| Porthole 13 May 25

Porthole 13 May 25

ALTHOUGH Lake Macquarie in New South Wales’ Hunter region may not have the depth to carry a cruise ship, other vessels from around the destination are being sought out to join an annual flotilla on the body of water next month.

On location inNadi Bay 13 May 25

CW for Tue 13 May 2025

Tourism Fiij’s cruise success, Explora heading to Alaska, a Miracle makeover, and much more.

CLIA welcomes HX aboard

CLIA Australasia has welcomed HX Expeditions as its newest Regional Expedition and Ocean Cruise member to support its ongoing growth in the local market (CW breaking news).

Viking cuts it Thoth with new Egypt ship

VIKING recently floated out its newest Nile ship, Viking Thoth (pictured) which is set to debut in Oct.

Darwin’s record cruise year

A RECORD 113 ships called into Darwin during the 2024/25 cruise season, a milestone which has been welcomed by the Northern Territory Government.

New NSW port head

THE Port Authority of New South Wales has announced John McKenna as its new CEO.

Virtuoso cruise chief

VIRTUOSO has named Lori Sheller Vice President of Global Cruise.

Aurora sells out

FIVE Mediterranean voyages making up the maiden non-Polar season for Aurora Expeditions has sold out in record time, the company said.

Costa plan finishes

COSTA Cruises’ strategic path of fleet enhancements, new routes, and more, is set to be completed later this year, when Costa Serena undergoes an extensive dry dock.