WITH Joel Katz MD, CLIA Australasia Cruise revival gathers pace CRUISING’s revival in Australia and New Zealand is moving into a new phase as more ships return to local waters ahead of the summer season. Carnival Cruise Lines’ Carnival Splendor became the latest ship to return on Friday, arriving in...
WITH Joel Katz
MD, CLIA Australasia
Cruise revival gathers pace
CRUISING’s revival in Australia and New Zealand is moving into a new phase as more ships return
to local waters ahead of the summer season.
Carnival Cruise Lines’ Carnival Splendor became the latest ship to return on Friday, arriving in Sydney to a greeting from another new arrival, P&O Australia’s Pacific Adventure.
Other ships are due to arrive this month from Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and Celebrity Cruises, joining those already operating in local waters.
In all, 20 CLIA cruise lines are scheduled to sail in Australian waters between now and the end of April, bringing dozens of ships on seasonal deployments and world cruise itineraries.
It’s a fitting renaissance for cruising in one of the world’s most passionate cruise markets and comes after a successful Cruise Month during which social media and newspaper travel sections have been awash with Cruise Month promotions and coverage.
With consumer sentiment among Australian cruisers now back at pre-pandemic levels, this renewed enthusiasm around cruising can only continue to grow as more ships return.
Thanks to all those who took part in Cruise Month throughout September. Happy sailing in the months ahead.
