Become a Member | Australia Cruise Association

Who can join?

Any business that provides services to the cruise industry or is involved in marketing Australia and the surrounding regions to the cruise industry. Examples of businesses that are eligible to join are ports, tourism bodies, tour operators, shipping agents, hotels, attractions, provedores, car hire and coach companies.

Membership Benefits

Membership of the Australian Cruise Association offers:

Familiarisation programs where we are able to influence new destinations to be included in itineraries that in turn benefits a wide range of members.
Exposure through an extensive media distribution on important issues that impact your business and the industry.
Exclusive access to the key cruise line decision makers and itinerary planners’ database to help you develop your business opportunities.
Active promotion of the destinations in our region and the member services.
Regular members’ updates with up to date market intelligence.
Regular newsletters informing global stakeholders of new ports and anchorages, product and infrastructure.
Actively work with Australian, State and Territory Governments to influence policy on behalf of our members.
Participation opportunities and representation at international tradeshows and events such as Seatrade Cruise Global and Seatrade Cruise Europe.
Access to data and research including the annual Economic Impact Study.
Dedicated member page on the Australian Cruise Association to showcase your organisation to domestic and international stakeholders.
Participation in educational seminars, networking and events.
Use of the Australian Cruise Association member logo as an indication of your business’ commitment to the cruise industry.
Special member rates for attendance at the annual Australian Cruise Association Conference and AGM enabling you to meet with cruise line decision makers and network with other cruise industry stakeholders through workshops, business and marketing seminars and events.

What does it cost?

There are four categories of membership:

Platinum – State Tourism Organisations and Ports/anchorages receiving more than 30 calls per annum. $13,150 (ex GST)
Gold – Regional Tourism Organisations and Ports/anchorages receiving less than 30 calls per annum. $5,480 (ex GST)
Silver – Inbound Tour Operators, agents, major tourism operators, provedores, and Ports receiving less than 15 calls per annum. $2,695 (ex GST)
Bronze – Small tourism operators, ports/destinations prior to achieving a call. $1,385 (ex GST)
Related Peak Industry Bodies – Subsidiary bodies such as Tourism Industry Councils, AHA. $630 (ex GST)