Disney fans remain disappointed as the dust settles over the big news that Disney Cruise Line will be leaving Australia. The news was a significant hit for the Aussie cruise industry and cruise community alike.
While it’s no big secret that cruise lines have been boosting their inventories in the Caribbean, as well as sailing more itineraries out of California, another region where cruise lines are boosting their presence is in Asia.
The high cost of travel insurance for older people has forced some to stop travelling in their twilight years, and some have found that their insurance fees often cost more than their cruise fare.
Princess is readying the Royal Princess for her season in Australia and New Zealand with a drydock in late 2026, followed by two sailings around Southeast Asia.
This is already a tricky grey area for cruise lines, due to cases like that of Aaron Rose, who lost $30,000 racking up gambling debts on P&O Cruises, while mourning a loved one.
Aussie cruise bloggers Rob and Ali have started a petition for Carnival to keep it's themed cruises running in Australia, and it's already run up nearly 500 signatures in two days.
Oceania Cruises has a new ship and an amazing series of new journeys. Peter Lynch and Rose Kelly talk to the line's James Sitters about what's on offer and some special deals just for you.
