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Princess commits to Oz
Friday | Aug 15 2025PRINCESS Cruises has no plans to follow Cunard, Virgin Voyages and Disney Cruise Line out of Australia, saying it is “absolutely committed as the oldest cruise line now operating in Australia”.
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New RCG res to arrive in ’26
Friday | Aug 15 2025ROYAL Caribbean Group’s (RCG) new iTravel Cruise reservations platform (CW 10 Jun) is set to begin rolling out in 2026, President & Chief Executive Officer Jason Liberty has revealed.
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Viking playing agents’ tunes
Friday | Aug 15 2025PREMIUM cruise line Viking recently hosted select agents from TravelManagers in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne to exclusive dress rehearsals of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and acrobatic ensemble Circa in the lead up to their performance, The Art of the Fugue.
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‘Critical juncture’ for NZ
Thursday | Aug 14 2025NEW Zealand Cruise Association (NZCA) Chair Tansy Tompkins has issued a rallying cry to the sector that the country’s outlook for cruising is “deeply concerning” and requires urgent action.
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Princess’ new partners
Thursday | Aug 14 2025PRINCESS Cruises will expand its Local Partnerships program to include scope for conserving cultural heritage as well as environmental stewardship.
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Five for A&K sailing the Nile
Thursday | Aug 14 2025ABERCROMBIE & Kent (A&K) has introduced Nile Seray, its fifth luxury riverboat in Egypt, which sets sail in 2026.
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Agents sail into fun on board Carnival Panorama
Thursday | Aug 14 2025SIX of Flight Centre AU & NZ’s top-selling agents were rewarded with an unforgettable famil aboard Carnival Panorama – Carnival Cruise Line’s spectacular Vista-class ship, homeported year-round in Long Beach, California and hosted by BDM Jordy Clayton and Trade Engagement Manager Liz Simbaqueba.
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Ponant is en pointe
Thursday | Aug 14 2025PONANT Explorations State Manager Victoria & Tasmania Annabelle Brown recently hosted an exclusive famil aboard Le Laperouse on a voyage from Oslo to Copenhagen.
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Cruise360 to explore further down the river
Wednesday | Aug 13 2025RIVER cruising will take a larger spotlight at Cruise360 in Brisbane this year, with this month’s conference to dedicate a series of sessions to the thriving river sector across the world.
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Newcastle welcomes almost 10,000 cruisers
Wednesday | Aug 13 2025NEWCASTLE has wrapped its 2024-25 cruise season, which saw the destination welcome nearly 10,000 passengers.
