Headlines
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Australia cancels cruise for 30 days
Monday | Mar 16 2020THE Australian Government has announced the suspension of all international cruise ship arrivals for 30 days, effective from midnight last night, and has advised all Australians to “reconsider their need for overseas travel at this time”.
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Major cruise lines cancel all sailings
Friday | Mar 13 2020A number of cruise lines have recently announced the temporary suspension of all cruises, due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and resulting travel restrictions.
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Global Dream revealed
Friday | Mar 13 2020DREAM Cruises has revealed more details, including rendered images (pictured), of its soon-to-be-launched ship, Global Dream (CW 19 Nov 2019).
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CLIA unveils new one-stop platform
Thursday | Mar 12 2020CRUISE Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia will launch a new generation online platform next month, which will see all its education and member services hosted in one location (CW breaking news).
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Avalon cans christening
Thursday | Mar 12 2020AVALON Waterways has cancelled the christening celebration of its newest ship, the Avalon View (CW 14 Nov 2019), in light of the “heightened sensitivity” in the travel industry surrounding COVID-19.
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Cruise agent rates online
Thursday | Mar 12 2020THE Travel Industry Club (TIC) has today rolled out a new 24/7 online booking engine for cruises and flights, with the aim of arming its members with the “ultimate travel research tool”.
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Sapphire expands Western Australia
Wednesday | Mar 11 2020PRINCESS Cruises has unveiled a range of new expanded itineraries for Sapphire Princess’ inaugural season in Western Australia, scheduled to kick off in May this year (CW 19 Feb).
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P&O backs SA recovery
Wednesday | Mar 11 2020P&O Cruises has commenced its South Australian cruise season today, with expectations of bringing almost 5,000 visitors to Kangaroo Island via four cruises.
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The diamond in the rough
Wednesday | Mar 11 2020DESPITE enduring weeks in lockdown on board Diamond Princess, AKA Travel’s Kareem Abdelmaksoud said he would have no qualms about going on another cruise in the future – only his preference might be a river cruise next time.
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DFAT issues caution over int’l cruising
Tuesday | Mar 10 2020THE Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has advised Aussie travellers to temporarily “reconsider” taking an overseas cruise following disruptions caused by COVID-19 (CW breaking news).