Media Releases
Two of Australia’s leading cruise industry associations, Australian Cruise Association (ACA) and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) will return to Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) this month to promote the diverse range of cruising products in Australia to the international travel market.
Media Releases
A record member delegation from the Australian Cruise Association (ACA) is attending Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami, Florida this year.
Governance
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Australian Cruise Association will be held at The Playford Hotel, 120 North Terrace, Adelaide, on Friday 6th September 2024 commencing at 9.30am (ACST).
Reports
Welcome to the updated ACA Member Brochure for 2024. Here you will find information about each of our destinations and ACA members.
Reports
As you delve into this edition of our newsletter, we find ourselves approaching the culmination of our 2023/24 cruise season, which appears to be on track to set new records for Australian ports and destinations.
In this issue:
- Message from the Chairman
- ACA Conference Adelaide 4 - 6 September 2024
- Game changers for Broome and WA
- NSW Cruise Workshops
- Gladstone - Gateway to Barrier Reef
- New excursions around Geelong
- Port of Townsville update
- Taronga Zoo exclusive group tours
- New dreamy experiences in WA
- New Australian Ground Handler
- Paradise: Yeppoon, Great Keppel Island, Southern Great Barrier Reef
- Norfolk Island - Bounty Destination
- What’s new in Queensland
- PNG welcomes largest cruise ship
- Tourism Fiji Cruise Symposium
- Update on Aboriginal Cultural
- Experiences in NT
- UV Sea Hull Treatment testing
- and much more...
Reports
The pandemic is in the rear vision mirror!!
In 2019, just over 30 million passengers took a cruise, a record for the industry. It was predicted last year at Seatrade that by 2026 the number would be 34.5 million. 2023 is already looking to take 33 million passengers on a cruise, with new prediction for 2026 moving to 39 million. The rebound of cruise has been rapid and the future looks bright. Cruise is attracting a new wave of first-time cruisers. With 40 newbuilds entering the market in 2023, there are newer, smarter and technically improved ships sailing the globe.
Governance
Provide strategic support and leadership as part of a Board of Management to the Australian Cruise Association for the benefit of all members, ensuring the highest level of governance.
Governance
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Australian Cruise Association will be held at Novotel Wollongong Northbeach on Friday 1st September 2023 commencing at 9.30am (ADST).
Reports
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.
Reports
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.