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Sydney capacity concerns threaten “Golden age of cruising”

Australia’s amazing love affair with cruise was being celebrated at a global conference today – with the international CEO of Carnival Cruise Lines Arnold Donald describing a “golden age of cruising”. Australia is heading for […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Aug 25 2017
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What those stunning cruise statistics mean to you

The great and the good of Australia’s cruise industry gathered at State Parliament this week to celebrate the latest stunning statistic -1,281,159 Australians took to the seas in 2016, one fifth up on the year […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . May 19 2017
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Aussie cruisers to set new world record

Australia is heading for a new cruise record, with between 1.2 and 1.3 million Aussie passengers taking to the oceans and rivers for their holidays. The latest figures from Cruise Lines International Association Australasia (CLIA) […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Mar 3 2017
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Winners of the 16th cruise industry awards announced

It was the night when the men and women behind Australia and New Zealand’s cruise industry get the recognition they deserve. More than 500 joined Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia in marking a record […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Feb 12 2017
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Weekly roundup: luxury booms, CLIA’s crystal ball and Uniworld does the right thing

It’s all glitz and glamour for the launch of Seabourn Encore It was a glittering champagne party, as befits one of the world ultra-luxe cruise lines. Now Seabourn’s first launch in years, the Seabourn Encore, is already […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Jan 13 2017
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Crowded ports mean Australia is missing out, say cruise lines

Australia’s cruise industry is expanding – but it is missing out on bigger and better ships because the nation’s ports are full, a new report claims. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) says the industry’s economic […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 4 2016
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CLIA Awards finalists announced

Cruising’s night of nights is just around the corner and CLIA has announced the finalists for its prestigious Cruise Industry Awards. Winners will be announced on February 20. Who would get your vote? Cruise Agency […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 3 2016
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CLIA responds to cruise ship terror warnings

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released a statement in the wake of growing speculation about the potential for terrorist attacks on cruise ships. “While we cannot disclose specifics of cruise ship security protocols, […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 1 2016
Opinion

Cruise Adviser: The battle for Sydney Harbour

A permanent pontoon next to Taronga Zoo could be used to berth cruise liners – with ferries and water taxis taking hundreds of passengers ashore. The idea is just one of a number of schemes […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Oct 2 2015
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How to get a cruise for a dollar

Cruisers can expect to pick up some incredible bargains at the second National Cruise Week, beginning September 2. MSC Cruises’ ‘take a friend for a dollar’ deal is just one among many offers during this […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Aug 22 2013