As the Illawarra basks in the glory of its ship coming in, ideas are flowing thick and fast about exactly what to do with 2400 visitors who grace our shores each time the Radiance of the Seas docks at Port Kembla.
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It's time for the experts - the citizens - to sell the region's fortunes.
The Royal Caribbean has fallen hook, line and sinker for the Illawarra and residents will soon have the chance to present their weird and wonderful ideas about how passengers should fill their days.
Our favourite package, which makes the most of existing popular attractions and even dreams up a few new ones, will win a prize package worth more than $5000.
A cable car ride from Mount Keira to Stuart Park, then lunch before a skydive or a walk along the Blue Mile, is one we've come up with ourselves.
Maybe a visit to Symbio, a hang glide off Bald Hill or even a walk on a yet-to-be built air walk over the breathtaking coastline is a bigger drawcard?
Nan Tien Temple could also be on the cards, then a jet boat ride across Lake Illawarra.
The options are endless, so let your imagination run wild and start planning your perfect day trip that showcases the best of what the Illawarra and South Coast can offer.