Cruise bookings sail above pre-Covid numbers as industry employs aggressive pricing

The industry's revival is remarkable for a sector once synonymous with the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus pandemic

The cruise line industry has come roaring back to life, marking a remarkable revival for a sector once synonymous with the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus pandemic.

The record number of passengers now cruising to Australian ports, which surpasses the pre-pandemic era, is credited to aggressive pricing strategies enticing customers away from high air fares and expensive hotels.

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