News
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Aqua christened in Miami
Monday | Apr 14 2025NORWEGIAN Cruise Line (NCL) has officially christened Norwegian Aqua in Miami, with a special appearance from American actor Eric Stonestreet, the ship’s godfather.
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Viking Vor Nights are back
Monday | Apr 14 2025VIKING is bringing back its social training event, Viking Vor Nights, which the line says are set to be bigger than ever this year.
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NCL reveals Great Stirrup Cay makeover
Monday | Apr 14 2025NORWEGIAN Cruise Line (NCL) has revealed the expansion plans for Great Stirrup Cay, its private Caribbean island destination in the Bahamas.
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HAL extends 2026
Monday | Apr 14 2025HOLLAND America Line (HAL) has extended its 2026 Europe season by six weeks, offering more opportunities to explore the Mediterranean and Norway.
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BEDA cruise ready
Monday | Apr 14 2025THE Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) will run an eight-week training program to help businesses across tourism, hospitality and retail boost sales and capitalise on the city’s $1.5 billion dollar cruise industry sector.
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Darwin port inquiry
Monday | Apr 14 2025A FEDERAL Senate inquiry has been called for by the Australian Citizens Party (ACP) into claims of national security concerns in the Port of Darwin’s 99-year lease to Chinese operator Landbridge.
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Asia expeditions
Monday | Apr 14 2025TOURISM management firm Destination Asia has launched a new division focusing on expedition services for land tour operators and cruise lines.
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Porthole 14 Apr 25
Monday | Apr 14 2025IT probably isn’t a good idea to put a penguin in control of a helicopter during an Antarctic shore excursion, as one pilot learned the hard way.
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CW for Mon 14 Apr 2025
Monday | Apr 14 2025Norwegian Aqua enters service, Viking Vor Nights return for 2025, BEDA Cruise-ready program, Great Stirrup Cay redevelopment and much more
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Cruise tackles “elephant in the room”
Friday | Apr 11 2025THE cruise industry must shout louder about its environmental credentials, ensuring the message is more visible to travellers, according to Bud Darr, new Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) President & CEO.