CRUISE WEEKLY NEWS
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CLIA barks back
Tuesday | Dec 9 2025CRUISE Lines International Association (CLIA) has criticised the Government of France for attempting to double-dip with its recently announced pollution tax targeting the cruise industry (CW yesterday).
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Oceans of MSC fun
Tuesday | Dec 9 2025MSC Cruises has revealed a line-up of new family entertainment experiences at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, that will roll out from next year.
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Princess marks commitment to Oz
Monday | Dec 8 2025PRINCESS celebrated its 50th anniversary cruising across Australia on the weekend, with the arrival of Discovery Princess into Sydney Harbour last week marking the line’s commitment to the region.
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Regent to debut new epicurean space
Monday | Dec 8 2025REGENT Seven Seas Cruises has revealed new immersive culinary experiences which will be available on Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Voyager.
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Ponant savings
Monday | Dec 8 2025THIS holiday season, gift your clients an extra 10% saving on Ponant Explorations, with 190 departures between 2025 and 2027.
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New French tax
Monday | Dec 8 2025THE French Senate has voted in favour of a new 15 per passenger tax (around A$26) for cruise ships.
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Job title: Executive Chef aboard MS Noordam
Monday | Dec 8 2025HOME country: I was born in Suriname, but now I live in the Philippines.
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HLO hails cruise
Monday | Dec 8 2025HELLOWORLD Travel Group General Manager Cruise Steve Brady (pictured) hailed the company’s cruise line partners for their support and collaboration, while reflecting on the big opportunity available in 2026.
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HX Galapagos 27-28
Monday | Dec 8 2025HX has announced its 27–28 Galapagos Islands season, with a standalone brochure.
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Burnie on the up
Monday | Dec 8 2025BURNIE will enjoy a strong cruise season in 2025-26, bucking the broader trend of less voyages visiting Australia’s rural ports.
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