The Australian cruise industry has been urged to keep up the pressure to get the Australian government to help remmove the barriers that have meant fewer cruise ships this season.
Australia could be heading for a record-setting cruise season, as dozens of international vessels chart their way to local shores between October and April, and Australians fly overseas.
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.