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Huge winter cruise season expected as industry bounces back

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In summer 286 ships sailed into NSW bringing over 600,000 passengers to the state. 9News

bringing over 600,000 passengers to the state, and the season's numbers were just below pre-pandemic levels.

Cruise passengers like Marilyn, who is is celebrating her 70th birthday onboard a cruise, are excited the industry is growing again.Cruise ships docking in NSW this winter are expected to double last season's passenger numbers.NSW Port Authority CEO Philip Holliday said it was a sign the health of the industry was growing.

"We've got new cruise lines coming, we've got a complete diversity of the sorts of ships that have something for everybody," he said.Carnival Cruise Line president Maguerite Fitzgerald said there was still space available on most cruises this winter. "Don't let the weather hold you back... rush out book your winter cruise now, before it sells out," Fitzgerald said.to receive our daily newsletters and breaking news alerts, sent straight to your inbox.

 

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