ANOTHER cruise line ABANDONS Australia
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Disney Cruise Lines time in Australia and New Zealand is coming to an end with the final voyages of Disney Wonder scheduled for the 202526 season.
According to Disney, it's not a farewell forever, but rather a see you later.
High operational costs, including high port fees, and the long distance for ships to reposition to Australia, are noted as a challenge for many cruise lines.
The final season runs from October 2025 to February 2026 with a range of itineraries from Sydney and Melbourne.
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After three seasons of bringing the magic of Disney to Australia and New Zealand, the Disney Wonder cruise ship is saying a final farewell. But why are they leaving? In this video, we'll reveal the key reasons behind Disney Cruise Line's departure from our waters and whether there's any chance they'll ever return. From the launch of a brand-new ship in Asia to high operational costs, the story of Disney's exit from the Australian market is more complex than you might think. Join us as we take a look at the final season of Disney Magic at Sea and what it means for cruise lovers down under. This is your last opportunity to sail on a Disney cruise from an Australian port, so don't miss out on this deep dive into the business of cruising and Disney's future plans. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgk7SzYDkiXWWBfMqXYH0cA/join — 🛳️ SUBSTACK: https://themaritimehistorian.substack.com/ 📚 Buy my books: https://www.chrisframe.com.au/books 👕 Buy cruise merch: https://chrisframeofficial.Teemill.com/ 🌐 Find out about our Cruise Consultancy: https://frameandcross.com/ 🚢 My Cunard History Website: https://www.chriscunard.com/ — 🎥 OUR EQUIPMENT: Camera - DJI Mimo Pocket 2: https://amzn.to/3XjXwQn Vlogging Mic: DJI Mic: https://amzn.to/3D3idJP Lav Mic: DJI Lavalier Mic: https://amzn.to/4klRgBA Voice Over Mic: Audio Technica: https://amzn.to/4ij8myg These are affiliate links meaning we may receive a small commission from any sales. 🗺️ CUSTOM CRUISE MAP: Made using AIS (satellite ship-tracking) data, The Cruise Maps show the exact route. Select your cruise, give your map a title, and we'll do the rest. Use my code "ChrisFrameOfficial" for 10% off at: https://thecruisemaps.com/products/p-o-australia-final-voyages-special-edition-maps/chrisframeofficial This is an affiliate link, meaning I may earn a small commission if you purchase through it. IMAGERY @magicandthemurphys for the wonderful B-Roll of Disney Wonder Disney Cruises Pexels Canva Stock Public Domain License: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Disney_Magic_(cropped).jpg — Tags: #cruise #cruising #cruisenews #cruiseship #cunard #pocruises #carnivalcruise #disney #disneywonder #disneycruise #disneycruises #cunardline #oceaniacruises #seabourn #cruiseline #cruises #cruisetalk #crew #cruisecrew #cruiseindustry #celebritycruise #oceanliner #cruiseshipjob #disneyadventure — Images and video from Pexels: