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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.
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Cruise’s push to rejoin ASCOT agenda
Monday | Nov 3 2025THE Australian Cruise Association (ACA) and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) are pushing for cruise to rejoin the Australian Standing Committee on Tourism (ASCOT) agenda to ensure the sector receives the attention it deserves.
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Hurtigruten goes net-zero
Monday | Nov 3 2025HURTIGRUTEN has set sail on its first climate-neutral voyage (CW 03 Oct), with Richard With (pictured) departing Bergen to chart a course along the cruise line’s Coastal Express route to Kirkenes and back.
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Royal sings new tune with Anthem’s arrival
Friday | Oct 31 2025ROYAL Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas made her Down Under debut this morning, setting the stage for her 2025-26 summer season (CW 10 Apr 2024).
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HX adding more short cruises
Friday | Oct 31 2025HX will be the latest cruise line to introduce more shorter voyages, as the company attempts to entice more travellers onto its expedition ships.
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Luminosa returns to Qld
Friday | Oct 31 2025CARNIVAL Cruise Line’s Carnival Luminosa (pictured) has returned for her fourth season in Queensland, as the ship kicks off her 2025/26 Brisbane program.
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Recovery two years away
Thursday | Oct 30 2025AUSTRALIAN Cruise Association (ACA) Chief Executive Officer Jill Abel believes this year’s downturn in economic output for the sector (CW yesterday) may take as long as two years to recover.
