Reading the tea leaves about when we’ll be able to get back to cruising is a little like Kremlin watching during the cold war: it wasn’t so much what they said, but who was saying it. So when Simon Birmingham, Federal Tourism Minister, says he doesn’t expect our borders to be open to international tourism … Read more
Relaxing by the pool, queueing for the buffet, sharing the big table in the main restaurant – will all of these convivial cruise routines be available in the future? Meeting new people and forming friendships has always been part or the magic mix that makes cruising a special experience. How much can safety survive the … Read more
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia has announced the finalists for the 19th annual Cruise Industry Awards. A total of 71 finalists from across Australia and New Zealand have been chosen and will be in the running to win one of cruising’s highest honours when the industry comes together for its biggest night of the year on February … Read more
An estimated 32 million passengers will take to the seas on a cruise holiday next year – 1.4 million of them from Australia and NZ, the latest report by Cruise Lines International Association maintains. To meet the sharp increase in demand for cruises, CLIA has estimated that 19 new ocean ships will debut next year. … Read more
Australia’s cruising industry continues to grow by double digits, contributing $5.2 billion to the national economy in 2018-19 – an increase of 11.2 per cent. The latest annual Economic Impact Assessment commissioned by Cruise Lines International Association and the Australian Cruise Association showed that 18,135 full time jobs were supported by the cruise sector in … Read more
The burgeoning cruise industry has spent huge amounts to build new ships and make their current fleets climate friendly, a new report reveals. Despite being just one per cent of the world’s marine fleets, cruise lines are leading the way in developing responsible practices and creating innovative technologies. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) reveals the … Read more
Cruise ships and their destination ports are heading for some huge changes in coming years as the industry prepares to handle climate change and overtourism, the biggest gathering of travel agents in the Southern Hemisphere heard in Sydney today. Adam Goldstein, chair of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and Vice Chair of Royal Caribbean, told … Read more
Dubrovnik, another city which has been swamped with tourists in recent years, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cruise Lines International Association to work together to preserve the historic destination. As growing concerns over overtourism hit other cities like Barcelona in Spain and Venice in Italy, the Croatian government is taking the initiative … Read more
Australia’s love affair with ocean cruising continued last year – albeit at a slower pace, with 1.35 million taking a holiday on the high seas. The number represented an increase of just 0.9 per cent over the previous year, with Sydney’s continuing capacity problems blamed by industry leaders who pointed to much bigger growth figures … Read more
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.
