- Journey Beyond acquired Kelsian Group’s tourism assets adding 14 brands.
- The company launched Island Connections for marine operations.
- The marine portfolio operates more than 150 vessels.
- The portfolio welcomes 2.6m guests annually.
- Island Connections carries more than 400,000 guests each year.
Journey Beyond has launched Island Connections, a new national brand for its recently acquired SeaLink marine operations. The launch follows the completion of Journey Beyond’s acquisition of Kelsian Group’s national tourism portfolio adding 14 tourism brands to the business. Island Connections unites marine operations across Bruny Island, the Whitsundays, K’gari, the Tiwi Islands, Groote Eylandt and Darwin-Mandorah.
Island Connections carries more than 400,000 guests each year connecting travellers and communities with island and coastal destinations from Tasmania to the Top End. The acquisition significantly strengthens the group’s marine offering with Journey Beyond now operating more than 150 vessels and welcoming 2.6m guests annually across its marine portfolio. The acquisition includes Captain Cook Cruises Sydney, The Jackson and Starship Sydney in Sydney and Murray Princess and Adelaide Sightseeing in South Australia.
In Queensland the acquisition expands Journey Beyond’s presence on K’gari through Kingfisher Bay Resort, K’gari Beach Resort and K’gari Explorer Tours alongside Red Cat Adventures and Whitsunday Jetski Tours. The expanded portfolio creates opportunities for travellers to explore Australia through multi-destination journeys.
Chris Tallent shared “This is an important moment for Journey Beyond, and we’re proud to welcome these highly regarded businesses, their people and their guests into the Journey Beyond group. These are established tourism businesses with strong connections to their destinations and their communities.”
