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Paul Manson running during his seven marathons in seven days challenge aboard Princess Cruises' Enchanted Princess

Cruise Passenger Runs Seven Marathons in Seven Days – Including 185 Laps of the Ship

A Scottish runner completed seven marathon-distance runs during a seven-night Mediterranean cruise – including an incredible 185 laps of Enchanted Princess during a sea day....
Norwegian Prima

Norwegian Prima Hot Tubs Closed After Three Former Passengers Diagnosed With Legionnaires’ Disease

Norwegian Cruise Line has temporarily closed hot tubs and heated whirlpools aboard Norwegian Prima while the CDC investigates three Legionnaires’ disease cases involving former passengers....
Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas, returning to Sydney for her second Australian summer cruise season

Sydney-Bound Anthem of the Seas Gets an Unexpected Indoor Shower

Sydney-bound Anthem of the Seas is preparing for her second Australian summer season after an unexpected sprinkler incident left part of the Royal Esplanade rather...
Large line of people waiting for tenders at Yorkeys Knob

Carnival Splendor Passengers Face Long Tender Queues at Yorkeys Knob

Large tender queues formed during Carnival Splendor's first Yorkeys Knob visit after reduced channel depths prevented the ship from docking at the Cairns Cruise Liner...
Aida perla, Le Havre Philippe Ales Wickimedia Commons

Cruise Ship Breaks Free From Moorings and Hits Quay in Strong Winds

AIDAperla broke free from its berth during strong winds in Le Havre, drifting across the harbour before striking a quay and requiring hull repairs. ...
Regatta in Sitka Photo by Paul Moody

Could You Cruise for an Entire Year? Australians Set Sail on 371-Day World Cruise

A 371-day cruise aboard Regatta has departed Rome with hundreds of Australians onboard, visiting more than 220 ports across six continents. ...
Ferry and Sydney Opera House with overlay about ferry fare confusion

Sydney Ferry Fare Confusion: Passengers Told to Walk Through Without Tapping

Sydney's ferry fare confusion continues, with passengers reporting staff are directing them through gates without tapping despite official advice that fares still apply. ...
Qantas plane in Sydney Photo by David Syphers on Unsplash

Sydney Airport Cancellations Highlight the Risk of Flying in on Cruise Day

Flight cancellations and delays at Sydney Airport are another reminder of the risks of flying into Sydney on the same day your cruise departs. ...
MSC Seascape taken by Georgy Trofimov

Woman Books Cruise to Confront Man Over $1,100 Dispute

After discovering she was no longer on a cruise booking, one passenger took matters into her own hands by booking the same sailing and tracking...
Sydney Ferry in front of the Opera House

Free Sydney Ferries? Transport for NSW Says Fares Still Apply

Sydney Ferries were expected to be free for almost four weeks, but Transport for NSW now says Opal readers will remain active and passengers must...
Carnival Splendor in Sydney Harbour

Australians Are Cruising in Record Numbers. So Why Are Cruise Lines Leaving?

More Australians are cruising than ever, but several major cruise lines have left or reduced their Australian operations. So what's driving ships away while passenger...
Cairns Waterfront - Photo Slava Abramovitch

Carnival Splendor Cairns Visit Changed to Yorkeys Knob Due to Channel Depths

Passengers sailing on Carnival Splendor's Great Barrier Reef cruise departing Sydney on 9 September will no longer dock at the Cairns Cruise Terminal as originally...
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