Australia’s 2026/27 Cruise Season: Ships, Changes & Who’s Missing

*Australia’s 2026/27 cruise season is almost here* and with four Carnival ships arriving and some major brands missing, there are some *BIG* changes coming our way. In this video, we take a complete look at the ships and cruise lines sailing Australia during the 2026/27 summer season, including Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Holland America Line and Cunard. We’ll cover the ships based in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, some of the best itineraries on offer, newly refreshed ships, returning favourites and some important changes you’ll want to know about before booking. We also look at two very noticeable absences — Virgin Voyages and Disney Cruise Line — and discuss what their absence means for Australian cruisers, plus an alternative for anyone still wanting to experience Disney cruising from our part of the world. Among the big stories this season: 🚢 Royal Caribbean’s Australian line-up and what’s changing 🚢 Celebrity Solstice returns after her major refresh 🚢 Carnival has FOUR ships sailing from Australia 🚢 Princess offers plenty of options around Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific 🚢 Norwegian Spirit returns Down Under 🚢 Holland America and Cunard continue to offer destination-focused alternatives 🚢 Virgin Voyages and Disney Cruise Line are missing from Australia in 2026/27 🚢 Plus, a look ahead at some of the changes coming in 2027 Whether you’re already booked, deciding which ship to choose, or just starting to plan your next cruise, this is our guide to *cruising Australia in 2026/27*. 👇 *Which ship are YOU most excited to see in Australia this season?* Let us know in the comments! If you enjoy cruise ship tours, cruise reviews, travel guides and our adventures at sea, consider subscribing to Late to the Sail Away. #AustralianCruises #CruiseAustralia #Cruises2026 #Cruises2027 #RoyalCaribbean #CarnivalCruiseLine #PrincessCruises #CelebrityCruises #NorwegianCruiseLine