The Disney cruise phenomenon that swept Australia last month ended up being a ‘Disney miracle’ for one small family Melbourne travel agency after they saw their busiest day on record on Thursday, September 29. After Hurricane Ian effectively shuttered Disney Cruise Line’s website, Mr Chocolate’s Travel owner and mum-of-six Rebecca Mason and her family were … Read more
Australian cruisers are desperate to nab a coveted booking for Disney’s Magic at Sea cruise after their office was forced to shut down as Hurricane Ian pummeled Florida yesterday. After hyping the 8am release on September 28, chaos erupted across social media on Thursday after Disney Cruise Line’s main office in Orlando, Florida, was forced … Read more
A life-threatening hurricane currently smashing its way through Florida has created chaos for Australians trying to book Disney’s Magic at Sea cruises. As holidaymakers eagerly waited for the clock to hit 8 am this morning in anticipation of the release of bookings for Disney Wonder’s Australian debut in October 2023, many were shocked that Disney … Read more
Cruise Passenger reported in June that Disney was coming Down Under. This week the line confirmed the news, sparking a renewed tussle between Disney, Carnival’s so-called Fun Ships and Royal Caribbean’s giant playgrounds on the water. Royal Caribbean sailed with 1,000,000 pre-pandemic and claimed it was 10 per cent of its cruisers. Apply that Australia’s … Read more
In great news for cruising families, both Carnival Cruise Line and Disney Cruise Line look to be sending more family-fun towards Australia. Carnival has confirmed a second ship will be heading towards Australia, meanwhile, Disney has confirmed that cruising on Aussie shores is part of its plan moving forward. Carnival Australia President and Chief Executive … Read more
Cruise lines are rallying too help with hurricane relief for the Bahamas, including millions in donations, food and ships for evacuations. Hurricane Dorian struck the Bahamas last Sunday and left behind “generational devastation” in the Bahamian islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama after three days, according to Prime Minister Hubert Minnis. The death toll has … Read more
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.
