Disney Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Lines makes their Australian debut in 2023, sending the Disney Wonder down under!
Undeniably Disney Cruises are geared towards the family market - with a range of amenities, shows and experiences onboard aimed towards children.
Disney Wonder
Entering service in 1999, the Disney Wonder is the second ship in Disney's fleet of 'Magic Class' ships.
The Disney Wonder has a passenger capacity of 2,400 passengers and 945 crew.
Disney Cruises are known for their 'steamer' looking ships, and their distinctive musical horns that play a variety of Disney tunes - including 'When You Wish Upon A Star'.
Disney Wonder will sail from Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, arriving down under in October 2023.
Royal Caribbean
Brilliance of the Seas
Brilliance of the Seas is the younger sister to Radiance of the Seas, who may be known to quite a few aussie cruisers. Launched in 2001, Brilliance of the Seas is one of the smaller Royal Caribbean ships with a capacity of 2,543 passengers.
Brilliance of the Seas features include an indoor adult solarium, self-leveling pool tables, and many areas with floor to ceiling windows providing spectacular views from the comfort of inside the ship.
Unlike the larger indoor spaces on Royals other classes of ships, Brilliance's layout is centered around a central atrium which is the bustling heart of the ship.
Brilliance of the Seas will sail from Sydney, starting in October 2023 after a 17 night transpacific cruise from Hawaii.
Virgin Voyages
New brand on the block, Virgin Voyages began sailing in 2020 - with its maiden season interrupted by the covid-19 pandemic - with their first ship 'Scarlet Lady'. Virgin Voyages is an adults only cruise line, marketed to the younger cruise demographic. They focus on a more casual style of vacation for their passengers (called 'sailors') with a range of complementary restaurants onboard to choose from at any time, no drink packages - with juices, softdrink, tea/coffee included, and wifi included in your fare.
Resilient Lady
Resilient Lady is the third ship in the Virgin Voyages fleet, launched in 2023. The ship boasts features including onboard exercise facilities with complementary group exercise classes, over 20 dining choices included in your fare, private Karaoke spaces, a drag bar, and clever cabins where the bed converts to a couch during the day (did we mention the hammocks?)
Resilient Lady sails from Melbourne and Auckland from December 2023.
Princess Cruises
Royal Princess
The Royal Princess, launched in 2012, offers a variety of unique features that set it apart from other ships in its fleet. One of the most notable features is the "SeaWalk," a glass-bottomed walkway that extends over the side of the ship, providing spectacular views of the ocean below.
The ship also boasts a "Movies Under the Stars" screen, where passengers can watch movies and live sporting events outdoors. Another standout feature is the "The Sanctuary," an exclusive, adults-only area on the top deck of the ship that offers a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. Additionally, the ship offers a wide range of dining options, from casual eateries to elegant, fine-dining experiences.
With all of these unique amenities and more, the Royal Princess is a one-of-a-kind cruise experience that is sure to make any vacation unforgettable.
Royal Princess will sail itineraries from Sydney and Auckland, starting October 2023.
With all these new ships to experience, which one are you looking forward to trying the most. Share your thoughts and experiences in the discussion below.
