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Disney Wonder to cruise Australia/New Zealand next year

Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Parks and Resorts, confirmed Disney Wonder will operate a local season in Australia and New Zealand next year.

Helen Hutcheon, Australasia correspondent

September 12, 2022

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D’Amaro’s announcement came immediately after the name of Disney’s sixth ship, Disney Treasure, was revealed at the D23 Expo

First South Pacific voyage

The 2,700-passenger Disney Wonder will make the company’s first voyage through the South Pacific, departing Honolulu on October 13, 2023, for Sydney via American Samoa, Fiji and New Caledonia.

She will return to Honolulu on a 15-night voyage from Sydney on February 16, 2024, via  New Caledonia, Fiji, American Samoa, Kahului and Maui.

Meantime, she will operate cruises in Australia and New Zealand, ranging from two to six nights, with bookings on sale September 29.

Company’s excitement

D’Amaro said Disney Cruise Line is excited to be sailing in the region for the first time.

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

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About the Author

Helen Hutcheon

Australasia correspondent

Helen Hutcheon did her cadetship on a shipping magazine and worked in P&O’s Sydney office for seven years as a public relations journalist.

For 19 years she was deputy editor of Travel Week, which was Australia’s leading trade newspaper that covered major local and international industry events.

In 2008 the late legendary Rama Rebbapragada presented her with an award from Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd ‘in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the cruising industry.’

In 2010 she won the Neil Frazer Award for ‘outstanding contribution to the cruise industry,’ elevating her to CLIA Australasia’s hall of fame.

She has been the Australasia correspondent for Seatrade Cruise Review since 1997 and for Seatrade Insider (now Seatrade Cruise News) since its launch in 2000.

 

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