Why 2025/26 Will Be the Most Competitive Cruise Season Yet
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If you're thinking about getting cruising in the 2025 2026 summer cruise season, now is the time to act.
Australia will face reduced cruise capacity over the coming years.
So apart from the odd voyage, you can generally expect prices to head up and not down as we get closer to departure.
For solo cruisers, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, and Celebrity typically offer studio style cabins.
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Cruise lovers, listen up! The 2025/26 summer season is shaping up to be Australia’s most competitive yet—with fewer ships and rising prices, now is the time to start planning. In this video, I’ll break down: ✅ Which major cruise lines are returning ✅ What ships and itineraries to watch out for ✅ The best cruise options for families, couples, solos & more ✅ When to book for the best value ✅ Why waiting might actually cost you more 👇 EXPLORE CRUISES & BOOK NOW: https://www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au 💬 Need help? Fill out the enquiry form and my brilliant travel agent partner, Cynthia, will assist you directly. 🛳️ WATCH NEXT: 🎥 2-Night Mega Ship Review: https://youtu.be/_b8qlJCom4E 🎥 Princess Cruises with Kids: https://youtu.be/AesbeoAi-N8 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🛳️ 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 0:40 What’s Coming 2:42 Choosing the Right Cruise 4:48 Plan Now 6:09 Bloopers