The economic impact of cruise

LAST week saw the release of the latest report on the economic contribution of cruise to the Australian Economy.

The new independent assessment revealed that cruise tourism continues to deliver enormous value to the Australian economy to the tune of nearly $5 billion annually.

The report revealed that 1,236 ship visits led to 3.5 million passenger and crew visit days which contributes billions of dollars and supports more than 17,000 full time jobs.

Each year more Australians are choosing a cruise holiday and we’re also seeing more cruise passengers opting to sail in local waters which means they’re spending more time ashore visiting regional ports.

This all translates into significant economic benefits for businesses and communities far beyond our ships and ports.

Australia is one of the world’s most appealing cruise destinations and more Australians cruise than anywhere else in the world.

For Australia to cash in on this appeal, we need to make room for more ships, and this report is designed to support stakeholders in their efforts to deliver cruise infrastructure projects at ports and destinations around the country.

The findings provide compelling evidence of the value of the cruise industry and how crucial its continued growth is to the Australian economy.