- A Cruise Passenger poll has revealed that 73% of cruisers won’t travel to the USA because of President Donald Trump.
- Some cruisers even revealed that they’ve cancelled or are considering cancelling cruises to the US.
- Read why cruisers aren’t keen on the USA right now.
Around 73 per cent of cruisers say they won’t be sailing to the USA as long as Donald Trump is in office.
The sentiment comes amid political tensions in America, and on top of that, the government has proposed increased social media checks for travellers visiting the country.
The culmination of events has forced some Australians to cancel their planned cruises in America due to the waning political climate.
A Cruise Passenger poll of cruisers revealed that, of more than 450 respondents, 75 per cent would not travel to or cruise to the USA right now, 24 per cent would, and one per cent are not sure.
Cruiser Janette Hay revealed that she’s cancelled two cruises and “won’t be going to the USA whilst Trump is in power”.
Another cruiser revealed that they are considering ditching their non-refundable cruise deposit for a Hawaii cruise.
“We have booked and paid a $1600 non refundable deposit on the transpacific cruise to Hawaii for 2027. I’m reconsidering going as I just don’t feel right going to the USA with what’s been going on lately and if they were to search my phone on arrival and see that
“I’m not a fan of the orange man and his gun-happy servants, they would probably not let me in”.
Cruiser Toni Hutson also cancelled a cruise and trip to America, and even notes that they’ve seen cheap offers for American cruises.
“I’ve cancelled my cruises and trip there, I’ll be going to Japan and Canada instead. I got a super cheap offer yesterday from Carnival for Brisbane to San Francisco, so I think lots of people aren’t keen.”
Cruiser Christine Morris even shared a story about her grandson having trouble with the American border security.
“My 23-year-old Australian grandson flew to the USA last year on a working holiday visa. At border security, he was pulled aside and asked many questions about his course. They wanted exact course details, but his documents were in his checked luggage.
“When he couldn’t provide proof, they confiscated his passport and phone, searched it, and wouldn’t allow him to make calls. He didn’t get his belongings back until he was leaving on his return flight. They strip-searched him, detained him for 36 hours, then deported him with a lifetime holiday visa ban.
“His girlfriend, now fiancée, was waiting for him, but he didn’t get to see or speak to her. The border security was arrogant and handled him poorly.”
Others also added that they won’t consider travel to America right now. Luke Brown said, “We also had similar discussions. No way we will ever visit the US as it is currently, just not safe, and I don’t want to give them all my biometrics either.”
Colin Sudweeks added: “Even Americans there are saying for international guests not to come, because it’s not safe. Unless you NEED to go for family, work, or some other urgent matter, why would you chance it, when there are so many other places?”
Other Aussie cruisers did report going to the USA and experiencing no issues, or that they have travel planned and aren’t bothered.
Russell Impey said, “Wasn’t for a cruise, but we spent a week in Anaheim/LA before Xmas and after NYE had absolutely no dramas. Cleared customs in five minutes with a “welcome to the country, ya’ll have a great holiday”.
Lauren Katulka said she’ll travel to America to cruise next month. “I am going next month. I wanted to go on a music-themed cruise with particular artists that rarely tour Australia, and that desire trumps everything else that’s going on over there.
“I’ve had friends travel to the States over the last year or so, including some there now, and they’ve had zero issues. So that gives me hope that things will go smoothly when I’m there.”
What do you think? Have you reconsidered cruising in America? Tell us in the comments below.
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I cancelled my Circle North Pacific because I had troubles last year. They wouldn’t let me transit through Seattle from Canada. After much difficulty when finally getting home a different way I had to allow them access to my computer that I was lodging my information to the Travellers Redress Control Program to prove I hadn’t overstayed my visa and was in Australia the whole time and to prove who I said I was. 3 year ban initially. Now if I wish to go to the USA I have to quote the special number they have given me when I book anything. Forget it, after that experience and stress no thanks. My sister and her husband cancelled their Cunard cruise from Southampton to Sydney as it was to go to the west coast of the US after my experience and we have both booked alternate trips elsewhere.
I’m avoiding the US as well. Heading to Singapore instead
I too have cancelled a couple of cruises that included the USA. I live in the Vancouver Canada area. Since the orange idiot got into power, I was on a New Zealand, Australia, Pacific Islands cruise, and a shorter cruise to Japan. In April, I am flying to Tokyo and then an all around Japan and 1 South Korea stop too, prior to sailing back to Vancouver. The problem is that these cruise lines always like to throw in a US port or two, but if so, I either don’t leave the ship, or if I do, I don’t spend any money there.
We have a TA cruise coming up and we will arrive in New York 3rd of July. We will celebrate their 250th Independence day with them and are very happy to be going. We will return in 2027 cruising along the west coast of America as well so I am very happy to go and see the country and don’t think it matters at all if Trump is President. It looks like a country that is moving in the right direction again.
I’ve booked a Circle Pacific cruise for 2028 with the hope that that person is no longer in control of the USA administration by then but if he is, will enjoy all the other ports of call but not disembark in any USA ports and spend my tourist dollars elsewhere.
For me its not a big concern as BS would be soooo bored reading my texts….”Whats 4 T honey?”…”The dog dropped a big one on the neighbours driveway…shite”…etc. If that gets me deported then the world has truely gone bonkers. Oh and Di, I have a brain as does everyone who posts here with all due respect. People watch CNN and freak out or even more so Hannity! It may or may not be rational but if picking between cruising to USA or say Japan, Singapore or NZ people will make their choices and it is disrespectful to trash talk those who make their choice especially when lots of $$$$ are involved. It would be intetesting to get stats on how many cruisers have been detained and deported off a ship.
I’ve been to Hawaii 15times,last 2 cruises I took was Sydney to Hawaii, I was there 2 yrs ago in hawaii for 2 months,there is the trumpt hotel in Waikiki, which I go past at times,then I flew to las Vegas for 12 days and flew back to Hawaii and noticed they changed the name,it wasn’t the trumpt hotel anymore,I really don’t know how he got in his a criminal, I’ve booked 2 cruises ,one going to Hawaii again then LA last stop,I won’t stay there I will fly back to Australia on the same day I arrive in LA.
Why should we ruin our holidays because of him,just go on your cruises ,I’ve been to the states 20 times,yes I hate the man,but I’m not stopping my cruise to Hawaii ,life is too short,and yes every time I go to the states they ask 100 questions at the airport or when customes officers come on the ship, I remember the first time one officer asking me 100 questions in hawaii and asked why you staying so long ,do you have a boyfriend here I looked at him and said he’ll no,then he said nothing after that,Americans are full of it….don’t let one stupid person ruin your travels,I know I won’t…
Arrived in New York 16th Jan without a problem. Joined QM2 for her voyage down to Sydney. Lots of Aussies on board and so far I haven’t heard anyone say that they had any issues.
Well you know what they are idiots because Trumps America is no different to Bidens America. Why would you be so stupid!
Amazing to think that so many of us have been deluded by fake news about President Trump. Imagine what USA would be like if Biden and Kamala were in charge.? You’d have valid reason for not visiting if that was the case. 2026 is a great year to visit USA!
What nonsense.
We have a Sydney Hawaii cruise this year and have another booked next year.
Go Donald!
What a load of lefty media propaganda rubbish. I am not a fan of how the ‘orange man’ does everything, I am a fan of him doing what he said what he would do and what he was elected to do. Main Stream Media bias is why I don’t watch or listen to them
Have cancelled two cruises which included USA ports of call .
No way Jose , not with the current administration .
We cancelled Celedrity Beyond out of Miami and lost on the deal owing to the outragious goings on in USA … disapointed? Yes but no way could we risk being held up because my partner was born elsewhere with an Australian passport. Lets get over it as we do not need the USA as the world is moving on.
lol at William’s threat.
Given the rest of the world thinks similarly of its mistreatment and discrimination by the US, either William can blacklist the rest of the world and become another hermit kingdom – fine by us – (and we know it isn’t going to happen as the rest of the world funds the US spending through purchases and bonds) or it’s just empty words to threaten others… and we know where that comes from.
Don’t want to risk being turned away at the border with the new entry rules, so we’ve decided it’s safer not to go.
We’ve cruised and roadtripped the US. many times, but it’s totally off our radar for the foreseeable future.
We travelled to the US last year, spent 10 days in Las Vegas then to Florida for a week and ended with a NCL cruise. Absolutely no problems at all, immigration just asked us where we were going, I showed him the cruise documents and we were let in. We never felt unsafe anywhere. I can’t believe people are cancelling their cruises, oh well, more vacancy for us.
What a load of lefty media propaganda rubbish. I am not a fan of how the ‘orange man’ goes about it, I am a fan of him doing what he said what he would do and what he was elected to do. Main Stream Media bias is why I don’t watch or listen to them.
we cruised to San Diego from Vancouver in Nov last year, and spent time in Anaheim. Had no problems or issues whatsoever. Was our 6th visit/cruise to/from America. We will certainly be going again.
I dont think there is any issue or problem for anyone who does not have ‘baggage’ !
As an avid TRUMP SUPPORTER where do you get these figures from?
nearly all the cruise lines are American own so its sad that he is damaging these companies. I was going to book Hawaii to Sydney on Celebrity Edge Sept 26 but very doubtful now. Cant see things getting any better for a while.
How ridiculous are these people. Honestly, we won’t miss one of them, your loss, not ours. I visited Australia recently and didn’t allow their politics to determine my travel plans.
And you my friend William are the very reason most of us won’t come – the tone of your message says it all.
What an absolute joke ridiculous there is nothing wrong with Australians going to USA. I just came back no problems. I have a large holiday planned with 2 cruises out of USA and will be travelling all over the USA and plan to also go there in 2027.
The comments you have is just rumour mongering and totally ridiculous there will always be isolated circumstances (particularly with students same as here)
It’s not an ‘attitude’ if there are valid and realistic concerns. Trump has been threatening and bullying countries including Australia, and ICE and Border Patrol have been ‘disappearing’ people for no apparent reason. There are a lot of other places to go in the world.
for goodness’ sake, what a bunch of Nancy’s, I’ve travelled to the US several times and there has been no issue, in fact their board control staff are friendly and accommodating. perhaps your best not to go if you have something to hide, I know my social media is free of TDS.
I just cancelled my Hawaiian islands cruise on Pride of America yesterday, and I’ll be changing my Transpacific cruise to Hawaii for a local cruise. We’ve now booked to cruise Japan instead of doing Hawaii. It’s sad, as we were cruising with wonderful American friends, but the current administration doesn’t align with our values so we’ll stay away until they’re gone.
How ridiculous are these people. Their TDS is mind blowing considering the USA is the safest it’s been in decades under Trump. What fools people are believing the MSM. I feel sorry for these morons who blindly follow & believe the MSM !! Grow a brain, research for yourselves. The US neither cares nor needs you. I would relocate to the US tomorrow if I knew Trump would be in power for the next decade.
Good. We dont want them here if they have that attitude. But most of all, we wont forget.