CRUISE WEEKLY NEWS
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Medium is best
Tuesday | Dec 16 2025MIDSIZE cruise ships – typically carrying 1,000 to 2,500 guests – generally rank as the most popular vessels, new research has found.
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Explora referrals
Tuesday | Dec 16 2025EXPLORA Journeys has launched the Explora Club Referral Programme, designed to recognise and reward the loyalty of existing Explora Club loyalty members while inviting their friends and loved ones to do the same.
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MSC US 2027-28
Tuesday | Dec 16 2025MSC Cruises has unveiled its American itineraries for the winter 2027-28 season.
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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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Porthole 15 Dec 25
Monday | Dec 15 2025IN an age of instant messages and DMs, Cunard is slowing things down and revive the timeless romance of letters written at sea.
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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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