Cruise News of Australia - Travel And Tour World

A cruise ship arrives at a South Pacific port as Tonga examines whether its 2026 cruise calendar is delivering measurable benefits to local guides, transport providers, markets and excursion operators.

August 1, 2026

Tonga Places Nuku’alofa’s Thirty-Four-Call Cruise Calendar Under Economic Review Beside Fiji’s Suva Findings as Port Investment, Visitor Growth, Cash Constraints and Supplier Capacity Shape Island Business Benefits

Tonga reviews Nuku’alofa’s 34-call cruise calendar as Fiji’s Suva data exposes spending, capacity and local benefit gaps.

July 30, 2026

Outback Queensland Reinvents Regional Tourism as Mount Isa Launches New Moondarra Lake Cruises Beyond the Rodeo Experience

Mount Isa introduces Moondarra Cruises on Lake Moondarra, expanding Outback Queensland's tourism with scenic boating, wildlife experiences and year-round leisure travel.

Aerial editorial view of a cruise ship docked at Port Vila, Vanuatu, beside turquoise waters, a tropical island and coastal communities.

July 29, 2026

Australia’s Sydney Cruise Gateway Powers Vanuatu’s Port Vila Recovery as Fare-Inclusive Lelepa Sailings Prepare to Reshape Visitor Spending, but Will Local Operators, Farmers and Outer Islands Secure a Fairer Share?

Vanuatu’s cruise recovery accelerates as Sydney-linked Lelepa sailings test whether visitor spending reaches local communities.

July 23, 2026

MSC Cruises Invites Twenty Leading Australia and New Zealand Travel Partners Aboard MSC World Asia for the Global All Stars of the Sea Recognition Voyage from Le Havre to Barcelona

MSC Cruises welcomes top Australia and New Zealand travel partners aboard MSC World Asia during a five-night voyage from Le Havre to Barcelona.

July 23, 2026

Royal Caribbean Brings a New Family Cruise Experience to Australia as Children Get a Chance to Protect Nature During 2026–27 Holiday Sailings

Royal Caribbean introduces a family cruise experience in Australia where children can support tree planting with The Wiggles and Planet Ark.

July 23, 2026

Royal Caribbean Launches Australia Family Cruise Tree Planting Initiative With The Wiggles and Planet Ark Across Queensland and New South Wales for 2026 and 2027 Summer Sailings

Royal Caribbean is launching an Australia family cruise tree planting initiative with The Wiggles and Planet Ark for the 2026 and 2027 summer sailings to combine family entertainment…

July 21, 2026

Royal Caribbean Creates a New Family Cruise Era with The Wiggles Adventures, Ocean Experiences and Sustainable Tree Planting Legacy: What You Need to Know

Royal Caribbean launches Wiggly family cruises with The Wiggles, entertainment experiences and tree planting initiatives for sustainable travel.

July 21, 2026

Australia Advances Sustainable Family Tourism as Royal Caribbean and The Wiggles Partner with Planet Ark to Plant Native Trees for One Thousand Cruise Bookings Across Queensland and New South Wales

Royal Caribbean and The Wiggles support Sustainable Tourism by funding native tree planting across Queensland and New South Wales.

July 21, 2026

Cunard Unveils Queen Victoria Luxury Cruise Transformation with Upgraded Grill Suites, Panoramic Cabins and New Wellness Dining Experience

Cunard reveals Queen Victoria’s luxury refit with upgraded Grill Suites, panoramic cabins, refreshed venues and a new Wellness Café.

July 21, 2026

Scenic Summer Black Friday Sale Opens New Luxury Cruise Opportunities for Travellers

Scenic Summer Black Friday Sale offers up to 40% savings on selected luxury river and yacht cruises for limited-time bookings.

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