First cruise ship back in Australia as ban expires

Friday, 18 Apr, 2022 0

Cruising in Australia is back after a long two-year pause.

The Pacific Explorer from P&O Cruises Australia sailed back into Sydney, marking an important industry milestone.

It is the first big cruise ship to return to Australia.

The ship received a water cannon salute.

Pacific Explorer won’t depart on its first passenger cruise until the end of May

More ships are heading back down under in the coming weeks.

The Australian Federal Government’s cruise ban expired on April 17.

Pacific Explorer‘s first sailing departs on May 3 with a stop in Brisbane.

Princess Cruises will return to restart sailings on Coral Princess out of Brisbane in June.



 

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