| Newcastle gets cruise app

AUSTRALIA’S port of Newcastle has debuted
a new smartphone app which will allow
cruisers to access information on regional
attractions and tours before they reach the
port.
Speaking to radio host Aaron Kearney this
week, the ceo of Newcastle Port Corporation,
Gary Webb said that this season Newcastle
expects to receive 10 ships “and more than 26
bookings”.
“Newcastle has got excellent facilities
compared to the rest of the world,” he said.
The new app hopes to tap into visitors to the
port before they arrive, with Webb saying that he
was “surprised to hear that only 20% of
passengers have already booked their shore
excursions prior to arriving”.
To access the new Newcastle smartphone port
app visit www.cruisenewcastle.com.au.