I've booked a 3 nighter to Eden on the Edge next April & a 12 nighter to Fiji on the Carnival Adventure. This year I was on the gorgeous Crown Princess to FNQ and on the Carnival Splendor. Cruises have become a lot more expensive and I'm sad there aren't many from Melbourne anymore. I used to be able to afford a mini suite now I'm mostly in an inside cabin. Thanks for all your info! Can't wait to hear how Carnival will handle the take over of the 2 P&O ships and hopefully the food & entertainment will be better!
Thanks! for the bloopers 😅❤ I've only started looking into cruises and this has useful 'insider' tips and info. Also very relateable as you're an Aussie who cruises yourself.
No special prices for solo cruisers,and now that p&o are going to be taken over by carnival,and WONT pay out military OBC iwont be sailing on any of them
Well, where are the Melbourne departures. I know, gone. If you’ve got a problem with docks available in Sydney then they should make Melbourne their home. Are port visits back for Noumea? Just wondering, not that I want to go there. It’s ridiculous, if you would like to go to south ports and your from Melbourne, then you have to go to Sydney to do so. Hope Carnival improve the food on the P&O ships and at no added costs.
I booked the Adventure for the South Australia one for February 7th as that is a super cruise and I was down there on Brilliance last year and I loved that one and have some others booked on Adventure and 1 on Ovation who is a beauty to sail on
Going on a Christmas Cruise with the Family next year but it will be our last cruise on Encounter and our very last cruise ever will be on Celebrity Edge to Alaska in 2026
Sadly we are all booked out for this year, and almost for 2026 booked very early. Yes it’s all about supply and demand. I will keep an eye out for last minute, drop n go though, as we just love cruising, Don’t mind doubling up on places we have already been to, to us it’s more about the journey, people you meet along the way. When you factor in, accom, food, entertainment & convenience = Value +
My favourite night on a cruise ship is drink like a pirate night. Everyone dresses up as a pirate and you go round drinking heaps of rum. What an event.
I think i'll hold out for boxing day, and see whats on offer then. My ball park for a good deal is usually $100 pp per day, without any extras. If you do your research, it's entirely possible to find those good deals. My mum, two of my kidults, and I booked a 33 day Princess cruise for September 2026. We booked the plus fare for two of us, and took advantage of their recent 3rd and 4th free sale, which bought it down to $132 pp p/day. If we just booked the standard fare it would have been about $97 pp p/day. We're also sailing to NZ on 13th Jan with Princess, South Pac in August with P&O, and circumnavigating Australia in September/October next year with Princess. All of those cruises are at a similar price point to our 2026 cruise. The biggest challenge I have is negotiating my leave 🫤 🤷♀️
Can you please explain WHY Fremantle has been pretty much IGNORED for the future?? I'm having to pay an extra thousand dollars for flights, etc., just to BOARD a ship leaving from Brisbane or Sydney!! Sooooo frustrating!
Yeah - I can unfortunately 😔 I have been discussing these issues for months. Check out the video linked below - I also have an entire playlist about Australia’s cruise industry problems on the channel. Is Carnival Ignoring Australia’s Other Cities? 2026/2027 Itinerary Release: What You Need to Know! th-cam.com/video/UcFFRnp912Y/w-d-xo.html
@TheCruiseandTravelGuy Thanks for your speedy response! We probably need to prompt our lack lustre state government tourism sector to throw these companies a BIG juicy bone! They do very little in THIS state to promote tourism as it is!! Meanwhile 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞
That does not cut it Adrian. It is actively discriminatory against disabled travellers, as it demands disabled travellers have to jump through extra hoops, on your site, just to find out the same type of basic pricing information for disabled accessible cabins, when able bodied travellers do not need to submit a form to find out basic pricing info for non-disabled accessible cabins.
@@t4N9410oR I'm incredibly disappointed that you feel that way. I'm also saddened that you've suggested my website is "actively discriminatory". That is simply not the case. Had you asked for clarification, before writing this comment, I would have informed you that it is standard practice for cruise lines not to offer accessible cabins via online platforms. Most usually, these need to be booked via a call centre when booking direct, or via a travel agent. There are reasons for this, including ensuring that passengers booking an accessible cabin have a genuine need for one and don't otherwise take an accessible cabin away from someone with genuine requirements. I think you would agree this is an important safety net to ensure the system isn't abused when accessible cabins are already so limited in number. I appreciate that there are challenges that disabled travellers face. By the same token, I'm really, really disappointed that you've decided to label my website (and by virtue, my business and me) as discriminatory.
I've booked a 3 nighter to Eden on the Edge next April & a 12 nighter to Fiji on the Carnival Adventure. This year I was on the gorgeous Crown Princess to FNQ and on the Carnival Splendor. Cruises have become a lot more expensive and I'm sad there aren't many from Melbourne anymore. I used to be able to afford a mini suite now I'm mostly in an inside cabin. Thanks for all your info! Can't wait to hear how Carnival will handle the take over of the 2 P&O ships and hopefully the food & entertainment will be better!
I love this video idea of letting us know about good cruise deals here in Australia 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks! for the bloopers 😅❤ I've only started looking into cruises and this has useful 'insider' tips and info. Also very relateable as you're an Aussie who cruises yourself.
Your bloopers are the best. 😂😂😂😂
😂 glad you enjoy them
You put a lot of work into this presentation , well done Adrian. ❤ from Queensland
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks Adrian, your channel is a great resource for Australian cruisers.
Cheers! Glad you find it helpful.
This is perfect to increase interest in the itineraries.
Some great deals ❤❤ sadly we can't book another cruise for those dates with having our 90s cruise in a couple months. But wish we could hehe
No special prices for solo cruisers,and now that p&o are going to be taken over by carnival,and WONT pay out military OBC iwont be sailing on any of them
Well, where are the Melbourne departures. I know, gone. If you’ve got a problem with docks available in Sydney then they should make Melbourne their home. Are port visits back for Noumea? Just wondering, not that I want to go there. It’s ridiculous, if you would like to go to south ports and your from Melbourne, then you have to go to Sydney to do so. Hope Carnival improve the food on the P&O ships and at no added costs.
Noumea is back in the mix now - cruise ships returned in November.
I booked the Adventure for the South Australia one for February 7th as that is a super cruise and I was down there on Brilliance last year and I loved that one and have some others booked on Adventure and 1 on Ovation who is a beauty to sail on
Sounds like you've got some great cruises booked! Hope you have a wonderful time on each.
@@TheCruiseandTravelGuy I certainly will as well as Crown Princess going round Australia in September and October for 28 days
Why can't any cruises go straight to Vanuatu and concentrate on doing more shores there? Or go to Darwin along FNQ?
Totally agree - I think cruise lines would get a lot of mileage out of varying their itineraries a little more than they do at the moment.
Going on a Christmas Cruise with the Family next year but it will be our last cruise on Encounter and our very last cruise ever will be on Celebrity Edge to Alaska in 2026
Alaska on Edge will be absolutely incredible.
We have an 11 night Princess booked for March - Sydney to Perth.Then we have a 14 night NCl Tokyo to Seoul in July 8-)
Very nice!
Will you be reviewing Anthem of the seas anytime soon please? We are booked for next Dec
I am planning on it! Stay tuned.
@TheCruiseandTravelGuy amazing! I can't watch anyone else's reviews after watching yours, so I'll wait with bated breath!
Sadly we are all booked out for this year, and almost for 2026 booked very early.
Yes it’s all about supply and demand. I will keep an eye out for last minute, drop n go though, as we just love cruising, Don’t mind doubling up on places we have already been to, to us it’s more about the journey, people you meet along the way. When you factor in, accom, food, entertainment & convenience = Value +
Couldn’t agree more! Sometimes it’s just about the cruising, and the journey ☺️
My favourite night on a cruise ship is drink like a pirate night. Everyone dresses up as a pirate and you go round drinking heaps of rum. What an event.
Sounds like my kinda night.
Quantum & Ovation not viable $ US
Yeah, that’s why I mentioned that specifically. It’s definitely something to keep in mind when searching for a good value cruise.
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Hello Adrian I have a Princess cruise in October around Japan do I have to pay a crew appreciation fee
Hi Bradley - yes, typically. Did you book the cruise in Australia?
@TheCruiseandTravelGuy Hello Adrian yes I book at Flight Centre Queensland early last Year
I think i'll hold out for boxing day, and see whats on offer then. My ball park for a good deal is usually $100 pp per day, without any extras. If you do your research, it's entirely possible to find those good deals. My mum, two of my kidults, and I booked a 33 day Princess cruise for September 2026. We booked the plus fare for two of us, and took advantage of their recent 3rd and 4th free sale, which bought it down to $132 pp p/day. If we just booked the standard fare it would have been about $97 pp p/day. We're also sailing to NZ on 13th Jan with Princess, South Pac in August with P&O, and circumnavigating Australia in September/October next year with Princess. All of those cruises are at a similar price point to our 2026 cruise. The biggest challenge I have is negotiating my leave 🫤 🤷♀️
Nice work. I’m also doing the nz 13Jan. First time on princess, the plus option is very good value. Almost there 🎉🍺
@topshelfcleaning1 January will be my first time on Princess too. I can't wait!
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Can you please explain WHY Fremantle has been pretty much IGNORED for the future??
I'm having to pay an extra thousand dollars for flights, etc., just to BOARD a ship leaving from Brisbane or Sydney!! Sooooo frustrating!
Yeah - I can unfortunately 😔 I have been discussing these issues for months. Check out the video linked below - I also have an entire playlist about Australia’s cruise industry problems on the channel.
Is Carnival Ignoring Australia’s Other Cities? 2026/2027 Itinerary Release: What You Need to Know!
th-cam.com/video/UcFFRnp912Y/w-d-xo.html
@TheCruiseandTravelGuy Thanks for your speedy response! We probably need to prompt our lack lustre state government tourism sector to throw these companies a BIG juicy bone! They do very little in THIS state to promote tourism as it is!! Meanwhile 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞
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No way to make a booking using your site Adrian, as there is no filter to only show disabled accessible rooms and prices.
That’s what Cynthia is for ☺️ complete the form on the home page and she’ll be able to help you one on one.
That does not cut it Adrian.
It is actively discriminatory against disabled travellers, as it demands disabled travellers have to jump through extra hoops, on your site, just to find out the same type of basic pricing information for disabled accessible cabins, when able bodied travellers do not need to submit a form to find out basic pricing info for non-disabled accessible cabins.
@@t4N9410oR I'm incredibly disappointed that you feel that way. I'm also saddened that you've suggested my website is "actively discriminatory". That is simply not the case.
Had you asked for clarification, before writing this comment, I would have informed you that it is standard practice for cruise lines not to offer accessible cabins via online platforms. Most usually, these need to be booked via a call centre when booking direct, or via a travel agent.
There are reasons for this, including ensuring that passengers booking an accessible cabin have a genuine need for one and don't otherwise take an accessible cabin away from someone with genuine requirements. I think you would agree this is an important safety net to ensure the system isn't abused when accessible cabins are already so limited in number.
I appreciate that there are challenges that disabled travellers face. By the same token, I'm really, really disappointed that you've decided to label my website (and by virtue, my business and me) as discriminatory.
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This looks like a fun night 🤣
Nothing suitable or appealing for us sadly in this lot 😞
Ohhh. Keep an eye out! You might find something soon - those last minute deals can be good (if there’s availability…)