Overview
- The passenger from Moonee Ponds went overboard at about 4:30 a.m. on November 22 in the Tasman Sea as the ship sailed from Melbourne to Auckland.
- Disney Wonder reversed course and searched for roughly five hours using thermal imaging and deck lookouts but could not locate him.
- Police said it is understood the man jumped and confirmed his body has not been recovered.
- The ship’s captain informed guests during the day, and passengers described the onboard mood as somber after the unsuccessful search.
- The voyage has resumed with arrival in Auckland expected about a day late during one of Disney’s final regional sailings before a pause in 2026–27.