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Crescent relinquishes NCLH charter
Thursday | Nov 6 2025CRESCENT Seas has relinquished its charter for two outgoing NCLH ships (CW 04 Apr), instead saying it is focusing on plans for its newbuild, with the line pointing to “far exceeded expectations” for its residential cruise line concept.
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HX evolves its loyalty program
Thursday | Nov 6 2025HX has evolved its Explorers Loyalty Programme, introducing a brand-new points system with four tiers of recognition.
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Azamara goes pink with McGrath
Thursday | Nov 6 2025THE Entertainment Group has partnered with Azamara Cruises and Ecruising Travel Australia to launch the first-ever Pink Cruise: a philanthropic voyage raising funds for breast cancer through the McGrath Foundation.
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Hotel brands’ cruise loyalty edge
Wednesday | Nov 5 2025THE proliferation of hotel brands preparing to set sail in the luxury cruise space will see the number of new-to-cruise clients rise over the coming years, according to Flight Centre Travel Group’s (FCTG) Global Managing Director Luxury & Independent Danielle Galloway.
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Women at the helm: Cruise’s new course
Wednesday | Nov 5 2025LYNDSEY Gordon is the General Manager at PEPR Agency, and was formerly Head of Communications for P&O Australia.
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Queen Elizabeth to visit Aus
Wednesday | Nov 5 2025CUNARD Line’s Queen Elizabeth (pictured) is set to return to Australia, as part of her 113-night World Voyage in 2027/28.
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Ikon’s buzz lifts all Scenic product
Tuesday | Nov 4 2025THE recent announcement of Scenic Ikon joining Scenic Group’s Discovery Yacht fleet in Apr 2028 (CW 21 Oct) has created a “halo effect” for the cruise company’s offerings across the board.
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Atlas’ 600% growth in Aussie bookings
Tuesday | Nov 4 2025ATLAS Ocean Voyages is witnessing huge growth in Australia, with bookings rapidly increasing since its appointment of a local GSA last year.
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More toys coming to Eclipse
Tuesday | Nov 4 2025SCENIC Luxury Cruises & Tours has launched its 2025/26 Antarctic season for its Discovery Yachts, which will feature private jet transfers, heli-experiences, and a new submersible.
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Princess’ royal return
Monday | Nov 3 2025PRINCESS Cruises’ Discovery Princess (pictured) has completed a five-day getaway around Southeast Asia, setting her up for her maiden season in Australia, commencing next month.
