When it comes to bringing alcohol on board, policies vary by cruise line. Australian Cruise Association (ACA) have compiled a comprehensive list of alcohol policies of all major cruise lines that operate in Australia.

As the world of cruising began to normalise post-pandemic, Australia experienced our most successful and vibrant season on record. Cruise line calls to our diverse range of ports and anchorages increased compared to previous years, and both passenger and crew numbers soared, immersing themselves in our destinations.

The value of cruise tourism in Australia has surged to a record high, generating A$8.43 billion for the national economy during 2023-24 while supporting more than 26,000 jobs around the country.

This document provides an outlook on what is happening in the cruise sector as we kick off the 2024/2025 cruise season.

The Australian Cruise Association (ACA) has welcomed the announcement today by the NSW State Government of the contract being awarded to commence the landmark ship to shore power initiative at Sydney’s White Bay cruise terminal.

Further to today’s Board meeting, the Australian Cruise Association (ACA) has confirmed their Board of Management for 2025.

The Australian Cruise Association (ACA) announced today that it will go west in 2025 and hold its Annual Conference and AGM in Fremantle/Walyalup, Perth’s eclectic port city and the premier cruise gateway to Western Australia (WA).

Federal Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator the Hon. Don Farrell has officially opened the 2024 Australian Cruise Association (ACA) Conference and AGM which is being held from 4-6 September in Adelaide, South Australia.

Shark attack survivor, Chris Blowes, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at this year’s Australian Cruise Association Conference breakfast on Friday, 6 September.

Minister Farrell will speak at the Welcome Event, to be held at local landmark, Skycity Adelaide, which officially begins the two-day conference.