EXPOSED: Melbourne’s Cruise Collapse in 3 Shocking Numbers
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Cruise lines are abandoning Melbourne, and next season we'll see a reduction of over 26% in the number of cruise ship visits.
Melbourne has become unattractive to cruise lines. That's the bottom line.
The Victorian state government stands to make around $4.2 million in the 2526 cruise season.
A reduction of over 50% in the passenger numbers will have a greater impact on both other private sector businesses and the state's greater economy.
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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