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Failure of care?

THE daughter of the Coral Expeditions passenger who died during an excursion to Lizard Island in Queensland over the weekend (CW 29 Oct) has spoken out, alleging a “failure of care and common sense” surrounding the death of her 80-year-old mother.

SA’s big cruise win

CARNIVAL Cruise Line’s announcement of its upcoming home port season in Adelaide in 2027-28 (CW 28 Oct) is a huge boon for the local industry, according to local travel agency RAA Travel.

Ritz-Carlton IPO?

THE Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection CEO Jim Murren has said an IPO is possible in “two to three years”.

Porthole 31 Oct 25

CRUISE ships could end up saving the day yet again for event organisers, having now been floated as potential accommodation for golf fans attending the next Ryder Cup in Ireland.

On location on boardDiscovery Princess 31 Oct 25

Recovery two years away

AUSTRALIAN Cruise Association (ACA) Chief Executive Officer Jill Abel believes this year’s downturn in economic output for the sector (CW yesterday) may take as long as two years to recover.

LNG issues in our region

THE Southern Hemisphere’s cruise facilities are holding the region back, according to one of Ponant Explorations’ most experienced leaders.

2027 set to be a Royal summer

ROYAL Caribbean has unveiled its line-up of European holidays for the 2027 season, headlined by the soon-to-open Royal Beach Club Santorini (CW yesterday).

Regent gives back

REGENT Seven Seas Cruises is bringing back its Annual Travel Advisor Appreciation Month in Nov, with the line hosting two free webinars to equip agents with digital marketing skills – RVSP here.

Melissa disrupts

HURRICANE Melissa, a category five storm bearing down on Jamaica, has forced several ships, including MSC World America, to cancel port calls in the affected islands.