THE Port Authority of NSW will introduce pricing incentives next year to encourage cruise lines to call during the winter. Incentives will be introduced from 01 Jul 2027 to encourage cruise lines to help smooth demand and maximise economic benefit in Sydney (pictured). This is in line with the Government...
THE Port Authority of NSW will introduce pricing incentives next year to encourage cruise lines to call during the winter.
Incentives will be introduced from 01 Jul 2027 to encourage cruise lines to help smooth demand and maximise economic benefit in Sydney (pictured).
This is in line with the Government of NSW’s investment to support sustainable year-round growth of cruise as part of the visitor economy (CW 14 Oct 2024), a Port Authority spokesperson said.
Other initiatives include modernising port infrastructure, expanding the capacity of rural ports, funding shoreside services, and supporting the delivery of unique, high-quality passenger experiences across the state.
The move comes after Carnival Cruise Line last month announced Sydney-based Carnival Adventure will only sail seasonally in Australia from Apr 2028, after which she will relocate to North America during the southern winter (CW 27 Feb).
The move will leave the brand with just two year-round vessels based Down Under: Carnival Encounter and Carnival Splendor.
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has in the past warned of the threat of Australia’s regulatory environment to the cruise sector.
“CLIA and the Australasian cruise industry have consistently warned that regulatory uncertainty and a complex operating environment make Australia uncompetitive among cruise destinations,” the association stated last month. MS
