Cruise News LIVE π’ Lelepa Controversy, Virgin Returning? A New Terminal & New Ship Reveal
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Concerns have been raised by Indigenous leaders in Vanuatu about Royal Caribbean's plans for a private beach club
Virgin Voyages eyes Australia return
A new cruise terminal in Auckland is being created, looking at bringing another 100,000 passengers through the new terminal per year
Hero of the Seas has been revealed this week, the next Icon class ship with an ultimate family treehouse
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Welcome back to Deb & Matt Chat LIVE π’ Tonight weβre breaking down some of the biggest cruise news stories this week β from controversy in the South Pacific to major cruise line moves and brand-new ship announcements. ποΈ This weekβs cruise news: π΄ Lelepa controversy grows Concerns have been raised by Indigenous leaders in Vanuatu about Royal Caribbeanβs plans for a private beach club, including environmental impact and consultation issues π’ Virgin Voyages eyes Australia return Virgin Voyages is βdoubling downβ on the Aussie market, recruiting locally and planning a comeback after pulling ships from the region ποΈ New Auckland cruise terminal announced Auckland unveils Te WaharΕa, a major new cruise terminal set to open in 2027 to support larger ships and growing demand π Hero of the Seas revealed Royal Caribbean announces its next Icon-class ship, packed with new features and set to launch in 2027 Weβll also be chatting about anything that comes up in the cruise world this week β so jump into the chat and be part of the conversation! π Whether you're planning your next cruise, comparing cruise lines, or just love cruise life β this is the place to be. π¬ Join the LIVE chat π Like & Subscribe π Turn on notifications πΊ Deb & Matt Chat β Life, Cruise & Travel Lelepa Royal Caribbean controversy, virgin voyages australia return, auckland cruise terminal 2027, hero of the seas royal caribbean, cruise news australia 2026, cruise industry news, royal caribbean updates, cruise ship news, south pacific cruise news, cruise live stream