In this issue: 

• Message from the Chairman
• National Strategic Action Plan
• Shore Power on track for 2026 delivery
• New support for cruise tourism in NSW
• NSW Visitor Economy Strategy 2035
• New Sydney Fish Market opens
• New tour and exhibitions at Art Gallery of New South Wales
• Newcastle strengthens cruise offering
• Eden celebrates 20 years of cruise
• Eden’s Killer Whale Museum revitalisation
• South Australia’s commitment to cruise
• New cruise port on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula
• New Twelve Apostles Visitor Experience Centre
• New tours at Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market
• Exclusive experiences on Phillip Island
• Experience the 2028 Total Solar Eclipse in the Kimberley
• New winery experiences in the Margaret River
• Additional berthing for the Port of Geraldton
• A warm Aboriginal welcome to Fremantle
• New marine infrastructure for the Kimberley
• New chapter for West Coast Pilots
• Developing shoreside capability in Tasmania
• Major pontoon expansion for Port Arthur
• Darwin’s new cruise transport service provider
• Expert pilotage for safe and scenic navigation
• New shore excursion opportunities on Great Keppel Island
• 2026 cruise conference calls into Brisbane

Australian Cruise Association (ACA) is the cooperative cruise marketing brand for Australia and the South Pacific. ACA represents cruise destinations and leading service providers across the region, and is dedicated to positioning Australia and the South Pacific as a world-class base and destination for cruise ships.

From vibrant cosmopolitan cities to serene ancient rainforests and the vast expanse of the Outback, from encounters with unique wildlife to the awe-inspiring beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, Australia and the South Pacific offer an unforgettable journey for the Down Under cruiser.

The Australian Cruise Association Strategic Action Plan sets out a clear, coordinated approach to strengthen cruise tourism’s contribution to Australia’s economy, regional communities and visitor economy.

Australian Cruise Association launches national strategic action plan to drive policy reform, infrastructure investment and sustainable cruise growth.

Following today’s Board of Management meeting, the Australian Cruise Association (ACA) is pleased to confirm its new Executive.

Australia’s cruise industry has renewed its successful partnership with Tourism Australia, uniting the country’s cruise community around a mission to increase international visitation and grow the national visitor economy.

The Australian Cruise Association (ACA) today announced that its 2026 Annual Conference and AGM will be held in Brisbane, Queensland, reaffirming the city’s growing stature as a world-class cruise gateway.

The Australian Cruise Association (ACA) today confirmed that the Hon. Reece Whitby MLA, Western Australia’s Minister for Tourism and the Great Southern, will officially open the 2025 ACA Conference in Fremantle, Western Australia, from 3–5 September.

The Australian Cruise Association (ACA) is thrilled to reveal more speakers for its 2025 Conference, returning to Fremantle, Western Australia from 3–5 September. Set against the vibrant backdrop of one of Australia's most iconic port cities, this year’s event will bring the theme Anchoring Success Across Every Region to life with a powerful line-up of industry leaders, innovators and regional changemakers.

The 27th annual Australian Cruise Association (ACA) Conference and AGM will take place from 3–5 September 2025 in Fremantle, Western Australia, under the theme “Anchoring Success Across Every Region.” Registrations are now open, and a compelling first line-up of keynote speakers has been confirmed.