The arrival of cruise ships to Australia will not solve all the problems in the tourism sector which is in a slump

The cruise ship will soon sail back to Australian shores, after the federal government lifted a ban on international tourism vessels. But travel agents fear their financial struggles are far from over, and ecotourism experts worry about problems for the environment.

Royal Caribbean International's cruise ship, Ovation of the Seas, sitting empty of passengers in Sydney Harbour. Source: Credit: James D. Morgan/Getty Images

The Federal Government has announced the lifting of the ban on international cruise ships entering Australian waters from 17 April.

For two years international cruise ships have been barred from entering Australian waters due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

But according to tourism experts, the return of the cruise ship may not be of significant benefit to local communities.

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