A record number of Australians are cruising, but they’re facing a problem
The cruise industry in Australia is experiencing a record number of participants, with 1.45 million Australians taking cruises in 2025. Despite this growth, Australia is facing a decline in the number of ships visiting its shores. The majority of Australian cruisers are now younger, with over a third under the age of 40.
- ▪Australia is the fourth-largest cruise market in the world, following the US, Germany, and the UK.
- ▪In 2025, 1.45 million Australians took a cruise, marking a 9.5 percent increase from 2024.
- ▪More than a third of Australian cruisers are aged under 40, reflecting a trend towards younger participants.
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| Original publisher | SMH Traveller |
| Canonical URL | https://www.smh.com.au/traveller/inspiration/a-record-number-of-australians-are-cruising-but-they-re-facing-a-problem-20260518-p5zyg0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed |
| Publication time | Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +1000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-29T19:05:02.842Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-29T19:05:02.842Z |
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