Disney Cruise Line sets sail in Australia and New Zealand for the first time

Disney Cruise Line is making its inaugural appearance in Australia and New Zealand with their  Disney Wonder offering ‘Disney Magic at Sea’ sailings for local residents during a limited season from October 2023 through February 2024.

The ‘Disney Magic at Sea’ sailings will bring all of the magic of Disney to one impressive holiday  experience with favourite characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars on board, plus  imaginative dining and spectacular entertainment – all in one cruise. 

The special sailings aboard the Disney Wonder range from two to six nights and will depart from four  home ports: Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, Australia, as well as Auckland, New Zealand.

Josh D’Amaro, Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products enthused “we are so excited to bring the magic of a Disney cruise vacation close to home for guests in  Australia and New Zealand.

“On these limited-time sailings, the ship is the destination, and our amazing Disney Cruise  Line crew can’t wait to welcome guests on board as they are immersed in their favourite stories from  Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars.”

While on board, Disney Cruise Line guests will be immersed in the magic of Disney with  unforgettable character encounters with favourite Disney friends including Captain Mickey Mouse,  Captain Minnie Mouse, Goofy and Pluto, and spectacular entertainment including original Broadway quality shows.

Guests will also enjoy incredible dining experiences with imaginative restaurants including Tiana’s  Place, where guests can meet Princess Tiana herself and enjoy a taste of New Orleans cooking, and Animator’s Palate, an interactive dining experience that celebrates Disney animation.

Children will have their own ‘Frozen’ adventures in Disney’s Oceaneer Club, along with a multi-level  replica of Andy’s Room from ‘Toy Story’ and a place to summon their inner superhero at the Marvel  Super Hero Academy. Adults even have their own exclusive spaces to rest and relax, including the adults-only Quiet Cove pool, sophisticated dining at Palo and the rejuvenating Senses Spa & Salon.

All sailings will include health and safety measures considering up-to-date guidance from public  health authorities in Australia and New Zealand and medical experts. Disney Cruise Line’s current health and safety protocols are outlined on disneycruise.com.   

The inaugural sailing of this limited season departs 28th October, 2023 from Sydney. Bookings open to the general public from Thursday 29th September 2022 at 8am AEST / 11 am NZDT.

For more information on the all new ‘Disney Magic At Sea’ Australia and New Zealand sailing itineraries and booking details, please visit DisneyCruiseLine.com/AUNZ.

Disney Cruise Line launched in 1998 and continues to expand its blueprint for family cruising with a fleet of five ships – the  Disney Wonder, Disney Wish, Disney Magic, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy - and two more ships planned.