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
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
Cruising News
2024 is upon us and we are already 'cruising' quickly into the New Year.
Read the full edition> February Edition 2024 - cruisingnews.com.au
Cruise Weekly
Welcome to the updated ACA Member Brochure for 2024. Here you will find information about each of our destinations and ACA members.
Cruise Weekly
As you delve into this edition of our newsletter, we find ourselves approaching the culmination of our 2023/24 cruise season, which appears to be on track to set new records for Australian ports and destinations.
In this issue:
- Message from the Chairman
- ACA Conference Adelaide 4 - 6 September 2024
- Game changers for Broome and WA
- NSW Cruise Workshops
- Gladstone - Gateway to Barrier Reef
- New excursions around Geelong
- Port of Townsville update
- Taronga Zoo exclusive group tours
- New dreamy experiences in WA
- New Australian Ground Handler
- Paradise: Yeppoon, Great Keppel Island, Southern Great Barrier Reef
- Norfolk Island - Bounty Destination
- What’s new in Queensland
- PNG welcomes largest cruise ship
- Tourism Fiji Cruise Symposium
- Update on Aboriginal Cultural
- Experiences in NT
- UV Sea Hull Treatment testing
- and much more...
Cruise Weekly
It’s been a year since the announcement was made that the maritime ban on international cruise vessels visiting Australia would be lifted on 17 April 2022.
It feels like a distant memory given the whirlwind of activity for our industry since then. I would particularly like to acknowledge the outstanding contributions by our members around the cruise re-start which has been no easy feat given the changing health protocols and regulations.
Cruise Weekly
Australian Cruise Association News - Edition 40
The last edition of our newsletter spoke of the 2019 season coming to an end and the enormous challenges that we endured with bush fires. Little did we know of the pandemic ahead and the soul-destroying halt to
the cruise industry. Two years on I am thrilled as the relatively new Chair of the Australian Cruise Association to be writing for this edition of our newsletter.