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.

ACA can assist in providing a wealth of information from itinerary planning, information on destinations and attractions, port details, shore excursion operators and other service providers. Our aim is to make it easy for you to develop, plan and deliver world class itineraries in and around Australia and the ACA region.

This start of the 2021/22 year continued to be challenging. Many countries around the world were relaxing Covid 19 restrictions and transitioning to the new normal of living with the virus. By December 2021 worldwide cruise restart was well underway with more than 80% of global cruise brands operating and over 3.7 million guests having taken a cruise across 82 countries including within the major markets of Europe, North America and the Caribbean.

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Australian Cruise Association will be held at Peppers Magnetic Island on Friday 9th September 2022 commencing at 9.30am (ADST).

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.

The Australian Cruise Association (ACA) has welcomed the appointment of Ben Angell, Vice President and Managing Director of Norwegian Cruise Line APAC, as the new Chair of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

The Australian Cruise Association (ACA) has welcomed the appointment of Ben Angell, Vice President and Managing Director of Norwegian Cruise Line APAC, as the new Chair of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

As the cruise industry gathered for Seatrade Cruise Global in Florida, Australian Cruise Association (ACA) CEO, Jill Abel and New Zealand Cruise Association (NZCA) CEO, Kevin O’ Sullivan took the opportunity to sign a refreshed Memorandum of Understanding.

As the cruise ban lifts in Australia and the country readies itself to welcome back cruise ships and their passengers, a ten strong member delegation from the Australian Cruise Association (ACA) will attend Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami, Florida next week.

The Australian Cruise Association (ACA) welcomes the re-start of the  cruise industry today as the first international ship arrives back into the country following the announcement of the lifting of the cruise ban last month by the Federal Government.