CLIA News

Australia set to welcome 63 cruise ships over busy summer season

27 August 2025

Australia is preparing to welcome dozens of international cruise ships over another busy summer cruise season, delivering billions of dollars in economic contribution to ports and destinations around the country. CLIA Managing Director in Australasia Joel Katz said a total of 63 ships would operate in local waters between October and April, bringing hundreds of thousands of passengers to every coastal state and territory.

Cruise360 to welcome biggest-ever audience in Brisbane

25 August 2025

This year s sold-out Cruise360 Australasia conference will be the biggest cruise industry gathering ever held in this region, with CLIA set to welcome more than 850 delegates in Brisbane this week. Over Wednesday and Thursday, the conference will offer its biggest-ever line-up of international speakers, as well as an expanded Cruise360 Australasia Trade Show involving more than 50 exhibitors from among CLIA s cruise line members and executive partners.

Expanded Cruise360 program sets out to Navigate, Innovate, Excel

31 July 2025

CLIA has announced a bumper program for next month's Cruise360 Australasia conference in Brisbane, drawing on its biggest-ever contingent of international speakers to help delegates Navigate, Innovate, and Excel in cruising. Marking the event's 10th Anniversary, this year's Cruise360 conference will provide the most comprehensive program ever offered in Australasia, with two days of international insights, practical knowledge and thoughtful panel discussions.

Industry and Government unite for New Zealand cruise focus

23 July 2025

Cruise industry representatives have joined senior Government Ministers in Wellington for discussions on the future direction of cruise ship operations in New Zealand, setting the scene for longer-term collaboration on the development of international cruise tourism. Representatives from CLIA, the New Zealand Cruise Association and cruise lines joined round-table discussions convened by New Zealand Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston, aimed at creating a whole-of-government approach to fostering cruise visitation.

Cruise Month returns this October

22 July 2025

CLIA has announced the return of its annual Cruise Month campaign this October, bringing its Australasian membership together to celebrate the approaching summer sailing season. Under the banner #LoveCruise, this year's campaign will bring a fresh cycle of social media activity, digital advertising, education opportunities and other promotional initiatives designed to create excitement around cruising and direct consumers to their local CLIA travel consultant.

CLIA's biggest international line-up for Cruise360 Australasia

9 July 2025

CLIA has announced its biggest-ever line-up of international speakers for this year's expanded Cruise360 Australasia conference in Brisbane. Marking the event's 10th Anniversary, CLIA will present a packed program of 10 international cruise line leaders this August, each offering a global perspective to help Australasian travel consultants grow their business in a rapidly evolving industry.

CLIA President and CEO Bud Darr to join Cruise360 Australasia

25 June 2025

CLIA President and CEO Bud Darr will lead an expanded line-up of international speakers at this year's Cruise360 Australasia conference, joining cruise line leaders from around the world in Brisbane this August. Mr Darr will present the event's opening-day keynote on the state of the global cruise sector, setting the stage for two days of discussions on the opportunities and challenges presented in a rapidly changing industry and its continued focus on responsible cruise tourism as part of its ambitious sustainability initiatives.

New Zealanders sailing for distant shores

18 June 2025

New Zealand cruise fans are increasingly opting for fly-cruise holidays in other parts of the world, according to figures released today by CLIA. In its annual Source Market Report for New Zealand, CLIA has outlined data showing a decline in local cruising among New Zealanders in 2024, but a significant increase in cruising in long-haul destinations.

Australian cruise passenger numbers continue to rise

2 June 2025

Australia's passion for cruising has continued to grow, with new annual figures showing another strong increase in the number of Australians taking holidays at sea. A report released CLIA shows the number of Australians who took an ocean cruise during 2024 reached 1.32 million, a 5.9% increase on the previous year.

CLIA welcomes HX Expeditions

12 May 2025

Expedition cruise line HX Expeditions has partnered with CLIA to support its presence in the Australian and New Zealand markets, joining as a Regional Expedition/Ocean Cruise Line member in Australasia. The partnership brings HX into CLIA's wider Australasian cruise community, made up of cruise lines from around the world as well as travel agents, ports, destinations, suppliers and other industry stakeholders.

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