Australian cruise industry shows rapid growth, Aussie cruisers explore their "bucket list" destinations of Australia and New Zealand through cruising

With an exceptional one million passengers sailing away into the Australian waters, the cruise market is reportedly growing faster than any other. With that, many cruise fanatics want to crash out the destinations of Australia and New Zealand on their bucket list through cruising.

Giving way to the new business trends, a study called "Cruise Down Under Economic Impact Report" claimed that Australians spent AU$903 million for cruise in 2014 up to 2015, which was up by AU$678 million than the previous season of 2013 to 2014.

Moreover, Australia is taking advantage of the growth of the cruise industry. In 2014 and 2015, the visit of cruise ships gave AU$3. 3 billion into the country's economy. It also marked a 5.3 percent increase over the 2013-14 season, the Cruise Critic reported.

In 2014-15 season, 46 cruise ships visited Australia's 31 ports with a total of 876 visits that was much higher than the 773 visits of the previous season. "The figures show that Australian cruising is continuing to be a growth industry, with strong economic benefits for all involved and positive signs that Australian ports still feature highly on cruise line itineraries," Cruise Down Under chief executive Jill Abel stated.

To date, American cruise line Carnival Corporation has stationed almost a quarter of its global fleet in Australia, signaling the launch of the summer cruising season. The 22 Carnival Australia cruise ships include Princess Cruises, Seabourn and P&O lines.

They will sail the local waters and load more than 5,30,000 guests and AU$4 billion will be given into the economy, The Australian claimed. However, chief of Royal Caribbean Cruises' Australian, Gavin Smith, protested about the constriction in Sydney's port and mentioned that the state government is currently looking at other resorts to the overbooked overseas passenger terminal at Circular Quay and White Bay.

On the other hand, USA Today Travel claim that exploring the waters of Australia and New Zealand allow a cruise fanatic to easily access the world-class cities, view the sorts of scenarios, find out about their culture, see exotic birds and watch kangaroos in the wilderness. Moreover, the peak season for Down Under cruises is from October until March, which is spring and summer in these places. There are also many route distinctions, but one-way, 12-day or more sailing days between Auckland and Sydney will seemingly give a cruiser the taste of both of these countries.

Meanwhile, with the booming cruising industry in Austalia and even in New Zealand, the economy of both countries also progresses through time. In addition, this would also allow travelers to experience the greatness of the natural wonders of these countries. Pre- and post-cruise tours also allow time to discover Auckland and its nearby islands, Sydney and its islands and nearby mountains, including such places as the Great Barrier Reef.