Travel Weekly also marked cruising’s big return by lighting off a bunch of fireworks in the office, which, coincidentally, set off the fire alarm and gave us an early mark.

Rumours are that Disney plans on buying the story of this courageous captain to make a modern version of Pirates of the Caribbean set on the UK ferry network.

The new top dog at Carnival and P&O said she plans to welcome the company’s ships home in a distinctly Aussie way, which we assume means getting kicked out of Bunnings for trying to crack open a cold one while enjoying a sausage sanga.

Summer cruises are on hold yet again so those looking for a chance to get drunk on a boat will have to hire out a tinny for the holiday season.

The future of the Aussie cruise industry remains murkier than a muddy lake. However, it probably contains fewer gumboots and bicycles.

The two Carnival-owned cruise lines have continued their monthly ritual of extending their respective cruise pauses.

Don’t let the headline fool you; this article also contains some uplifting cruise news to give sail-savvy agents a little Friday boost.

The news came as the cruise line launched a country-music-themed cruise and an extra sailing for its Pride Cruise. We can’t wait until they combine the two for a drag queen hoedown.

Australia’s capital has been paid a visit by a group of suppliers impacted by the cruise ban. However, that’s not to suggest they used any mafia-style tactics.

Did you miss the christening for P&O’s newest ship? Relive it here without having to sit on one of those uncomfortable church pews.

Sture Myrmell has been spotted doing the happy dance in celebration of this encouraging cruise announcement.

Pacific Dawn is set to join a floating crypto community off the coast of Panama, which does not sound like a cult at all.