| On location on boardNorwegian Aqua 15 Apr 25

On location on boardNorwegian Aqua 15 Apr 25

On location on boardMS Paul Gauguin 15 Apr 25

CW for Tue 15 Apr 2025

NCL teases more island destinations, MSC opens coral conservation centre, AmaMagdalena sets sail, Ponant shows off Indonesia and much more

Aqua christened in Miami

NORWEGIAN Cruise Line (NCL) has officially christened Norwegian Aqua in Miami, with a special appearance from American actor Eric Stonestreet, the ship’s godfather.

Viking Vor Nights are back

VIKING is bringing back its social training event, Viking Vor Nights, which the line says are set to be bigger than ever this year.

NCL reveals Great Stirrup Cay makeover

NORWEGIAN Cruise Line (NCL) has revealed the expansion plans for Great Stirrup Cay, its private Caribbean island destination in the Bahamas.

HAL extends 2026

HOLLAND America Line (HAL) has extended its 2026 Europe season by six weeks, offering more opportunities to explore the Mediterranean and Norway.

BEDA cruise ready

THE Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) will run an eight-week training program to help businesses across tourism, hospitality and retail boost sales and capitalise on the city’s $1.5 billion dollar cruise industry sector.

Asia expeditions

TOURISM management firm Destination Asia has launched a new division focusing on expedition services for land tour operators and cruise lines.

Darwin port inquiry

A FEDERAL Senate inquiry has been called for by the Australian Citizens Party (ACP) into claims of national security concerns in the Port of Darwin’s 99-year lease to Chinese operator Landbridge.