Port Authority is committed to growing the cruise industry in NSW to support tourism, jobs and economic growth. We’re investing to double cruise passengers by 2040 to ensure NSW’s place as Australia’s leading cruise destination.
Annual quick facts
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As the primary cruise terminal operator in NSW and the on-water authority managing vessel traffic, we assist the NSW Government in assessing the feasibility of expanding cruise capacity in the state.
We conduct assessments within our operational expertise, considering maritime, community, environmental, and economic impacts.
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We are leading a panel of cruise and tourism industry experts that has been established to work on identifying locations for a third cruise terminal or other options to cater for the forecasted long-term growth of cruise in NSW.
This will allow the NSW Government to determine the best solution to maintain and grow its market share of Australia’s multi-billion dollar cruise industry well into the future.
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In 2019, we began a Detailed Business Case (DBC) to investigate the feasibility of a third cruise terminal at Yarra Bay or Molineux Point. This work was put on hold at the start of the pandemic when the cruise ban commenced.
The NSW Government has since announced that it will no longer pursue the proposed site for a third cruise terminal at Yarra Bay or Molineux Point.
Alternative options will be explored to meet the growing demand for cruise tourism and ensure NSW retains its share of Australia’s $5 billion cruise industry.
