Headlines
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MSC Cruises sails to New Frontiers
Tuesday | Dec 16 2025MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have signed a landmark agreement for six next-generation vessels, marking the launch of the line’s New Frontier platform.
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Tech to clean up for Aus & NZ
Tuesday | Dec 16 2025THE new in-water cruise ship cleaning technology rolling out in Auckland (pictured) this summer (CW yesterday) offers cruise lines the ability to create effective home port strategies in the region, according to Australian Cruise Association Chief Executive Officer Jill Abel.
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HAL oranges agents famil
Tuesday | Dec 16 2025HOLLAND America Line (HAL) Key Account Manager Erin King and Business Development Executive Dylan McKechnie recently hosted a group of agents on board Noordam as part of her Australian season (CW 14 Nov).
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Royal’s makes Brisbane debut
Monday | Dec 15 2025ROYAL Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas has made her debut in Brisbane, making her long-awaited return to Australia.
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Newcastle gets Edge-y
Monday | Dec 15 2025CELEBRITY Cruises has made its maiden arrival into Newcastle over the weekend, with Celebrity Edge bringing thousands of passengers to the Hunter.
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MSC unveils 2026 trends
Monday | Dec 15 2025THE Mediterranean and Northern Europe are set to be the top destinations for Australians cruising with MSC in 2026.
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Lindblad’s new charter
Friday | Dec 12 2025NATIONAL Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has expanded its Alaska program to meet surging demand with a three-year charter of Aurora Expeditions’ Greg Mortimer (pictured).
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Aussies booking bigger
Friday | Dec 12 2025NEW Cruise Guru data has revealed Australians are booking bigger staterooms, planning further ahead, and prioritising value for next year.
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Celestyal revs up in Arabia
Friday | Dec 12 2025CELESTYAL Cruises recently hosted travel advisors from around the world on its Abu Dhabi Grand Prix sailing, with guest star and former Formula 1 race winner David Coulthard.
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FCTG continues cruise acquisition spree
Thursday | Dec 11 2025FLIGHT Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has acquired cruise business Iglu to accelerate its growth in the sector.
