Tonight on Deb & Matt Chat Wednesday Live, we’re breaking down a huge week in cruise news — including a major Royal Caribbean deployment leak for Australia’s 2027–28 season.
Here’s what we’re covering:
🚢 A Royal Caribbean “oopsie” that revealed which ships are coming to Australia for 2027–28
🏰 Disney Cruise Line says farewell to Australia as Disney Wonder departs
🇦🇺 A new ultra-luxury winter season for Australia with Seven Seas Navigator from Regent Seven Seas Cruises
⚓ Federal inspectors board Carnival Encounter after allegations — Carnival says “no deficiencies found”
💰 Activist investor Elliott pushes for major changes at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
🛳 Norwegian orders multiple new ships through 2037, including 227,000-ton vessels
🚢 Carnival Encounter enters dry dock
This is one of the most significant weeks for Australian cruising in 2026 — and we’re unpacking what it all means for future deployments, ship sizes, luxury cruising and market direction.
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