Sick passengers on board Diamond Princess cruise ship in Sydney
More than 150 passengers and crew have been struck with gastro on a cruise ship that docked in Sydney on Thursday morning. (news.com.au)
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White Bay Ferry Stops Darling Harbour Service for Sydney Cruise Passengers
Darling Harbour has been dropped from Sydney’s White Bay Cruise Terminal city ferry schedule due to greater demand for trips to and from Circular Quay. (cruisecritic.com)
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Royal Caribbean cruise ship struck by gastro outbreak and wild weather
The Royal Caribbean International cruise ship Explorer of the Seas arrived at Sydney’s Circular Quay about 6am this morning, where NSW Ambulance paramedics were on standby.
(9news.com.au)
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Gastro outbreak hits 182 passengers on luxury cruise ship docked in Sydney
A viral bug is the likely cause of an outbreak of gastroenteritis on a luxury cruise liner, New South Wales health authorities say. (abc.net.au)
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Norwegian Cruise Line celebrates launch of Sydney call centre
Five full time cruise consultants, led by dedicated Operations/Contact Centre Manager, Elizabeth Krstevski, this week commenced call centre operations for Norwegian Cruise Line from the company’s new Sydney offices. (etbtravelnews.com)
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Biggest Cruise Ships Based in Southern Hemisphere Meet in Sydney Harbour
The two biggest cruise ships based in the southern hemisphere met in Sydney Harbour last night when Royal Caribbean International’s Explorer of the Seas was welcomed to its new Australian home by twin sister Voyager of the Seas. (cruisecritic.com)
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P&O Cruises Australia Hosts Biggest White Party at Sea
It was all white on the night for more than 9,000 Australians enjoying the biggest white party at sea onboard five P&O Cruises ships in Sydney overnight. (cruisecritic.com)
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Five P&O Cruise Ships Sail into Sydney for Historic Naming Ceremony
Cruising history was made this morning (Nov.24) with the whole fleet of P&O Cruises sailing into Sydney — the first time that five ships of the same brand have ever come together in the famous harbour. (cruisecritic.com)
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Today Show takes to the seas with P&O Australia
The Today Show will host a ground-breaking television event on Wednesday, November 25, bringing viewers one of Sydney Harbour’s biggest ever maritime events – the live P&O Cruises Five Ship Spectacular.(australia.etbtravelnews.com)
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Three arrested in cruise ship cocaine plot
Three men have been arrested after allegedly trying to import 20 kilograms of cocaine into Sydney on a cruise ship. (smh.com.au)
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Giant Redback creeps into Sydney as Carnival kicks off Halloween
With a new survey finding that Halloween is increasing in popularity down under, Carnival Cruise Line has kicked off this year’s celebrations in a truly Aussie way. (etbtravelnews.com)
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Royal Caribbean Closer to Botany Bay Relocation for Sydney Cruise Ships
The bulk of Royal Caribbean’s Australia-based fleet could soon move from its prime position in Sydney Harbour to the industrial Port Botany as the company continues to seek a deal with the site’s operators. (cruisecritic.com)
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Regional Cruise Port May Allow Longer Australian Season for Ovation of the Seas
The key to more flexible itineraries and a longer Australian season for the new Ovation of the Seas may lie in the regional ports outside of Sydney. (cruisecritic.com)
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Wollongong to be Trialled as Alternative Cruise Homeport to Sydney
Royal Caribbean is testing the waters at Wollongong’s Port Kembla as a possible new homeport for its Australian fleet, which is fast running out of docking options in Sydney. (cruisecritic.com)
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Australia. P&O Cruises’ Five Ship Spectacular Will Rock Sydney Harbour
P&O Cruises has revealed details of its history-making five ship spectacular which is set to rock Sydney Harbour on November 25. (more…)
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White Bay Ferry Service to Start in Sydney for Cruise Ship Passengers
After years without any convenient public transport to Sydney’s White Bay Cruise Terminal, a local company has come up with a solution. (cruisecritic.com)
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Cruise lines run into gridlock in Sydney
Farther to the north, Sydney’s iconic harbor is running out of berths in the world’s fastest-growing cruise market. (sltrib.com)
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Sydney. Ponant launches 360 degree photosphere online
Ponant’s Sydney office leads the way with the release of a series of 360° photosphere global visuals that go beyond ship-interiors, presenting an evocative library of ‘in situ’ rotational images displaying Ponant ships in various destinations. (etbtravelnews.com)
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Sydney Mayor Urges Cruise Visitors to Explore Villages
City of Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore has urged cruise passengers to stray from tourist-trodden paths in Australia’s gateway port. (cruisecritic.com)
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Australia. Surge in flu cases in NSW prompts cruise ship warning
NSW is suffering an unseasonable surge in flu cases, with authorities issuing a public warning for all cruise ship passengers to get vaccinated after a number of outbreaks on holiday ships. (smh.com.au)
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Update: Carnival Spirit Docks in Sydney After Riding Out Storm
Carnival Spirit has been allowed to dock in Sydney Harbour according to the latest update posted on the Port Authority of New South Wales’ website. (cruisecritic.com)
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Carnival Spirit Delays Sydney Arrival Due to Storm
The scheduled arrival of Carnival Spirit in Sydney, which was set for early the morning of April 21, has been delayed due to severe weather which has led to the closure of Sydney port and prevented the Harbour Pilot from boarding the ship. (travelagentcentral.com)
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Harbour Fireworks to Celebrate Historic Sydney Visit by Two Queens
Sydneysiders will be treated to a fireworks display on the Harbour on Thursday night (March 12) to celebrate the historic visit of two Queens – Cunard’s magnificent flagship Queen Mary 2 and her younger sister Queen Victoria. (new-zealand.etbtravelnews.com)
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Steve Odell shares industry insights at Cruise3sixty
Steve Odell, President Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia Pacific at Silversea Cruises, appeared alongside fellow industry leaders at the Cruise3sixty function as a panelist on Friday, 27 February 2015. (asia.etbtravelnews.com)
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Australia’s and New Zealand’s Top Cruise Consultants Awarded
Bicton Travel, in Perth, was again named Australia’s Cruise Agency of the Year, at Cruise Lines International Association Australasia’s 14th annual Cruise Industry Awards, held at The Star Casino in Sydney. (cruisecritic.com)
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Gigantic Heart for Princess Ship Entering Sydney This Weekend
Princess Cruises’ Pacific Princess will make a heart-stopping entry into Sydney this Saturday lighting up the Harbour with a giant, beating heart. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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