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Queensland Is Sailing Towards A $2 Billion Cruising Boom As Sydney Runs Out Of Space

Posted: April 17, 2022

April 17, 2022AustraliaBrett Jardine, Brisbane Cruise Terminal, Brisbane River, Cruise Lines International Association, cruise ship, cruise ship terminal, Port of Brisbane, queenslandRobert De Pasquale

As Sydney runs out of space to accommodate the cumulative amount of cruise ships sailing to Australia, the Sunshine State has turned out to be home to more cruise ship ports than anywhere else in the country and industry leaders say Queensland is set to be the big winner

Concept Design For The Planned Cruise Ship Terminal.

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””] “Sydney is pretty much full during the peak season. We continue to see double-digit growth in the sector. That’s where Brisbane, and Queensland, has the biggest opportunity,” Cruise Lines International Association general manager Brett Jardine said. [/pullquote]

During the Asian off-season, Queensland will be cashing in on the booming market of Chinese tourists taking cruises, as the cruise ships that are typically bases in Asian ports are likely to come to Queensland to operate in their off-season.

The Port of Brisbane is preparing a detailed business case for a $100 million mega-ship terminal at Luggage Point, at the entrance of the Brisbane River, and anticipates to start assembly next year to allow more cruise ships to visit.

Currently Brisbane doesn’t have the facilities to host lines over 270m long, but my 2020, the expected cruise ships over 270m long will grow by more than 60 per cents

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””] “We are seeking to develop a dedicated passenger terminal that would make Brisbane a major domestic and international cruise destination, bringing thousands of additional visitors to Queensland each year,” Port of Brisbane chief executive Roy Cummins said. [/pullquote]

Meanwhile, Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate is steaming ahead with plans for a cruise ship terminal at The Spit.

In 2015, Queensland received 275 ships and 645,942 passengers, up more than 140,000 compared to 2014, making Queensland the fastest-growing cruise market in the country.

In 2015, cruise passengers injected $749.7 million to the Queensland economy, this number is predicted to surge this year as different destinations, including Fraser Island and Gladstone, are added to cruise ship itineraries.

Over the next two decades the new Brisbane cruise terminal is anticipated to multiple the industry’s fiscal profits to almost $2 billion a year.

Cairns, Townsville and the Whitsundays are also keen to boost the number of liner visits.

New Cruise Terminal in Brisbane Welcomed By Carnival Australia

Posted: February 18, 2022

February 18, 2022Australia, Press ReleaseAnn Sherry, Australia, brisbane, Brisbane River, cruise ships, cruise terminalRobert De Pasquale

The decision to allow further examination of a new dedicated cruise terminal for Brisbane was today welcomed by Carnival Australia.

Carnival Australia Executive Chairman Ann Sherry said Brisbane was one of Australia’s main cruise hubs.

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]”Today’s announcement means we are moving one step closer to a solution that meets the long-term needs of the industry for a modern terminal that can accommodate large ships in Brisbane,” Ms Sherry said.[/pullquote]

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””] “Some of the world’s most prestigious ships - such as Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth which visits Brisbane later this month - currently have to berth at a grain terminal. Brisbane is a wonderful city that deserves a cruise facility that can cater for the growing number of larger vessels in the region.” [/pullquote]

Subject to the mandatory ecological and technical investigations, Ms Sherry said Luggage Point was a suitable location for a facility.

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]”Luggage Point is close to the mouth of the Brisbane River and its location means it can accommodate larger cruise ships, which currently can’t get down the river. It is also a gateway for South East Queensland and regional Queensland,” she said.[/pullquote]

Endorsement For Stage One Of Brisbane’s Second Cruise Terminal

Posted: February 13, 2023

February 13, 2023Australia, Press ReleaseAustralia, Brisbane River, Carnival Australia, cruise ship terminal, Luggage Point, Port of Brisbane, Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd CEO, queensland, Queensland government, Roy Cummins, Royal Caribbean InternationalRobert De Pasquale

The Queensland government confirmed today the tender led by Carnival Australia and Royal Caribbean International to construct a A$100m (US$71m) mega cruise facility at Luggage Point at the mouth of the Brisbane River.

Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd CEO, Roy Cummins, said Brisbane’s second cruise ship terminal would deliver substantial economic and tourism benefits for Queensland.

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]‘We are pleased the Queensland government recognises the need for a mega ship cruise facility in Brisbane and Port of Brisbane’s commitment to delivering the best possible outco mes for the State in the shortest possible timeframes,’ he said.[/pullquote]

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]‘Cruise ships are getting longer and currently there is no dedicated facility in Brisbane to accommodate vessels longer than 270mtrs. By 2020 mega ships will represent approximately 60% of Brisbane’s vessel calls and without a new facility Brisbane and Queensland may miss out on future visits.’[/pullquote]

Cummins said this is Queensland’s opportunity to grow its share of the cruise market.

He said the facility would enable Brisbane to become a base port for international and domestic cruises.

Port of Brisbane will now complete a detailed design and all required environmental and technical investigations, with the final proposal subject to government, PBPL board and key stakeholder approval.

Port of Brisbane will now go through comprehensive assessments of its design and all obligatory environmental and technical surveys.

Carnival Australia applauded the Queensland government’s choice to allow further investigation of the new terminal for Brisbane.

Carnival Australia executive chairman Ann Sherry said Brisbane is one of Australia’s main cruise hubs and ‘deserves a cruise facility that can cater for the growing number of larger vessels in the region.’

Royal Caribbean International regional Vice President Asia Pacific, Gavin Smith, said ‘we are delighted that the Queensland government has recognised the opportunity that the Luggage Point Cruise Terminal provides for the Queensland economy and community.’

Smith said almost all of the company’s ships are restricted to Fisherman’s Island because of height and length restrictions.

He said the second cruise terminal is a prerequisite to the continued growth of the cruise industry in Queensland.

Queensland Behold the Legend

Posted: December 8, 2022

December 8, 2022Australia, Onboard Features, Press Releasebrisbane, Brisbane River, cruise lines, cruise ship, Legend of the Seas, queensland, Royal Caribbean InternationalRobert De Pasquale

Royal Caribbean International’s first ever cruise ship based in Queensland, Legend of the Seas, has arrived to her new home of Brisbane. The new local legend will sail from the sunny state until April 2016 and is forecasted to inject more than $24 million into the Queensland economy in passenger spending alone.

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””] “We are thrilled to welcome Legend of the Seas to her brand new home. We have been working towards basing a ship in Brisbane since opening our Australia office in 2009 – so it’s a great pleasure to finally deliver Queenslanders with an international style of cruising, right on their doorstep,” said Adam Armstrong, Regional Commercial Director, Royal Caribbean International. [/pullquote]

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””] “Queensland is one of the fastest growing markets in the country and has been a major source market for our Sydney-based ships over the last decade. Positioning Legend of the Seas to Brisbane offers greater convenience for Queenslanders, who now have an exciting new choice in cruise lines.” [/pullquote]

At 70,000 tons, Legend of the Seas is one of the biggest ships in Royal Caribbean’s armada that can explore the Brisbane River and dock at Portside Wharf, Hamilton. After her US$50 million revitalisation in 2013, the ship gloats unprecedented facilities that visitors won’t discover onboard some other cruise ship cruising from Brisbane, for example, the Central Atrium where high flying trapeze artists put on a mind blowing elevated demonstrate, an outside rock climbing wall for dynamic travellers to test their aptitude, a mini golf course, indoor adults only swimming pool for all the more restful interests, and in addition a children nursery.

Legend of the Seas’ onboard eating offering will thrill Queenslanders with six choices including three specialty restaurants – a Japanese restaurant called Izumi, Royal Caribbean’s signature steakhouse Chops Grille and the 12-seat Chef’s Table private dining room. She additionally includes a dazzling two-deck amazing dining room, a pool-side wide screen showing motion pictures and sports, a 800-seat theater with Broadway style shows, the Vitality Spa and Fitness centre, a beauty salon and a shopping arcade.

Legend of the Seas arrived early Tuesday at around 6am, finishing up a 18-night re-positioning cruise from Hong Kong. The ship leaves tonight at 6pm on a two-night Sampler – the first nearby cruise of her maiden season.

Amid her five month season, Legend of the Seas will set out on 15 itineraries in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific going from two to 18 nights. The ship will come back to Brisbane for a broadened summer season October 2016.

Legend of the Seas is Royal Caribbean International’s extraordinary fourth ship cruising in Australia for the 2015/16 summer season; joining Explorer of the Seas, Voyager of the Seas and Radiance of the Seas cruising out of Sydney; adding to limit development of almost 50% this summer.

Government In Negotiations With Cruise Ship Administrators For New Terminal Ahead Of Queen’s Wharf Development

Posted: October 28, 2022

October 28, 2022Australia, Press ReleaseBrisbane Airport, Brisbane River, cruise terminal, Echo Entertainment, Queen’s Wharf, State Development Minister Anthony LynhamRobert De Pasquale

The State Government is in negotiations with cruise administrators about developing a terminal at the mouth of the Brisbane River to manage a tourism blast started by the multi billion-dollar Queen’s Wharf precinct.

State Development Minister Anthony Lynham told a business forum yesterday new infrastructure, such as a terminal, would be needed to accommodate for an additional 1.4 million visitors to Brisbane.

Queen’s Wharf is relied upon to help the southeast Queensland economy by $3 billion every year and make 8000 jobs when operational. Be that as it may, developing concerns transport links and other foundation should be progressed.

The Port of Brisbane not long ago reserved area for a $100 million terminal at Luggage Point, which would empower extensive ships to dock.

Mr Lynham said early talks had been held with cruise administrators, for example, Carnival, about building a terminal to take care of Australia’s quickly developing cruise division.

He professed transport and other framework should have been enhanced up to the opening of Echo Entertainment’s casino, extravagant hotel and retail area in 2022.

Development of the second runway at Brisbane Airport was on track to open on time and different projects, for example, the cruise terminal, were given due consideration.

Echo Entertainment CEO Matt Bekier said Queen’s Wharf was in a “arms race” with other extravagant resorts far and wide to pull in cashed up Chinese visitors.

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]“We have to improve our capacity and capability,” Mr Bekier said.[/pullquote]=