The battered cruise industry has been dealt another blow after US authorities extended the current “no sail order” on all cruise ships by more than three months.

All Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) member ocean-going cruise ships will discontinue operations from and to US ports for 30 days in response to the escalating coronavirus situation. The unprecedented measures will come into effect on 14 March 2020.

Adam Goldstein, Chairman of Cruise Line International Association (CLIA), has told the US Vice President that the organisation will work hand-in-hand with member cruise lines to introduce new protocols for testing passengers for coronavirus (COVID-19).

Australian business leader Ann Sherry AO was inducted into cruising’s Hall of Fame at the 19th Annual Cruise Industry Awards, recognising her pivotal role in the industry’s success over more than a decade.

2020 heralds the arrival of a further fleet of new luxury ocean ships, including two newcomers to cruising, Virgin Voyages and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.

A new study from Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) reveals that the cruise industry generated over US$52.7 billion to the US Economy last year, a 10% increase on two years ago.

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia is preparing to welcome 50 new Cruise Masters to its ranks after an intensive training conference aboard Ruby Princess last week.

CLIA Australasia kicked of the 2019/20 cruise season in Sydney this week, hosting member cruise line executives and reps, industry suppliers, ports, destinations and tourism organisations to a launch event.

Virgin Voyages has honed in on the “rebellious-luxe” cruise market, an audience President and CEO Tom McAlpin says are looking for an “alternative” and “new way” to cruise.

Smartraveller and CLIA have jointly developed a new e-learning module that helps CLIA travel agents learn how to get the most out of the tools, resources and advice available.

October once again heralds the start of the summer cruise season and the world’s biggest cruise promotion with Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia encouraging Australians and New Zealanders to ‘#ChooseCruise’ this month.

The proposed new cruise terminal at Sydney’s Port Botany was a hot topic of discussion during the Cruise Line Industry Association (CLIA) Australasia’s Cruise360 conference last Friday.