EXPOSED: Melbourne’s Cruise Collapse in 3 Shocking Numbers
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Melbourne has become unattractive to cruise lines. That's the bottom line.
Our economic benefit to Victoria is immense, and we appreciate the importance of maintaining our ports, but to be expected to carry a 15% increase with no notice is unreasonable.
We encourage the Victorian government to consider the unnecessary obstacles and barriers that the increase in fees and charges at our home port will have on our business and others.
That's a reduction in potential passenger numbers of over 50% in just 3 years.
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Melbourne is facing a cruise crisis — and the numbers are worse than you think. In this video, I reveal the three shocking figures that expose the collapse of Melbourne’s cruise season. From a massive 65% drop in turnarounds to a loss of millions in potential revenue, this video breaks down what really happened — and why some cruise lines may not be telling the whole truth. Was it the Victorian Government’s fault? Or is the cruise industry using Melbourne as a scapegoat for a much bigger issue? 👉 If you’re a cruise fan, traveller, or just someone who cares about how policy affects tourism and business — this one’s for you. 🔗 RELATED VIDEOS: 🛳️ Australia's Cruise Industry Woes → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXgsLgHFTAtIQYCE8YErHhoppmKV3wMrf 🛳️ Virgin Voyages’ BIG Mistake in Australia → https://youtu.be/qSZ2RTYkQbQ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - My website hosts one of the world's most powerful cruise search engines where you can research and even book your next cruise or land holiday. Take a look here: www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ☕️ I don't charge for any of my content or hide things behind a paywall. If you'd like to help support my work, you can buy me a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/thecruiseandtravelguy - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📲 eSIM Provider (Affiliate Link - no extra charge for you, but I earn a small commission on each purchase which helps support my channel - thank you!): https://simsdirect.com.au/?ref=jqszpmdn&utm_campaign=affiliate_network&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=GoAffPro - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🛒 Shop my Amazon Cruise Essentials here: https://www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au/cruise-essentials - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ♣️ Join my private Facebook group for cruise deals, tips and advice - the more members we have, the better we’ll get! www.facebook.com/groups/CTGdeals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🤳🏼 Follow me on Facebook and Instagram: www.facebook.com/thecruiseandtravelguy www.instragram.com/thecruiseandtravelguy - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👕 Support the channel by purchasing merchandise here: https://thecruiseandtravelguy.myshopify.com Music by Master Planned Music 0:00 Introduction 0:56 What Went Wrong 3:01 Numbers Don't Lie 4:52 Industry Responds 5:51 What Needs to Change 8:01 Bloopers