Cunard's Queen Elizabeth (pictured) and Princess Cruise's Sapphire Princess have both responded to travel restrictions and port closures in Asia by adding domestic itineraries to their schedules.
Cunard Australia and New Zealand Commercial Director Katrina McAlpine said the luxurious 2,000-passenger ship would complete six new itineraries including her first ever 27-night full circumnavigation of Australia.
"This extended Australia season will benefit local tourism with 29 visits to ports around the country during her additional 60-day deployment," Ms McAlpine said.
The additional itineraries include two six-night Tasmania voyages ex-Sydney that will dock at Eden.
Sapphire Princess will redeploy to Australia six months earlier than planned with 44 new cruises from five cities including Sydney.
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Managing Director Australasia Joel Katz welcomed the season extension.
“These new itineraries are great news, especially at a time when the tourism industry is focussed on recovery. The extra deployments cruise lines have announced in Australia will boost visitation and provide new economic opportunities for destinations around the country.
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