Media Releases
Australia and New Zealand will field their biggest ever delegation of cruise representatives at this year’s Seatrade Cruise Global conference in Miami next month, putting the region’s cruise destinations on show in front of international industry leaders.
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.
Coming off a record-breaking Australian season in 2023-24, it has been encouraging to see the momentum continue into 2024/25.
In this issue:
- Message from the Chairman
- South Australia set for continued growth
- New Tasmanian shore products
- Bonorong Wildlife Hospital expansion
- TasPorts celebrates milestone
- NSW Cruise Ready Workshops
- New assets for DNSW Content Library
- Queen Anne’s maiden visit to Australia
- Newcastle Cruise Volunteer program
- Growing popularity of river cruising
- Port of Eden marks historic milestones
- New Sydney Opera House dining option
- Taronga Sydney new reptile experience
- New port-side currency exchange kiosks
- Victorian cruise strategy in development
- New LA to Melbourne direct flights
- NFL touching down in Melbourne
- Chandon Homestead opens
- Melbourne tour options
- Penguin Parade record run
- Port of Fremantle enhancements
- Additional berthing for Port of Broome
- New Western Australian experiences
- ACA Conference en route to Fremantle
- Cruising in Queensland
- Tropical North Queensland attractions
- Capricorn Coast Eco Certification
- Expert pilotage for cruise voyages
- Exploring Darwin and surrounds
- Exploring the NT overland
- Darwin Port Cruise Ship Terminal
- Spectacular Jumping Crocodiles upgrades
Reports
When it comes to bringing alcohol on board, policies vary by cruise line. Australian Cruise Association (ACA) have compiled a comprehensive list of alcohol policies of all major cruise lines that operate in Australia.
Reports
As the world of cruising began to normalise post-pandemic, Australia experienced our most successful and vibrant season on record. Cruise line calls to our diverse range of ports and anchorages increased compared to previous years, and both passenger and crew numbers soared, immersing themselves in our destinations.
Media Releases
The value of cruise tourism in Australia has surged to a record high, generating A$8.43 billion for the national economy during 2023-24 while supporting more than 26,000 jobs around the country.
Reports
This document provides an outlook on what is happening in the cruise sector as we kick off the 2024/2025 cruise season.
Cruising News
We are now at the end of our summer or 'Wave' season and the last of our international vessels are making their way back to Europe and the USA.
Read the full edition> August Edition 2024 – cruisingnews.com.au
Cruising News
Headlining the cruise news this month, Carnival Corporation announced that they are going to sunset the P&O brand in Australia early next year.
Read the full edition> June Edition 2024 - cruisingnews.com.au
Cruising News
You may have seen coverage in the media recently around the challenges facing the cruise sector in Australia. ACA has been involved in many discussions with government and other key stakeholders about how we grow the sector and create long-term opportunities for the cruise lines and local businesses.
Read the full edition> April Edition 2024 - cruisingnews.com.au