Cruise Passenger Magazine

Cruise Passenger magazine began its journey in 1996 as an independent publication released twice a year, dedicated to representing the interests of cruise passengers. Over the years, our love for cruising, ships, destinations, and itineraries has expanded alongside the thriving industry. Today, we publish our magazine four times a year, aiming to both educate and motivate current cruise enthusiasts, and to encourage those who have yet to experience a cruise to consider it for their next vacation.

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Royal Princess Marooned In Auckland As Cyclone Tam Strikes North Island

6 days ago | cruisepassenger.com.au | Tallis Boerne Marcus

New Zealand’s North Island is currently being battered by the heavy winds of Cyclone Tam. Due to this, Royal Princess won’t be able to leave the Port of Auckland today as scheduled. The ship also had to cancel a port call in Pago Pago due to the delay. Princess’ ship Royal Princess was scheduled to leave Auckland today, but will spend Easter Friday morning in port as Cyclone Tam batters the North Island of New Zealand.
New Zealand Is Considering Building A Hull Cleaning Station As Cruise Traffic Plummets - Cruise Passenger

1 week ago | cruisepassenger.com.au | Tallis Boerne Marcus

The Port of Auckland is considering creating a hull cleaning station for cruise ships. This would help cruise lines meet New Zealand’s strict standards for hull cleanliness. The strategy could help tackle New Zealand’s falling cruise visitation. Amidst a steep drop in cruise visitation numbers, New Zealand may have found a solution to a problem that has plagued visiting ships.
Can You Sail A Luxury Line For The Price Of A Princess Cruise? You'll Be Surprised

1 week ago | cruisepassenger.com.au | Tallis Boerne Marcus

Princess Cruises will sail just two ships in Australia for the 2025/26 season. Meanwhile, cruise lines like Viking, Azamara, Silversea, and more are increasing their presence in Australia. You might be surprised to find that some Princess sailings and smaller cruise lines have almost identical pricing. Australia’s 2025/26 cruise season will be dominated by the arrival of small boutique and luxury vessels.
Smart Traveller Issues Warning As Aussie Cruiser Losers $15k On Missed Cruise After Being Detained By US Immigration

1 week ago | cruisepassenger.com.au | Tallis Boerne Marcus

An Aussie traveller is $15,000 out of pocket after being detained by US immigration and missing his cruise. He was eventually deported, with the stated reason being that he had travelled an unusual route to the country, flying via Hong Kong. Australia has seen its largest drop in tourism to the USA since Covid. An Aussie traveller has flown to New York to get on his $15,000 cruise, just to be detained by US immigration for eight hours and miss the whole thing.
I Had To Cancel A Cruise Due To Cancer

1 week ago | cruisepassenger.com.au | Tallis Boerne Marcus

The tragic story of an Adelaide couple that her cruise cancelled due to the return of cancer generated much debate. Should cruise lines offer refunds for compassionate reasons? Melissa Maynzt is another cruiser who experienced this situation with Carnival Cruises, but she writes that she isn’t unhappy that Carnival didn’t offer her a refund. Popular Carnival brand ambassador John Heald says he hears frequent tales of customers that experience this.
Celestyal Reveals New Itineraries For The 2025/26 Arabian Gulf Season

1 week ago | cruisepassenger.com.au | Bernadette Chua

The line has four new repositioning cruises for the upcoming Arabian Gulf season. Celestyal will return to Egypt for the first time in two years. Miaden calls include four new ports and two countries. Celestyal has launched four new 14-night repositioning cruises as part of its winter sun season in the Arabian Gulf.
Paspaley Family Launches Paspaley Pearl

1 week ago | cruisepassenger.com.au | Peter Lynch

Paspaley Pearl, the superyacht bought by the famous pearling family, is launching as a luxury expedition ship. She will sail the Kimberley and later venture into Asia. Industry legend Sarina Bratton is in partnership with Paspalay in the venture. Paspaley, Australia’s biggest producer of fine pearls, is set to relaunch its bid to create a luxury cruise product using its yacht, Passpaley Pearl.
Silversea Unveils New Details Of Its Luxury Antarctica Hotel

1 week ago | cruisepassenger.com.au | Bernadette Chua

Luxury line Silversea has unveiled new details around its new Antarctica hotel. The Comorant at 55 South is designed for guests who want to fly over the Drake Passage. The hotel will open during the 2025/26 Antarctic season. Silversea has unveiled the first spaces and name of The Cormorant at 55 South, its new 150-room hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile, which is scheduled to open during the 2025/26 Antarctic season.
Cruise Lines Threaten Lawsuit Due To Hawaii Cruise Taxes

1 week ago | cruisepassenger.com.au | Tallis Boerne Marcus

The cruise industry is threatening legal action against Hawaii if they proceed with proposed new taxes on cruise ships and passengers. The new laws would involve either a per cabin tax or a per-person fee. The Norewegian Cruise Line vice president declares the new laws “unconstitutional”. Cruise lines are threatening to sue Hawaii lawmakers over two separate cruise bills. Bills have been passed in both houses that will introduce new taxes against cruise ship visitors to Hawaii.
Ponant Gives The Paul Gauguin, Queen Of Polynesia, A New Lease Of Luxury Life

1 week ago | cruisepassenger.com.au | Peter Lynch

The MS Paul Gauguin has had a refit – and there is more to comeWith Tahiti suddenly on everyone’s bucket list, owners Ponant Explorations pushing the brand that is synonymous with French Polynesia. Cruise Passenger had a special tour of the vessel before her first departure – and she is more impressive than ever. Some ships are a brand in themselves. Paul Gauguin, the 28-year-old Queen of French Polynesia, is one of those vessels.