Cruise ships are leaving and Australian operations are shrinking despite strong demand for holidays at sea. Carnival’s latest fleet cuts have prompted a stark warning that rising costs and regulatory uncertainty threaten Australia’s cruise tourism economy.
At a time when cruise lines are reducing their Australian operations, Princess Cruises is bucking the trend, confirming plans to return to seasonal homeporting in Melbourne in 2028/29, almost five…
Sydney’s White Bay Cruise Terminal is on track to begin connecting ships to shore power during the 2026-27 cruise season, writes Honida Beram. A two-storey Onshore Power Supply (OPS) structure…
Cruise tourism is worth more than $7 billion a year to Australia, yet industry chiefs have warned that this is under threat from a combination of factors. Traveltalk’s cruise expert Honida Beram highlights the issues involved and offers some potential solutions.
Longer stays, overnight ports and a three-continent comeback are giving Australian cruisers more time to actually experience the Mediterranean. Sydney Harbour was the place to be on this week as…
Traveltalk’s cruise expert Honida Beram examines the forthcoming Wave Season and reveals just what the Australian cruiser is looking for in 2026/2027.
A milestone birthday provides Traveltalk’s cruise columnist Honida Beram with the perfect opportunity to take to sea…along with a few friends.
Royal Caribbean is about to open its new “game-changing” private beach club in Vanuatu. Traveltalk’s cruise columnist Honida Beram examines the project and asks whether it will be a bonus or a burden to the locals.
Traveltalk’s cruise expert Honida Beram puts them to the test and has some recommendations for those debating whether to book independently.
Traveltalk’s cruise expert Honida Beram reveals how Emerald Cruises is delivering relaxed luxury with its next-generation fleet.
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