Ahoy there, Bernie!
Thanks for cruising by planDisney with your questions. I just answered a similar question from a Guest from Australia and told her how popular Australian itineraries are; thanks for proving my point!
So, based on what I see in
2025 regarding cruises departing from Melbourne, I hoping we can expect 2026 itineraries to be released in the next wave of announcements, which should be soon! Itineraries are usually released 15-18 months in advance though lately, they seem to be released sooner. I wish there were a "notify me" type feature on the Disney Cruise Line website, but currently, there is not. So, I encourage you to do what I do and keep watching the
Disney Parks Blog since announcements usually appear there first. If you are an Instagram user, the
Disney Cruise Line account shares the latest news, too.
Remember, once new itineraries are announced they typically become available to book five to seven days later. Reservations become available based on
Castaway Club status, so make sure to know exactly which date you can book. Once you make your reservation, don't forget to take advantage of your
status when making reservations for Port Adventures and onboard activities requiring reservations.
I hope this information helps you sail away soon, Bernie! Let us know if you have other questions as you plan your vacation.
Wishing you many magical memories,
Shannon