Headlines
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Explorations by Norwegian returns
Friday | Jan 9 2026MY Cruises has announced the return of “the world’s longest cruise”, Explorations by Norwegian, which will sail to and from Australia in autumn 2027.
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Darwin lands a helipad
Friday | Jan 9 2026THE new Darwin Helicopter Terminal (DHT), located at the city’s cruise port (pictured), is currently awaiting approval, in what is being described as a “game-changer” for the industry in the NT.
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Two Grand Voyages depart
Friday | Jan 9 2026TWO Holland America Line Grand Voyages departed on the same day late last week, from opposite coasts of the US.
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Oceania to transition to adults-only
Thursday | Jan 8 2026OCEANIA Cruises has announced its transition to an adults-only onboard experience (CW breaking news), with the line to become exclusive to travellers aged 18 and over.
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Royal Beach Club opens
Thursday | Jan 8 2026ROYAL Caribbean’s Royal Beach Club Paradise Island has officially opened, welcoming its first guests on 23 Dec.
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Great Stirrup Cay gets greater
Thursday | Jan 8 2026NORWEGIAN Cruise Line has offered a first look at the enhancements to its private island in the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay.
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Singing a new Sonata
Wednesday | Jan 7 2026OCEANIA Cruises has unveiled substantially evolved suites aboard its upcoming Oceania Sonata, the first ship in her namesake new class.
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Silversea inherits the world
Wednesday | Jan 7 2026SILVERSEA guests have embarked on ‘The Curious and the Sea’: the cruise line’s 2026 world cruise, which will travel over 140 days, visiting almost 60 destinations across 30 countries.
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Aqua taps Michelin chef
Wednesday | Jan 7 2026AQUA Expeditions has announced the appointment of Chef Karime Lopez as Consulting Chef for its newest ultra-luxury expedition ship Aqua Lares.
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CCL doubles down on Aussie cruising
Tuesday | Jan 6 2026CARNIVAL Cruise Line (CCL) is unshaken in its commitment to local sailing, as other brands around the sector continue to emphasise fly-cruise.
