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. 

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2024 is upon us and we are already 'cruising' quickly into the New Year. 

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The Australian Cruise Association (ACA) has welcomed the announcement today by the NSW State Government of the contract being awarded to commence the landmark ship to shore power initiative at Sydney’s White Bay cruise terminal.

Further to today’s Board meeting, the Australian Cruise Association (ACA) has confirmed their Board of Management for 2025.

The Australian Cruise Association (ACA) announced today that it will go west in 2025 and hold its Annual Conference and AGM in Fremantle/Walyalup, Perth’s eclectic port city and the premier cruise gateway to Western Australia (WA).

Federal Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator the Hon. Don Farrell has officially opened the 2024 Australian Cruise Association (ACA) Conference and AGM which is being held from 4-6 September in Adelaide, South Australia.

Shark attack survivor, Chris Blowes, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at this year’s Australian Cruise Association Conference breakfast on Friday, 6 September.

Minister Farrell will speak at the Welcome Event, to be held at local landmark, Skycity Adelaide, which officially begins the two-day conference.

Two of Australia’s leading cruise industry associations, Australian Cruise Association (ACA) and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) will return to Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) this month to promote the diverse range of cruising products in Australia to the international travel market.

A record member delegation from the Australian Cruise Association (ACA) is attending Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami, Florida this year.