6th July 2026 Cruise / NZCAThe New Zealand Cruise Association has announced the first line-up of speakers for its annual conference, which will focus on rebuilding New Zealand’s cruise sector and attracting more international ship visits.
28th May 2026 Cruise / Cruise ForumThe govt says it will prioritise actions over the next year to strengthen NZ’s attraction as a cruise destination.
27th May 2026 CruiseThe global cruise fleet is forecast to grow to at least 540 ships by 2037, up from 459 vessels at the start of 2026, according to the 2026 Cruise Industry News Annual Report.
26th May 2026 Cruise / NZCASharp falls in port calls appear to be moderating but NZCA warns the country can no longer assume cruise lines will deploy here.
26th May 2026 Cruise / T&H MinisterThe country’s cruise industry is in Wellington today for the second Cruise Forum.
7th May 2026 Cruise / Glaciers / OpinionA landslide tsunami in an Alaska fjord surged 481 metres up surrounding cliffs last year, with researchers warning similar events could become more likely.
6th May 2026 Cruise / Princess CruisesNearly 350 New Zealanders are departing Auckland today aboard the Crown Princess on a 114-day world cruise.
30th April 2026 Cruise / T&H MinisterThe tourism and hospitality minister says NZ has “reset” its relationship with global cruise lines.
21st April 2026 ACA / Cruise / NZCAThe New Zealand Cruise Association and the Australian Cruise Association have officially renewed their Memorandum of Understanding.
15th April 2026 CLIA / CruiseNearly half of all New Zealand cruisers now sail outside the local region.
14th April 2026 Cruise / SeatradeThe global cruise industry is forecast to grow by at least 20% between 2026 and 2036, reaching around 50 million passengers, according to the 2026 Cruise Industry News Annual Report.
13th April 2026 Cruise / Seatrade / WTTCThere is a lot more value in cruise than just its economic impacts, says the World Travel & Tourism Council.
