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WA wins with NCL

NORWEGIAN Cruise Line (NCL) has opened sales for its first cruises of the 2027/28 season, which will include visits to nearly 70 distinct ports across Australia, Japan, and more.

Seabourn Black Fri

SEABOURN has launched its 2025 Black Fri ‘sail’, which is available now until 02 Dec.

Porthole 17 Nov 25

MOST cruise lines focus only on shipboard innovation, but Holland America Line is also making waves in the horticultural world.

On location on boardCelebrity Xcel 17 Nov 25

Aurora announces Antarctica 27-28

AURORA Expeditions has announced the launch of its Antarctica 2027-28 season, which features 34 voyages, including 10 special edition sailings and four new itineraries.

Ponant toasts partnerships

PONANT Explorations invited 25 travel partners to their office in North Sydney on Wed to catch up with the company’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Global Business, Belinda Hindmarsh and Deb Corbett, Chief Executive Officer Asia Pacific.

HAL adds a touch of Dutch

HOLLAND America Line (HAL) gave Sydneysiders a touch of Dutch springtime on Sun, transforming the Southern Forecourt of the Overseas Passenger Terminal into the Tall Tulips Garden.

Cruise pax rescued

FIFTY cruise passengers from TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff I were rescued off the coast of the Dominican Republic after an excursion boat sunk late last week – thankfully, no injuries were reported.

HAL-p has arrived

HOLLAND America Line’s (HAL) Zuiderdam has brought Ocho Rios in Jamaica some of its first cruise guests since Hurricane Melissa hit the country late last month.

Eden’s big milestone

THIS week, Eden is celebrating two decades since the first cruise ship sailed into the NSW port, with the region welcoming more than 195 ships and 400,000 visitors and crew over the years.