Sydney on Top of the Dream World Awards

Sydney has been confirmed as one of the world’s leading cruise ship destinations with its port facilities receiving a prestigious international cruise industry award.

Sydney this week received an award for “Best Turnaround Port Operations” for 2008 by Dream World Cruise Destinations Magazine which caps off another record cruise ship season.

Cruise ship arriving at the OPT

This leading industry award is awarded to ports seen as the most reliable and efficient for cruise ship passenger exchanges

The jury awarded points for passenger terminal and cruise ship berth quality, public amenities and services. Important aspects covered included security, baggage services, supplies, general logistics and communications, ship provisioning as well as customs procedures.

It’s the second time in four years Sydney has won the global award which surveys the world’s top cruise lines as well as cruise ship captains and passengers.

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