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The Boating Industry Association (BIA) today announced the rollout of a survey designed to improve understanding of the social and economic benefits of recreational boating across Australia.    BIA CEO Andrew Scott said the survey was part of a wider project to develop a more complete picture of the impact and value of boating.   “The BIA […]

DEPARTING SEATTLE 2026 Sydney, Australia – October 29, 2024 – MSC Cruises announced today that it will offer sailings to Alaska for the very first time, with the new itineraries now open for booking. MSC Poesia will homeport in Seattle, U.S., for the season and depart weekly on seven-night sailings to Alaska and Canada starting […]

Volvo Penta is committed to making boating as easy and accessible as possible, ensuring the ultimate experience and enabling adventures out on the water. Since its launch for the Inboard Performance System (IPS) in 2021, the Volvo Penta Assisted Docking system has been highly regarded for simplifying docking an inboard boat and making it semi-automated. […]

Sydney, 18 October 2024 – Today, British luxury cruise line Cunard has officially opened the Australian 2024/25 cruise season with the arrival of the majestic Queen Elizabeth into Sydney Harbour, carrying just over 2,000 guests and 900 crew members. Queen Elizabeth’s arrival is the beginning of her record 125-day homeport season and marks one hundred years of […]

Guests can book individual cabins or charter the yacht to explore Komodo National Park AYANA Komodo Waecicu Beach, Labuan Bajo’s award-winning five-star resort, is open for bookings on board its flagship luxury phinisi, AYANA Lako di’a,  for its unforgettable two-day, one-night sailing adventures through the ecological wonders of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Komodo National Park. […]

The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) has teamed up with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) to help marine industry businesses navigate significant changes to employment legislation. BIA CEO Andrew Scott said this collaboration follows the Australian Federal Government’s introduction of the Closing Loopholes amendments made to the Fair Work Act 2009. “BIA […]

Azimut and Volvo Penta collaborate to advance hybridization and electrification in the marine industry. At the Cannes Yachting Festival 2024, Azimut and Volvo Penta are unveiling the world’s first yacht to combine Volvo Penta IPS with hybrid power. The new Seadeck 7 is equipped with Volvo Penta’s helm-to-propeller hybrid-electric package, piloted for the first time […]

Show to conclude tomorrow Sunday 4 August at 5pm 3 August 2024 – The 55th Sydney International Boat Show has attracted strong and enthusiastic attendance across the opening two days, as visitors enjoy the broad lifestyle appeal of spending time in and around the waterways of New South Wales and beyond. The Show’s final day […]

– Key Highlights Include the Addition of Spice H2O—the Adults-Only Outdoor Lounge, Brand-New The Haven by Norwegian® Suites and the Introduction of the Mediterranean Specialty Restaurant, Palomar – – Norwegian Encore’s Revitalisation Kicks Off November 2024 Before It Embarks on Seven-Day Itineraries to the Caribbean from Miami, the Cruise Capital of the World – SYDNEY […]