Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is indulging in luxury cruising this week, in the fourth and final week of Cruise Month.Joel Katz, CLIA Managing Director in Australasia said luxury cruise lines were leading an evolution in travel, extending the traditions of high-end sea journeys into a new age of contemporary style.“The demand for luxury travel is stronger than ever and cruise lines are responding with an increasingly diverse choice of styles and experiences,” Katz said. “Each luxury cruise line has a distinct character of its own, from the rarefied luxury of cruising’s golden era through to the design-oriented luxury of cutting-edge cruising.”
“Travellers are putting more importance on indulging themselves and enjoying extraordinary experiences as they travel, which cruise lines are responding to with increasingly creative encounters in food and wine, culture, arts and entertainment,” Katz said.
Subscribe to LATTE Cruise’s free eNewsletter to keep up to date with everything in the luxury cruise space.“On shore, luxury cruise lines are offering exclusive events and experiences that bring a new level of connection with a destination, whether a private concert, a behind-the-scenes excursion, or a chance to meet the chef to explore a local produce market. Luxury now means more than opulence, it’s about an immersive experience.”Cruise Month is an annual initiative by CLIA in Australasia, bringing together cruise lines and travel agents to showcase the best available cruise options for Australian and New Zealand travellers.Throughout October, CLIA travel advisors are able to explain the latest cruise offers available to Australians and New Zealanders and assist them in selecting the best cruise line to suit their travelling style.
This year, CLIA launched a Cruise Month Competition for Australian and New Zealand cruisers, giving them a chance to win $1,000 towards their next cruise when booked through a CLIA-accredited travel agent. Details are here.
