Sprucing up the Kiwis' Home

Princess Cruises' Australian branch launched a new program to support local community interest in the destinations they visit and give passengers an opportunity to connect with them.

The first beneficiaries of the new “Princess Local Partnerships” will be New Zealand's Kiwis (the birds, not the fruit) around the Bay of Islands.

The complete story appeared in the August 22 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Wining in New Zealand

Crystal Cruises' “Culinary Journeys” video series takes a different turn in the seventh, and latest, episode. In this one Chef Jon Ashton explores New Zealand's signature wines.

Details appear in the May 29 issue of Cruise News Daily. 

Other Things You'll Want to Know - August 27, 2018

CND subscribers also read about:

• New Zealand's cruise growth
• A new port for the Panama Canal
• QE2 about to open as a hotel

Details appeared in the August 27 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Another Reason for Choosing Princess for Your Cruise to New Zealand

Princess Cruises has expanded their program in New Zealand for the Austral 2018/2019 summer season that will take customers to places off the beaten track with the launch of two industry-first overland excursions in New Zealand's North Island and more than twenty exclusive shore tours. As part of the Local Connections Program, passengers will be able to experience the destination through the eyes of our local expert partner visiting their favorite local food, beverage and art establishments in every New Zealand port.

The complete story appeared in the August 24 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Other Things You'll Want to Know - March 3, 2017

CND subscribers also read about:

• China vs South Korea and cruise lines caught in the middle
• Princess is inviting UK agents to visit their ships and bring their kids. 
• Records were broken in Auckland

Details appeared in the March 3 edition of Cruise News Daily.

Dangerous Day for Shore Excursions in New Zealand

In an unusual occurrence today, two people died within 45 minutes of each other in separate accidents on separate shore excursions from the same ship.

The incidents occurred while Celebrity Solstice was docked at Tauranga, New Zealand.

The complete story appeared in the November 22 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

A Quick Trip to New Zealand

Princess Cruises, which offers more cruises to New Zealand than any other cruise line, has released a time-lapse video of a 13-night cruise around New Zealand by Golden Princess.

During the speeded-up voyage, Golden Princess visits a total of six different ports on both the north and south islands.