the 2019/2020 Australian cruise season will be the largest in its history. A total of five ships will travel to over 100 destinations and carry 200,000 guests. Sailings will depart from Sydney, Perth (Fremantle), … Read more…
New cruise line reveals 2020 ship details
You may think of Richard Branson as a business extraordinaire – but now, he’s set his sights on the seas. Virgin Voyages, the cruise line arm of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, gave the world its first look at the … Read more…
Here comes the Pride: Celebrity Cruises holds historic Wedding at sea
In a historic ceremony hosted on board Celebrity Equinox, Francisco Vargas and Benjamin Gray became the first same-sex couple ever to be legally married at sea on a major cruise line. Congratulations from Vision Cruise! The couple tied the knot on Celebrity … Read more…
Pacific Jewel’s makeover begins
P&O Cruises’ Pacific Jewel has begun a makeover which will bring a fresh and modern look and feel to the ship’s popular public spaces and venues. Over the next 10 days, the 70,310-tonne vessel will be fitted with a range … Read more…