New ships and more port calls signal a busy Australian and New Zealand cruise season ahead

Australia will welcome a proud fleet of 62 spectacular cruise ships this summer, bringing billions of dollars in economic activity to dozens of ports and destinations around the country.

Celestyal makes changes to 2024/25 season

 

Celestyal has announced the cancellation of its upcoming 14-night repositioning cruises, ‘Ancient Athens to Dazzling Doha’ and its counterpart sailing ‘Dazzling Doha to Ancient Athens’. The sailings were scheduled to depart on October 26, 2024, and March 8, 2025, respectively, onboard Celestyal Journey. 

Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Splendor Livery Updates

Carnival Splendor has just completed her dry dock in Singapore, and Carnival Cruise Line is excited to unveil a sneak peek of her stunning new livery. The ship now features the red, white, and blue hull design introduced by Carnival in 2021. In addition, both sides of the ship also feature a distinctive Southern Cross design —a signature marking from the P&O Cruises Australia ships that will soon be joining the Carnival fleet.

Crown Princess to homeport in Sydney from October

Under 100 Days Until Crown Princess Claims the Crown as the biggest Cruise Ship Princess will base in Australia year-round

 

Crown Princess (pictured above) will soon call Sydney home joining Royal Princess and Diamond Princess from her new homeport in the harbour city.

Celestyal revamps onboard drinks and dining

 

From lamb chops to cold-brewed coffee and matcha infused cocktails, Celestyal’s revamped onboard drinks and dining suits Australians to a ‘tea’

Celestyal expands in the Arabian Gulf with a second ship from 2025

• New programs for 2025, 2026 and early 2027 announced
• Both ships sailing the Arabian Gulf from 2025
• 21 more Adriatic cruises across 2025 and 2026
• Early booking savings of up to 50% on newly expanded sailing programs

Celestyal has announced new programs for 2025, 2026 and early 2027 including an expansion into the Arabian Gulf during the winter season which will see both ships cruising year-round for the first time.

Utopia of the Seas officially joins Royal Caribbean

It’s time to gear up for weekend energy any day of the week. Royal Caribbean International officially welcomed the next big thing in vacations to the family: Utopia of the Seas. A celebration fit for the ultimate short getaway was had in Saint-Nazaire, France, as the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard handed Royal Caribbean the keys to Utopia just five weekends before its July debut in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida.