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When Disney first announced it would be sailing in Australia, it was a truly electric moment for the cruise and travel industry across the country. The energy was palpable as travel agents reported their phones ringing off the hook and the cruise community filled with excitement.Â
Since the tragic December 2024 earthquake, cruise ships haven’t been able to visit Port Vila, Vanuatu.
While this is great news for locals of Japan and Singapore, it paints a slightly more complicated picture for Aussies.
This week, Celebrity Cruises announced its 2027/28 Australia season and the sailings have got people talking due to the inclusion of some overnight stays in Adelaide.Â
While it’s largest similar to the Royal Caribbean ships we’ve seen in recent years, it does have a few unique features that are important to know.
The Aussie cruise community has been filled with speculation that Disney Wonder won’t be returning to Australia for the 2026/27 season.
Royal Caribbean’s controversial new port in Juneau is progressing through its initial stages of development.
The protest was staged by protest group The Extinction Rebellion, and around 30 protesters took to kayaks, smaller boats and inflatables to crowd the dock and prevent the large ship from docking.
Royal Caribbean has made a crucial change to their drinks package policy that is already appearing to be unpopular with cruisers.Â
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
