The Aussie cruise season is officially underway

The summer cruising season has officially kicked off with October marking the start of a busy cruise season in Australia and New Zealand.
More than 60 ships are set to cruise our waters, making thousands of port calls along our coast and across the South Pacific region.
For the whole month, 9Travel is celebrating the growing interest in cruising with inspiration, destinations and deals.
Here’s what you can expect
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Cruising is back down under and it’s bigger and better than ever. Take a look at what to expect this season, plus all the new cruise ships calling Australia home. We’ll also feature some of the new itineraries we’re most excited about.
Plus, we’ve got brand new cruising deals for the season ahead, and will round up some of the best offers each week.
Whether you’re a seasoned cruiser or thinking of taking to the high seas for the first time, we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know about cruising.
From how to navigate the buffet, to what cruises are best for families, and how to pay on cruise ships, we’ll answer some of your most frequently asked questions.
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The people that know how to cruise and have done it countless times before share their tips for getting the most out of your cruising holiday. 
We’ve got our 9Travel cruise expert Honida Beram sharing her knowledge, as well as cruise workers sharing some of their insider tips and tricks.
It’s all about cruise destinations and deals. What we love about cruising, what we’ve learned, and all the reasons you should try a cruise as well. We’ve had countless team members experience cruising over the year and here’s what they thought.
We’ll explore the regions beyond Australia and look at the popularity of the Fly/Cruise holiday. We’ll highlight destinations including, Asia, Alaska/Canada, Europe and USA and Mexico.
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