Cruises from Sydney
Cruises departing from Sydney open the gateway to some of our local region's most exciting itineraries, ranging from tropical escapes in the South Pacific and Great Barrier Reef to scenic voyages through New Zealand’s fjords and wildlife-rich coastlines. Also available are seasonal repositioning cruises, crossing the Pacific to Hawaii, French Polynesia, and even the US. Popular cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, and Carnival Cruise Line all have sailings out of this port. Each of these cruise lines brings its own unique style, character, and price-point. Take a look at our selection below of cruises from Sydney in 2024, 2025, and 2026 - click on the View button for details and to book.
There are 350 cruises departing from Sydney which you can book.
Cruise lines offering departures from Sydney include Carnival, Celebrity, Cunard, Princess and Royal Caribbean.
Sydney is the largest cruise ship port in Australia with regards to cruise departures. Each year there are over 300 cruise ships that arrive in Sydney Harbour. The majority will dock at the Overseas Passenger Cruise Terminal in Circular Quay, with the remainder docking at the White Bay Cruise Terminal in Rozelle. Getting to your cruise is simple with air, train, bus, and car options available.
All the major local and international cruise lines will be operating cruises ex Sydney during the current cruise season, including Royal Caribbean and P&O Cruises Australia. Some of the most popular cruise ships departing from Sydney include the Ovation of the Seas and the Celebrity Solstice. Cruise Sydney and discover all the sights and attractions that the Harbour City has to offer.
Where do cruises leave from in Sydney?
Larger cruise ships (such as Ovation Of The Seas, Carnival Spirit, and Celebrity Solstice) leave from the Overseas Passenger Terminal which is located at Circular Quay. Other smaller vessels that are able to sail under the Sydney Harbour Bridge (such as Pacific Adventure, Pacific Aria, and Pacific Dawn) will depart from the White Bay Cruise Terminal located in Rozelle.
How to get to the Overseas Passenger Terminal (OPT)
The OPT is located at Circular Quay, immediately adjacent to the Museum Of Contemporary Art (MCA) and the historic Rocks area. If you are arriving for your cruise holiday by car, you can drive right up to the drop-off point in front of the OPT. If you are arriving by train, the best option is Circular Quay train station - approximately 200m from the OPT entrance. For those flying in from interstate, get the Airport Link train from Sydney Airport heading to Circular Quay. The current (September 2019) Airport Link train prices are $19.40 per Adult, and $15.40 per Child (children under the age of 4 travel for free), with the trip taking about 18 minutes - read more here: Airport Link. A taxi from Sydney Airport to the OPT will cost approximately $50 depending on the time of day (travelling during morning or evening peak hours will be more expensive). You can get an Uber from the Sydney Domestic Airport to Circular Quay at rates starting from $37.
How to get to the White Bay Cruise Terminal (WBCT)
This is the main departure terminal for the smaller P&O cruise ships. Access roads leading to the WBCT are restricted during cruise days. You will need to enter via The Crescent, and then proceed along James Craig Road, and then follow the clearly marked signs to the terminal. Unfortunately there is no train station nearby the terminal. If you are arriving by private transport, there is a drop off zone right in front of the terminal. If you are arriving from interstate, we suggest that you get the train from the airport to Central station, and from there get a taxi direct to the cruise terminal (average taxi fare cost about $30 depending on the time of day). For further details on how to get to this terminal, please see this page: How to get to White Bay Cruise Terminal.
Do you need a passport for a cruise in Australia?
No. If you're an Australian citizen and if the cruise ship does not visit any International ports, then you do not need a passport.
Ship: Celebrity Edge
Nights: 11
Itinerary: Sydney, Airlie Beach, Cairns(yorkey's Knob), Willis Island(cruising), Port Douglas, Brisbane, Sydney
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$2,015 pp
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Ship: Celebrity Solstice
Nights: 13
Itinerary: Sydney, Airlie Beach, Cairns(yorkey's Knob), Darwin, Benoa, Singapore
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$3,394 pp
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Southern Australia Explorer
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 8
Itinerary: Sydney, Melbourne, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Hobart
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Southern Australia Explorer
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 11
Itinerary: Sydney, Melbourne, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Hobart, Port Arthur, Sydney
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Ship: Anthem Of The Seas
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Eden, Sydney
Single
$1,851 pp
Twin
$667 pp
Triple
$851 pp
Quad
$727 pp
- Single: $1,851 pp
- Twin: $667 pp
- Triple: $851 pp
- Quad: $727 pp
6-day Melbourne Cup
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 6
Itinerary: Sydney, Melbourne, Melbourne, Melbourne, Sydney
Single
$3,263 pp
Twin
$1,693 pp
Triple
$1,338 pp
Quad
$1,161 pp
- Single: $3,263 pp
- Twin: $1,693 pp
- Triple: $1,338 pp
- Quad: $1,161 pp
Ship: Celebrity Edge
Nights: 12
Itinerary: Sydney, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay Of Islands, Sydney
Single
$17,039 pp
Twin
$8,777 pp
Triple
$7,103 pp
Quad
$6,266 pp
- Single: $17,039 pp
- Twin: $8,777 pp
- Triple: $7,103 pp
- Quad: $6,266 pp
6-day Melbourne Cup
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 6
Itinerary: Sydney, Melbourne, Melbourne, Melbourne, Sydney
Single
$4,743 pp
Twin
$2,435 pp
Triple
$2,158 pp
Quad
$1,825 pp
- Single: $4,743 pp
- Twin: $2,435 pp
- Triple: $2,158 pp
- Quad: $1,825 pp
Ship: Anthem Of The Seas
Nights: 7
Itinerary: Sydney, Noumea, Mystery Island, Sydney
Single
$2,660 pp
Twin
$1,452 pp
Triple
$3,637 pp
Quad
$3,124 pp
- Single: $2,660 pp
- Twin: $1,452 pp
- Triple: $3,637 pp
- Quad: $3,124 pp
Tasmania
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 7
Itinerary: Sydney, Great Oyster Bay & Freycinet Peninsula (scenic Cruising), Port Arthur, Hobart, Hobart, Eden, Sydney
Single
$8,788 pp
Twin
$2,192 pp
Triple
$3,048 pp
Quad
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- Single: $8,788 pp
- Twin: $2,192 pp
- Triple: $3,048 pp
- Quad: sold out
Ship: Anthem Of The Seas
Nights: 10
Itinerary: Sydney, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Picton, Sydney
Single
$11,671 pp
Twin
$6,046 pp
Triple
$4,745 pp
Quad
$2,530 pp
- Single: $11,671 pp
- Twin: $6,046 pp
- Triple: $4,745 pp
- Quad: $2,530 pp
Australia Seacation
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 2
Itinerary: Sydney, Brisbane
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Asia & Australia
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 18
Itinerary: Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, Lombok, Port Kelang (tours To Kuala Lumpur), Penang, Singapore
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Ship: Celebrity Edge
Nights: 5
Itinerary: Sydney, Eden, Hobart, Sydney
Single
$7,847 pp
Twin
$3,838 pp
Triple
$3,221 pp
Quad
$2,818 pp
- Single: $7,847 pp
- Twin: $3,838 pp
- Triple: $3,221 pp
- Quad: $2,818 pp
4-day Moreton Island
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Moreton Island, Sydney
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Ship: Celebrity Edge
Nights: 12
Itinerary: Sydney, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay Of Islands, Sydney
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Ship: Anthem Of The Seas
Nights: 8
Itinerary: Sydney, Noumea, Vila, Mystery Island, Sydney
Single
$3,337 pp
Twin
$1,641 pp
Triple
$1,716 pp
Quad
$1,607 pp
- Single: $3,337 pp
- Twin: $1,641 pp
- Triple: $1,716 pp
- Quad: $1,607 pp
3-day Getaway
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Sydney
Single
$3,234 pp
Twin
$1,639 pp
Triple
$1,174 pp
Quad
$1,235 pp
- Single: $3,234 pp
- Twin: $1,639 pp
- Triple: $1,174 pp
- Quad: $1,235 pp
3-day 80s Getaway
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Sydney
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8-days Tasmania
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 8
Itinerary: Sydney, Hobart, Pt Arthur, Kangaroo Island, Sydney
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