is Australian cruising getting worse?

Cruising in Australia used to be the ultimate holiday, but lately, it feels like we are paying more and getting less. With iconic brands leaving, costs skyrocketing, and our local itineraries shrinking, what is actually going on? In this video, we dive into the hard data to find out why the Australian cruise market is drastically changing. We uncover the truth behind the loss of P&O Australia, the new government tax hikes, and the ultimate physical bottleneck: why massive mega-ships like the Icon of the Seas are essentially blocked from entering Sydney Harbour. If you love cruising and want to know what the future holds for the Aussie market, make sure to hit that Subscribe button! 🛳️ WATCH NEXT: Where Should Sydney's 3rd Cruise Terminal Go?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Sy8VGHb-Uc Is this Island the future of Australian Cruising?: https://youtu.be/ZFDquQ5KSM8 ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Is Australian Cruising Dying? 0:33 - The Brands and Ships We Lost (RIP P&O) 2:43 - The Money Trap: Government Taxes & Union Red Tape 4:50 - The Data: Where Are Aussies Cruising Instead? 5:49 - New Destinations & The ACA Strategy 7:59 - The Sydney Bottleneck: Why Mega-Ships Can't Visit 🔗 AFFILIATE LINKS: These links provide a small commission to me at no extra cost to you, and these are products I personally use or recommend. • Get VidIQ to grow your channel faster: https://vidiq.com/CruiseySeadays • Cyber security (NordVPN): https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=612&aff_id=139575&url_id=14830 • 24/7 Facebook live feed: https://upstream.so/?ref=danny (Use code: UPT20 for 20% off) Disclaimer: At the time of upload, unless otherwise specified, I do not have any affiliation with any other businesses mentioned in this video or description. This is subject to change without notice. 📱 FIND US HERE: • Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cruiseyseadays • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruiseyseadays • Facebook: https://facebook.com/cruiseyseadays • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruiseyseadays • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cruiseyseadays • Contact: Cruisey@Cruiseyseadays.com 🎞️ STOCK FOOTAGE: Stock footage sourced from Pixabay.com, Pexels.com, vidsplay.com, and Vecteezy.com. (Attributions included where required). #CruiseAustralia #SydneyHarbour #CruiseNews #POCruises #RoyalCaribbean