Oceania

Carnival Unveils New Asia-Pacific Journeys for 2026-2027

Carnival Cruise Line has revealed four new journeys sailings aboard the Carnival Luminosa and Carnival Adventure, scheduled for 2026 and 2027.

The Carnival Luminosa cruise ship

Carnival Cruise Line Brings Holiday Cheer to Hospital Kids

Carnival Cruise Line brought Christmas joy to young patients at Queensland Children’s Hospital with a special surprise visit from the Grinch.

The Carnival Luminosa cruise ship

Maritime Union of New Zealand Opposes Live Animal Exports

The Maritime Union of New Zealand has officially voted against the government's proposal to restart live animal exports, reaffirming its stance.

A livestock carrier in port

Princess Cruises Announces 2026-27 Australia Deployment

Princess Cruises has revealed its plans for the 2026-27 season, deploying three ships across Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.

The Crown Princess cruise ship

Australian Sailor Rescued After Sailboat Springs a Leak

A 66-year-old Australian man was rescued on December 2 after his sailboat began taking on water and sinking off the coast of Grande Terre.

A rescue boat dispatched from a cargo ship to rescue a sailor

Quantum of the Seas Returns to Brisbane for Exciting Cruises

Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas is back in Brisbane launching a series of 22 sailings across the South Pacific, New Zealand and Queensland.

The Quantum of the Seas cruise ship

Darwin Port Operator Faces Financial Challenges Amid Concerns

Landbridge, the Chinese company operating Darwin Port Australia, announced financial struggles; possibility of NT government revoking its lease.

a shipping container port

170 Protestors Arrested in Port of Newcastle Blockade

On November 24, the New South Wales police reported arresting 170 individuals involved in a blockade near the Port of Newcastle, Australia.

Newcastle, Australia at sunset

Australia Bans Cargo Ship for 180 Days Over Violations

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has issued a 180-day ban on the general cargo vessel Marsgracht from accessing any Australian ports.

A map of Australia and nearby islands

Princess Cruises Deploys Three Ships to Australia for 2026-27

Princess Cruises will station three ships, Royal Princess, Grand Princess, and Crown Princess, in Australia for the 2026-27 cruise season.

The Crown Princess cruise ship

Port of Auckland Prepares for Busy Cruise Season Ahead

Port of Auckland is set for a bustling cruise season, expecting over 100 ship visits and an estimated 230,000 passengers between October & April.

Boats in Auckland harbor at dusk

Carnival Transforms Sydney Terminal for Halloween Festivities

Carnival kicked off Halloween by turning Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal into a spooky haunted mansion, hosting a Trick or Treat event.

A jack-o-lanern

Celebrity Edge Returns to Australia for 2024-25 Itineraries

The Celebrity Edge has made its return to Australia for its second season, according to a recent press release issued by the company.

The Celebrity Edge cruise ship

Diamond Princess Heads to Australia for 2024-25 Winter Season

Diamond Princess makes its way to Australia after leaving Japan in early September, the ship is on a 22-night repositioning cruise to Sydney.

The Diamond Princess cruise ship

Variety Cruises Unveils New Discounts for 2024 Tahiti Voyages

Variety Cruises has announced a special promotion for its 2024 Tahiti cruises, offering significant savings to travelers.

Aerial view of Tahiti

Australia Designates New Offshore Wind Zone Near Bunbury

The Australian government has announced the designation of a new offshore wind area located in the Indian Ocean near Bunbury, Western Australia.

An offshore windfarm

Fremantle Port: Tall Ship Damaged by Container Vessel

In an incident early this morning, Australia’s largest sail-training tall ship sustained severe damage after being hit by the Maersk Shekou.

Freemantle Port, Australia

Major Drug Seizure at Botany Port by Australian Authorities

After a tip received through the US Homeland Security Investigation, the Australian Federal Police intercepted an illicit drug shipment.

Shards of crystal meth

LNG Tanker & Bulker Collide Near Hay Point Terminal

On July 16, an LNG tanker named HL Eco collided with the anchored bulk carrier YM Serenity near the Hay Point terminal in Queensland, Australia.

An LNG tanker being assisted by small boats

Port of Eden Prepares for Larger Cruise Ships & More Calls

Australian port of Eden is to accommodate larger ships and more frequent visits following modifications to the Eden Breakwater Wharf Extension.

A cruise ship in the Port of Eden, Australia