Disney Cruise Line Australia: Flop or Fantasy? My Honest Take

[@giantmoose777]

Great video mate. Disney have a niche offering but the pricing is simply bonkers.

[@rasferrastfarian739]

Too expensive for what they offer. Especially considering that they charge MORE once you've paid IN FULL! We don't like rip off merchants regardless of who they THINK they are! Thanks as always Adran!

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

I totally agree!

[@susanmeredith6266]

Thx for the info it's nice to have an aussie cruise channel keeping us all up to date on cruise news.

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate your support.

[@SwapSeasons]

This KZbin channel is brilliant 🏆for keeping Aussies in the loop of what is happening in the Australian cruise market 🛳️

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

Thank you so much!

[@cherdav22]

Am aboard Disney Wonder at the moment. Even a drink is expensive. A $14 cocktail becomes $A37, although soft drinks are free and unlimited. The daily room charge will add hundreds of dollars to an already very expensive cruise and is not per cabin but per person - so with 4 person occupancy this will be around $IS80 per day or $A200. Mighty pricey housekeeping. So always keep this in mind. I must say - the staff are just wonderful and we are having a great time!!!🎉🎉

[@karenchadwick2257]

A $14 cocktail is not $37AU is more like $21. You also can take your own beer, wine and champagne onboard, unlike other liners, so there is no need to buy alcohol. They also have happy hour 30% of the price, Signals at 4.30pm, the Crown and French Quarter was 10.30pm.

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

The crew were lovely, I couldn't fault any of them. Fantastic bunch. Your cocktail calculation is a little off, but it's definitely a pain to factor in the conversion cost when you see the menu pricing. To clarify, other cruise lines such as Princess and Royal Caribbean allow guests to bring on wine/champagne like Disney does, so this isn't a unique Disney trait and to me, definitely not a selling point.

[@emmapinter8075]

@@karenchadwick2257 maybe, but you also need to add tax, exchange rate charges and tip to barman/waiter of 20%+

[@brianbuzzen]

The AUD to USD conversions also apply to shore excursions which all become very pricey. Daily gratuities and any onboard spend adds up quickly. Cruises from Sydney in AUD become very attractive. Thanks for this Adrian, cheers.

[@susanab7]

Cruised on the Disney Wonder last year with my mum and niece and we all loved it. The food, entertainment, atmosphere and crew were just amazing. Can't wait to go on another one! Will be good to see the newer ships here too.

[@CruisingEm]

I had the pleasure of sailing on the Disney Wonder twice during their Australian Inaugeral season. You're right, for me as much as I love Disney the cost of the product in addition to be charged in USD with added gratuity is the reason I haven't rebooked for the second season. It's just to expensive once all that adds up especially when you can travel with Carnival, Royal Carribean, Princess and P&O for a fraction of the cost in AUD.

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

Totally agree - I don't know that the seeing people dressed up in Disney characters is enough of a reason to put up with an over-inflated cost of admission and supbar food/dining. Frozen was spectacular though lol

[@aussiejohn5835]

@@CruisingEm It's illegal for any cruise line to charge gratuities as a separate item while sailing in Australian and New Zealand waters. The advertised cruise fare must include gratuities and port fees and taxes.

[@downundervlogs]

Yes you are definitely right about the conversion. Plus if you live outside of the state of Sydney then theres the added airfare to get over there. Great video😊

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

Thank you!

[@christinelewis2883]

I was on the 25 to 28 October sailing out of Brisbane and we spent at least one day anchored while they worked on the hull. I think your Disney review aligned with my experience. I liked the split bathroom in the cabin, and our balcony cabin was quite spacious but paying over $1800 each for a 3 day cruise to nowhere is a bit expensive. Not sure I’d do it again

[@karenchadwick2257]

Where you given anything? We hoped on, on the 28th heading to Melbourne. Spent the first day in Bundy, while they cleaned the hull. Eden was cancelled, Disney gave me $250OBC and 20% off a future cruise.

[@christinelewis2883]

@ No, as our cruise wasn’t visiting any ports. We were actually anchored quite a bit, and they cancelled the fireworks as we were too close to Fraser Island. The Marvel night also became Pirate night so I believe a lot of kids were disappointed.

[@edrosiak]

Disney pricing is out of control worldwide. Because, their parks and cruises have to make up for their movie flops…

[@patrick8035]

Great video. I was interested in trying the Disney product despite not being a huge Disney fanatic, but the prices were just too high, especially when converting everything back to AUD. I just don’t think it’s enough of a “Disneyland at sea” experience to really pay that price

[@tulinfirenze1990]

As an Australian, having done a Disney cruise from Cape Canaveral, I can say don't waste your money.

[@jkecollns]

DCL is extremely popular in all markets except Australia it seems. Unfortunately, they are firm on their pricing as they know they can reposition the ship to another market that will pay the asking price and fill the ship.

[@commentkreeper3892]

The first cruise review I've seen that makes mention of the absurd pricing onboard. If you are sailing in Australia you should have to adopt our pricing. We just got back from a Carnival cruise and I was pretty annoyed paying 12 bucks for a beer but you can imagine how I felt when I realised it was actually 18 bucks a beer after the conversion.

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

Thanks for watching. The currency conversion fees are a real consideration for local cruisers, it adds immensely to the cost. Not to mention the additional service tips that are charged daily, and on top of drink orders. I made another video about this topic which you might be interested in watching: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWm3aISPd9t2jsk

[@OmnivorousReader]

Thanks. Loved the bloopers reel at the end!

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

Glad you like them!

[@Merlinda107]

Good video Adrian. I look at Disney Cruise prices and think I could travel to Disneyland for that.

[@aussiejohn5835]

Disney is breaking the law by adding a crew appreciation fee once on board as it's virtually a gratuity which must be included in the advertised cruise fare.

[@TheMightyAbs]

are you allowed to go to the front desk and have the appreciation fee removed?

[@RuthEllison]

It's called gratuities in the app. I factor in as part of the cost of doing a Disney Cruise. Yes you can ask for it to be removed, but the staff work really hard and rely on these gratuities. We paid it (it's not part of our Aussie culture to tip but travelling on an American ship, we're following American culture in regards to this).

[@TheMightyAbs]

@RuthEllison I understand what you have explained but I would not feel any regret in asking for it to be removed. It is not my duty to pay their employees even more after already paying a hefty fare. Disney should pay their employees properly and then increase the fare even higher or absorb the cost. Drip pricing is illegal in Australia and tips are for exceptional service not normal service.

[@aussiejohn5835]

@RuthEllison it must be included in the fare in Australia

[@aussiejohn5835]

@@TheMightyAbs It should be included in the fare in Australia and therefore unable to be removed.

[@judyschultz6681]

We sailed last year. It was definitely a great cruise but due to high cost compared to other lines doubt we’ll sail again with them . Our 3 night cruise in a balcony was similar price to a princess cruise with plus package which includes drinks & internet

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

My short cruise onboard Wonder (2 nights interior guarantee - cruise fare only) came out to the same cost as 2 nights onboard Diamond Princess in a mini suite, with the Plus package 🥴. Once I factored in onboard expenses, Wonder came out way over what Princess cost.

[@RuthEllison]

We did it last season and absolutely loved it! I didn't love the pricing and exchange rate didn't help, but our family had such a great time on board. We've booked for next season. We also did another cruise line after the Disney Wonder. It was significantly cheaper and we enjoyed that cruise, but the quality of the experience definitely didn't have that Disney magic

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

Great to hear! The Disney experience is so different to other local cruise line offerings. They've definitely perfected their niche.

[@laurenlepage4344]

Love cruising and Disney but wouldn’t go on Disney cruise because of the price.

[@ShayneOrr-t1m]

We recently sailed on the wonder with 2 adults and 2 children in an interior cabin for 3 nights out of Melbourne. We have already booked for next year the service was exemplary, it was magical for usnand honestly worth every cent. We took USD in cash on board with us so didnt think about conversion. Have booked already for next season ❤

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it so much - have a fab time next year.

[@64relle]

Looking forward to my 2nd in Feb !

[@WendyKoek-e8x]

Great video as always

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

Thank you!

[@sharonbosworth7632]

Too expensive and having to work with USD is a real turn off

[@rhichigaming1685]

Disney is expensive, but as you said, it is a very different cruise experience. We had the best time on a 6 night cruise on the Disney Wonder in January this year. The shows and themed restaurants were spectacular. Would I go again - probably not, unless a different Disney cruise departs from Sydney. Love your videos Adrian. Heading on the Celebrity Edge next month so going to see if you have a video for that ship 😊

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

If you didn’t find it, here’s my Celebrity Edge review: CELEBRITY EDGE REVIEW 2024: In-Depth Review of an All-Included Premium Cruise kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKrKZ5ipfpl4mbM Happy cruising!

[@kristenbainbridge-jamberry5336]

We cruised on the Wonder in February for 3 nights Melbourne to Sydney. Was $6000 for 7 people in an interior cabin. I thought I was way overpriced, but we all had a great time, especially the kids. I have also cruised with Disney in America and found this to be a better experience. I have booked the Honolulu to Sydney on the Wonder in October 2025, as I feel I’m getting much better value for money with this one. 3 people is $8500 for a 2 week cruise. Looking forward to enjoying more aspects of the ship!

[@sylviagovers8061]

Did some maths on your fare and that worked out around $285 pp pn. We are doing Celebrity Edge to NZ for 12 nights next April in an interior cabin for $235 pp pn. This shows just how expensive Disney is compared to Celebrity which is usually classed as a more expensive cruise line (also in USD).

[@sommermark1]

We had never cruised before, but jumped at the chance to get on the Wonder last year, doing the 6 night NYE cruise. We loved it, and would love to do another. BUT….probably not on the Wonder. Not because it was bad by any stretch, it was amazing. But we’ve done it. If we were to spend $12k again, we would either go to a theme park we’d not been to or prefer another ship. I think if they rotated the ships down here they would get more repeat cruisers.

[@karenchadwick2257]

Your comment seems to be one most echoed on line. If they had sent another ship people would be more interested. The 30% off GTY cabins were the reason we rebooked.

[@dlgregory35]

Have'nt many Disney theme parks closed in the USA because of the high entrance fees?

[@sommermark1]

@@dlgregory35 some minor ones maybe (I think a water park may have closed at some point), but Anaheim still has DL and Cali Adv. Florida’s still has Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios. Then there’s the others around the world - Paris, HK, China, Japan. In short - there’s plenty of parks to go to.

[@dlgregory35]

Yes main still going but I also read Disney have closed certoan rides etc in some [arks and not repaired other. Walt would turn in his grave.

[@Miakel]

OMG I was on the same cruise! Sydney to Numea! That was a packed cruise, you had to get everywhere rather early to get good seats to the shows. Expensive but fun and we had 'Fireworks at seeeaaaa!'

[@darrenhoult7791]

We were on the cruise from Brisbane to Melbourne you mentioned and the compensation was good because it helped offset the cost of spending onboard but the way I described the Disney cruise is that it’s just a glorified way to have a photo with Mickey and the cast Done it once not planning on doing it again even though they gave us 20% discount of a future cruise as part of the compensation as well

[@H.R.B.]

Aside from the expense, Disney doesn't have the mass following in Australia from adults that it does in the USA. The cruises need to appeal to the parents, not just the children. That said, If Carnival were to launch a Wiggles or Bluey themed cruise line, with entertainment and retreats for the adults, I would think that this would do much better. It is about local tastes.

[@judithstrachan9399]

Although Bluey is huge all over the world. Of course it is, it’s great! I

[@Shorty2024-p9m]

Royal Caribbean has wiggles themed cruises now. They should bring back the Dreamworks partnership they had 10 years back

[@gazstaf]

Disney is very Disney. I can’t imagine the cost to take a young family on a Disney cruise. Just looking at the demographic of guests disembarking Celebrity Edge this morning I think Disney is pushing uphill to gain traction in Australia 🇦🇺 I do wonder what the average age of Australian cruisers are? Good job as always Adrian 🇦🇺❤️🚢

[@jenbarrymore8553]

We want to pay AUD as the fare and onboard as with Carnival and P&O.

[@ColetteNicoll]

My first $US cruise from Sydney was Holland America in 2019 ,then Cunard in 2020 - & that was just the onboard charges & compulsory daily housekeeping. There's no way I'm ever paying exorbitant fares in $US, but the "Australian" market is increasingly Americanised, & alienating. I'm sure many long-term cruisers will be looking at staycations in luxury hotels, instead

[@sylviagovers8061]

I have no interest in cruising with Disney, but I do find it interesting that the Oz Cruising website, which I only use as a 'looking for a cruise and then book direct with the cruiseline page' does not advertise Disney at all within its list of available ships and cruiselines. Does this imply that they either cannot access their cruises list, or don't feel confident in offering their services to Disney as an online booking agent.

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

Disney has a strange setup in Australia, where they don't sell directly to travel agents. They sell via wholesalers, then through to travel agents. So the wholesaler is the intermediary. Otherwise, from the consumer side, you can book directly through Disney online.

[@roberthamilton1301]

Agreed Thanks Mate

[@bronwyncarr6714]

I have cruised with Disney in the Caribbean, Mediterranean and the Baltic. I'm looking forward to adding the Pacific next month!

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

Enjoy your cruise!

[@scottmiller7779]

As an American who cruises frequently I have never sailed Disney due to their borderline extortionate pricing for the product offered. Too many other products out there for me to choose from. Not surprised they are struggling down under.

[@Gulf-Delta]

As much as I love cruising, the cost is just getting silly.

[@sylvaniaboi]

"let's go on a cruise with the kids - so that they can see someone dressed in a costume - and how much is it again ??" - WHAT THE HELL !!?? NO THANKS !! Disney have no hope in Australia - it's just too expensive. $300 a night is way way over the top per person - how any family could do that is beyond my wallet size (though I do go cruising in other places). I wish Virgin came back - did their 2nd last cruise in March.

[@CyeOutsider]

Agree. Also about Virgin - I hope they come back with more thought and planning with regard to the Australian market.

[@leoniemercer7748]

Yes! Carnival have the cat in the hat, grinch etc and their fees are nowhere near Disney $

[@jaynefinisher4771]

We went in Feb. Loved it! But haven’t booked again as I was waiting for them to bring a different ship down under

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

So far, it doesn’t look like they will be - but Disney Adventure will be fairly close by in Singapore come late next year 😏

[@kimnovak8985]

Just got off of the Disney wonder about a week and a half ago in Brisbane. I noted that the pricing from Sydney and Melbourne were more expensive than Brisbane. 2 adults 3 nights payed the equivalent of about $1200 Aussie each tax included for an ocean view cabin. We literally only payed for barista coffee even though the regular free coffee was Ok and better than the other lines. We payed our gratuities ahead of the cruise and didn’t have to worry about that - about $80 Aussie and just payed for souvenirs. Made a decision not to drink alcohol and came out of it I think fairly cheap. The souvenirs were all in US dollars but we knew what we were in for price wise. We gave our waitstaff and room attendants a few extra Aussie dollars on top of the gratuities that are payed out the day before disembarkation and tells you how much each of the attendants and wait staff get from the prepaid gratuities. You can take 2 bottles of wine onboard if you need to as well as 12 cans of soft drink but with soft drinks included didn’t need to. I did order 6 bottles of water only for the Disney merch side ( princesses and Mickey’s on the bottles but got a refund as the couldn’t supply but also got for free 6 cans of still water as a sorry for not being able to supply - win for me.

[@anneoreilly9007]

Disney is expensive during school holidays but reasonable during the non holiday period. The cruises I been on 2 days and 3 days appeared full. Perhaps the shorter cruises are better for families.

[@davec1034]

Singapore/Asia has hundreds of millions more people than AUS/NZ. Asia are a BIG demographic for Animation/Comic Con and Disney style entertainment. It makes sense to market and promote Disney in that area. To have a few cruises in AUS each year, or a short season would satisfy the AUS market but Disney may not think it is worth the effort.

[@TS-pq8km]

The Asian cruise market (for Asians) is very price conscious. How they will fill a 7k capacity ship 365 days of the year will be interesting. Singapore government has underwritten the venture for the initial years so expect to be flooded with good news stories in the Singapore media and diaspora. Would not be surprised if Singapore has an exclusivity clause that will see the end of Disney in the area including Australia.

[@davec1034]

@@TS-pq8km wow.... interesting.

[@tanyamurray0101]

I thought all cruises in Oz and from Oz need to have gratuities included?

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

Yes, technically it's a requirement of Australian Consumer Law. I made a video about this recently: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWm3aISPd9t2jsksi=ftURap0l8PNQpG31

[@calumshaw]

Thanks Adrian, interesting informative vlog. As you know, and you've raised in the past, Australian Consumer Law states that the advertised price of a product must be all inclusive (although delivery fees, which vary are exempt). This would include crew tips. Adding them once on board is illegal in Australia.

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

Not to mention when menu prices don't include the automatic 15-20% gratuity that gets levied on top once the purchase goes through...

[@calumshaw]

​@@TheCruiseandTravelGuyplus the 18% on all drinks aboard Princess cruises.

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

@@calumshaw only on cruises outside of AUS/NZ

[@calumshaw]

@@TheCruiseandTravelGuy ah! Strange. Although I suppose they increase the cost of drinks when cruising here. I certainly paid it last month in Europe.

[@daisy8297]

Disney treats the Australian market as a way to make even more money. They wouldn’t get away with it in the US, so it’s really inappropriate to treat us like second class citizens and price gouge,

[@lynkinealy2926]

I have been on two cruises. The First was The Princess. Ten out of ten. Could Not fault a single thing. The food. Excellent. Food excellent. Services. Excellent. Sleep quality. No noise. Excellent. The Disney cruise three times the price. I'd give six out of ten. Ten. Food was mainly good. One bad restaurant meal. The buffets average. The fresh fruit was tasteless. Communication was difficult. Lots of noise at night. The engine plus another noise. The best thing was the restaurant themed entertainment restaurants. I wouldn't go again. Too expensive. The US dollar wasn't a problem. You just add another fifty percent. Like the euro. The Princess was run to perfection. We had an itinerary sheet at the door every morning. So you don't miss anything. It was my birthday 🎈. I had balloons at the door. Plus a delicious cake. cake. And one hundred dollars in board spending. Disney gave a cup cake for your birthday. No spending money. I understand that it's all the way from the US. So extra costs for then. But too expensive. For what they deliver. PS. The characters are Adorable 🐭

[@benwilson9150]

Do you think the domestic side of cruising is cooling off and same with going to NZ and the South Pacific, we have been there done that and it seems reduced destination per cruise as seasons go by and along with USD changes onboard we are loosing interest and preferring to cruise elsewhere?

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

I think there's a bit of fatigue with itineraries, it's much of the same. The USD issue certainly contributes as well... people figure they've already paid for the cruise, it doesn't make much sense to be penalised further once onboard to take care of currency conversion fees. At least lines like Princess, Carnival and P&O have instituted AUD as the onboard currency...

[@karenchadwick2257]

Most people are not interested in the same ship. Maybe if they sent the Magic down, it would be a different story.

[@Mike-dg9ib]

I was on that 28th october cruise. I dont think many cared and i certainly wasnt planning to get off. The $250usd credit was generous compared to whar Royal offers for cancelled stops. And thw 20% future discount will ensure i rebook. My child had the time of her life

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

Glad to hear you enjoyed the cruise.

[@claytonpowell]

I like the idea of a highly themed experience - especially at dinners. But I’m not a big Disney fan and the prices are way too high for what you get. This small ship does not offer anywhere near the experience their newer larger ships offer.

[@melissafinlay7528]

I went twice last season and I’m going again in 9 days. Sailing out of Melbourne. I’m Disney obsessed so I would live on the ship if I could 🤣🤣

[@chucknorris8704]

Looks like Disney Cruises in Australia will follow Virgin Voyages lead, and that is: they will GTFO of Australia.

[@amandaklein2609]

Why doesn't Disney offer a season of longer cruises from Auckland to Fiji and French Polynesia? The three day cruises out to sea and back to the original port out of Melbourne and Sydney sound so boring when there is the option to island hop across the South Pacific! It seems like Disney is missing out on an opportunity to offer itineraries that are actually interesting on the Wonder, once it arrives to New Zealand/Australia (other than the Pacific Crossing).

[@markeaston7353]

Out of curiosity I would definitely give Disney a try IF it was even close to being price competitive. But it's not, so I am more likely to spend my cruise dollars on other cruise lines.

[@judithstrachan9399]

My thinking exactly. If they offered a HUGE discount (closer to 60% than 30) I’d like to try it. IF they can quote in AUD & stick to it.

[@rosereed8053]

I'm going to give it a go this year as the 30% discount was great and I became a disney adult after 1 trip to disney world earlier this year. Unless it's extremely amazing I'll be back to jumping from cruise line to cruise line to find my best fit 😊

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

Hope you enjoy it! It was definitely a fun and unique experience. For me, I found one and done was good lol

[@blacksorrento4719]

I can understand the appeal for families with young children. Other than that, no to all the extra $ add ons. It’s a rort, very American and won’t wash with Australian consumers.

[@thinking4902]

At those prices I would go on a luxury line.

[@CTopharTophar]

Yes I feel, Disney have not done their homework for the Australia market, while there are many Mouseketeers here, we are mostly of age and families here have been hit hard over the last few years. So pricing, onboard extras, US over Au dollar, it all adds up to uncertainty, which many families here would not take a chance on. As for Virgin, well I wouldn’t fly nor cruise with them if it was free. My wife just went to Bali and was a nightmare for her with Virgin. Over booked flight, ( my wife was made to take a later flight as with another Traveller of Sydney.) luggage arriving two days later. I don’t know of a time we have used Virgin and it wasn’t a disaster. Missing connecting flights, missing pick ups, out of hours checks ins, delayed luggage the list goes on. Which is a shame as we do need competition here to give Australia’s greater options and pricing.

[@deneward8194]

I can’t believe their pricing. I wouldn’t bother, I can’t see the value add to justify their over the top pricing.

[@curaeus007]

Great channel.

[@RachelPitt-e1k]

It's ridiculous the pricing

[@utareangara5529]

It really should be in AUD. as it's in Australia

[@khardy1801]

Loved our Disney experience but with the economy, I’d rather go on a cheaper option for now and save any extra to explore other places. But in saying that, a lot of people just don’t have any disposable income at the moment. Certainly struggling to save more this year in comparison to when we were saving up for Disney last season. Disney prices seem overall cheaper this season, probably due to their dynamic pricing and the demand being lower.

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

Definitely worth spending your money elsewhere. The value for money and onboard experience is likely to be better with their local competitors.

[@nonamerooster5413]

Too much money for a Disney Cruise, I don't think I will ever go on one

[@arokh72]

Whilst I love Disney, and would like to experience a Disney cruise, it's the cost that's a major turn off. Why pay the same fare as a 10 night FNQ cruise, on Carnival or Princess, for a 2 night going nowhere type cruise, for a similar cabin class? I've expressed my issues with USD based cruises, on your RCL videos. Whilst I don't expect cruise lines to change their attitude for our relatively small market, bringing a US business attitude to Australians just doesn't work. We have different attitudes and expectations to the US market.

[@Travelling.Over.60]

I would love to but way too expensive for me

[@brucefrytz8611]

Disney is pricing themselves out of the cruise market, just like their theme parks. Even this Yank refuses to drop his hard-earned USD on them.

[@lisacollard]

Not enough school holiday sailings that suit families

[@glenfunston9659]

I went on Disney wonder if Disney brought out a new ship we would cruise on that

[@cassierichardson1966]

I do want to book on Disney but the cost is too much a 2 nighter in an inside cabin would cost more then my current 4 nighter booking that’s in a balcony

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

Yeah exactly... I paid the same price on Disney for an interior guarantee, as I did for a mini suite on Princess with Princess Plus... and on Disney Wonder I paid even more once onboard for drinks and things like popcorn at showtime.

[@craigmoy5428]

Cruising is a price market in Australia.

[@graemeforssberg3986]

I’m waiting until Princess cruises return to Melbourne.

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

Unfortunately Princess has nothing on the cards for Melbourne until at least late 2027/28. They've just announced their new Australian cruise season through to winter 2027 and Melbourne doesn't get a look in (except for one MEL-SYD cruise for 26 nights - an almost full Australian circumnavigation)

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

@@MO-fu7vi but you’ll have plenty of opportunities to cruise onboard Disney in that time 🙂 what’s your favourite of Disney’s ships?

[@SuperMario-Scriptwriter]

We are writing and warming you regarding our recent experience on the Celebrity Edge Cruise to the Great Barrier, dated 22/10/2024. Upon our return home, I was diagnosed with a throat infection and still have it a week later, which my doctor confirmed is likely due to inhaling soot from the ship’s engines while we were on the sun loungers. Additionally, my wife suffered from nausea and dizziness during our time on board detracting significantly from what was supposed to be an enjoyable experience. I also have a video documenting the heavy soot situation, which I can provide upon request. The Captain has been informed of our concerns; however, we feel it is important to formally request a full refund due to the serious health issues we encountered. Considering the circumstances, we believe this is a reasonable resolution. I also have a video documenting the heavy soot situation, which I can provide upon request. Thank you for your understanding, and we eagerly await for you to caution your Viewers. We appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to your prompt response.

[@pmacgowan]

Too expensive, also I think they may be violating Aus Consumer Law in regards to gratuities

[@suave-rider]

for such an old boat the fares leave something to be desired.

[@anneoreilly9007]

She is a very well preserved lady and not that old. Disney cruise ships get a lot of compliments for their sleek design acompared to the new Cruise ships that look like floating buildings. The interiors are just as sleek and updated, as good as new. In the 70's, there were cruise ships that served in WW2, that was old.😂

[@judithstrachan9399]

@@anneoreilly9007I was on Oriana (P&O) on what ended up being one of her last cruises. Now that was an old, well-preserved ship.

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

She is definitely maintained to an incredibly high standard, and some of her public areas are very modern. Elevators are small (tiny actually) and some accessibility issues exist. I didn't notice many automatic doors to the outdoors, and saw plenty of parents with prams struggling to emerge at various times.

[@anneoreilly9007]

@@TheCruiseandTravelGuy generally accessibility is not the best in the USA overall. There were a lot of doors that you tap a side button and they opened.

[@KateS1172]

I don’t think I’ll ever cruise in Disney.

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

It’s quite niche… the adult experience is really excellent on the whole though, which makes it an interesting proposition 🧐

[@tjmfs1981]

Disney Cruises are way way too expensive, especially in the current economic climate. Also, why did they bring the oldest ship which was here last year. Bring a new ship each year.

[@laurenlnb2386]

I took the new years cruise this year for 6 nights was great until my 2 teens didnt listen to me about double the money for AUS $$... Good thing i had savings... $1,000 extra... Not happy... Never again unless it comes to South Australia

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

Eek! 😥 that sounds expensive

[@scottsworld]

Aussies really can't stand that (not even remotely genuine) saccharine sweet FAKE niceness that Disney (& US services) do. Add on the price, and it's obvious.

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

It did somtimes feel like being in the twilight zone...

[@bigtones2575]

Disney is ridiculously expensive

[@CyeOutsider]

Disney just doesnt interest me at all. I feel like its more of an American thing.

[@ingridmccarthy0707]

Not my cup of tea - especially at those prices! I'll leave them to other passengers.

[@DJ99777]

Sounds like a colt.

[@utareangara5529]

nearly $3000 for 3 days? thats a joke right?

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

Yeah it's pretty ridiculous... the word is that Disney is offering some steep employee discounts on many of the local Aussie sailings too, not a good sign for the ship's load factors.

[@carolynrose9522]

I pass

[@Adam-Adamson]

Fly to Japan go to Disney there cheaper and far far better!

[@pab742]

Love the look of the ships but Disney is not for me.

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

The ship is beautiful 🤩

[@maetherabbit9999]

If you're not into Disney and you are on an average wage, Disney cruise isn't worth it. Disney isn't shy about only wanting people who have money. It's just not for you.

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

lol I much prefer spending significantly more of my "average wage" on things like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2jSlWR_hdaMd6M 🤩

[@aubattler]

Disney Cruise lines is a rip off, with very little to offer onboard except costume characters running around and shows at night

[@BrendaVanderwey]

Gratuities are not forced here in Australia, go and get them removed, your not forced to pay them here from Aus. Total bull shit

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

Huh?

[@maetherabbit9999]

Correct. And a lot of people did opt out.

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

Yeahhhh, so in my video I never said gratuities onboard were forced. So the “total BS” comment is, ironically, total BS. Brenda also completely glossed over the fact that Disney doesn’t tell you that you can remove the tips, or that the actual inclusion of them is basically in essence against Australian Consumer Law. Oh and if you want to talk about forced gratuities onboard, then why don’t you take a look at what happens when you order a beverage - did you know that it includes an extra charge allocated to gratuities and that you can’t have that removed? 🙃 Anyway, you guys should actually watch my other video if you haven’t already: What We're Not Being Told About Cruise Fares When Booking | Australian Consumer Law and the ACCC kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWm3aISPd9t2jsk

[@gandjconway30]

Not good value for money for me!

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

Terrible value for money, and Australians are voting with their wallets, by directing their bookings elsewhere.

[@chairmandan1794]

I stay away from the woke house of mouse!!!

[@aussiefarmer6012]

Go woke go broke, Disney doesn't align with my values. Disney is gouging Australians like all the cruise lines but have taken it to the next level. Would never sail with them at any price.