Australia’s cruise industry presses for federal changes as figures show $1 billion loss

Virgin Voyages' Resilient Lady - Sydney (Credit Billy Bohan Chinique)Figures from the Australian cruise industry bodies Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia and the Australian Cruise Association (ACA), reveal that Australia lost $1.11 billion in total economic impact from cruising in 2024/25 season when compared to the 2023/24 season.

New figures from the cruise industry have revealed the economic impact of fewer ships sailing in Australia during the 2024/25 season.

Cruise tourism delivered $7.32 billion to the Australia economy over the 2024/25 season, which is still a huge number, but represents a massive $1.11 billion decline in overall economic output from the 2023/24 season.

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