Small ships offering itineraries to areas that are generally not accessible by land allowing guests to experience often untouched regions.

This type of cruise has the flexibility to change course in reacting to weather, sea conditions or even wildlife sightings. Potential destinations include Antarctica, The Kimberley and even the South Pacific.

For the discerning traveler, cruising on a luxury vessel can’t be matched for quality, service and attention to detail.

Whether it’s a once-in-a-lifetime splurge or the style you are accustomed to – a luxury cruise is a superb way to experience “red carpet” treatment without the bank balance to match.

No other family holiday can match the value of cruising.

By matching the right ship and itinerary to a families needs, the kids will be well entertained in some of the best facilities imaginable and looked after whilst the adults also get time to relax and enjoy a real holiday.

Literally millions of people now enjoy a cruise holiday each year. When you add it all up, it's easy to see why. Your cruise fare includes all of your meals (and in-between snacks), your stateroom accommodation, activities and entertainment.

Not to mention the opportunity to experience a variety of destinations without changing hotels or re-packing your bags! A traditional cruise ship is a floating resort, with all the things a fine resort has to offer and more!

With a cruise holiday you don’t have to think about dinner menus or even making dinner (or your bed). Lie back and be completely pampered or get active and involved with non-stop onboard activities – simple a great way to holiday!

Targeting a segment of consumers wishing to travel as a group, special interest or niche cruising offers the opportunity to combine a hobby with a cruise holiday.

For example – golf cruises include the chance to play on several different golf courses throughout an itinerary.

Quite simply, the best way to travel through many of the World’s most fascinating places.

Through the heart of Europe, Russia, Egypt and China, river cruising offers a wide variety of destinations and lets you get in-depth exposure to the culture and history of each region.

Both experienced and first-time travelers have discovered the joys of river cruising, making it the fastest-growing segment of the travel industry

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The initial cruise ship image for most is that of a large ship hosting thousands of passengers with the ability to only access major ports of call.

For cruise passengers who are looking for a more intimate experience with like minded individuals – small ships may be just the answer.

Small ships have the ability to access remote and some times more exotic destinations allowing passengers to indulge in local culture that may not be accessible via a large vessel.

International Cruise Council Australasia (ICCA) is a not-for-profit membership based organisation that was formed in 1996 to represent the cruise industry.

Our two major functions are to train the Travel Industry in understanding the cruise concept and raising the awareness of cruising to the consumer.

In training the travel industry our goal is for enthusiastic travel consultants to understand the value, desirability and affordability that a cruise holiday represents.

Consultants participating in ICCA training can attain two levels of expertise – Accredited Cruise Consultant and Master Cruise Consultant.

In raising consumer awareness of cruising we work very closely with all forms of travel media. Our objective being to ensure cruising is understood for the all-inclusive product that it is and what great value it represents.

Over the years, the definition of a cruise holiday has changed quite dramatically to a point where there is now a cruise holiday to suit all demands.