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 347 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.
9-day Great Barrier Reef
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 9
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Airlie Beach, Cairns, Willis Island (onboard Exp.), Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$2,089 pp
Twin
$1,076 pp
Triple
$1,474 pp
Quad
$1,309 pp
- Single: $2,089 pp
- Twin: $1,076 pp
- Triple: $1,474 pp
- Quad: $1,309 pp
Northern Explorer
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 17
Itinerary: Sydney, Brisbane, Willis Island, Port Douglas, Cairns, Darwin, Kimberley Coast (Scenic Cruising), Broome, Exmouth, Fremantle (tours to Perth)
Single
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Round Australia
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 22
Itinerary: Sydney, Brisbane, Willis Island, Port Douglas, Cairns, Darwin, Kimberley Coast (Scenic Cruising), Broome, Exmouth, Fremantle (tours to Perth), Margaret River (Busselton), Albany, Adelaide
Single
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Round Australia
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 24
Itinerary: Sydney, Brisbane, Willis Island, Port Douglas, Cairns, Darwin, Kimberley Coast (Scenic Cruising), Broome, Exmouth, Fremantle (tours to Perth), Margaret River (Busselton), Albany, Adelaide, Melbourne
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Australia Seacation
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 2
Itinerary: Sydney, Brisbane
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Round Australia
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 28
Itinerary: Sydney, Brisbane, Willis Island, Port Douglas, Cairns, Darwin, Kimberley Coast (Scenic Cruising), Broome, Exmouth, Fremantle (tours to Perth), Margaret River (Busselton), Albany, Adelaide, Melbourne, Hobart, Sydney
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8-day Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 8
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Noumea, Mystery Island, Lifou, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$3,671 pp
Twin
$1,892 pp
Triple
sold out
Quad
sold out
- Single: $3,671 pp
- Twin: $1,892 pp
- Triple: sold out
- Quad: sold out
3-day Comedy Getaway
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney (white Bay), Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney (white Bay)
Single
$790 pp
Twin
$417 pp
Triple
sold out
Quad
sold out
- Single: $790 pp
- Twin: $417 pp
- Triple: sold out
- Quad: sold out
Journeys - 10-day New Zealand
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 10
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Cruise Fiordland National Park, Port Chalmers (dunedin), Lyttelton (christchurch), Wellington, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$2,716 pp
Twin
$1,449 pp
Triple
sold out
Quad
sold out
- Single: $2,716 pp
- Twin: $1,449 pp
- Triple: sold out
- Quad: sold out
11 Night Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Ship: Celebrity Edge
Nights: 11
Itinerary: Sydney, Airlie Beach, Cairns(yorkey's Knob), Willis Island(cruising), Port Douglas, Brisbane, Sydney
Single
$23,733 pp
Twin
$8,054 pp
Triple
$10,868 pp
Quad
$10,278 pp
- Single: $23,733 pp
- Twin: $8,054 pp
- Triple: $10,868 pp
- Quad: $10,278 pp
13 Night Australia Cruise
Ship: Celebrity Solstice
Nights: 13
Itinerary: Sydney, Airlie Beach, Cairns(yorkey's Knob), Darwin, Benoa, Singapore
Single
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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
Single
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Twin
$5,305 pp
Triple
$4,669 pp
Quad
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- Single: sold out
- Twin: $5,305 pp
- Triple: $4,669 pp
- Quad: sold out
4-day Moreton Island
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney (white Bay)
Single
$977 pp
Twin
$511 pp
Triple
sold out
Quad
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- Single: $977 pp
- Twin: $511 pp
- Triple: sold out
- Quad: sold out
2-day Getaway
Ship: Carnival Luminosa
Nights: 2
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Brisbane
Single
$479 pp
Twin
$261 pp
Triple
$257 pp
Quad
$255 pp
- Single: $479 pp
- Twin: $261 pp
- Triple: $257 pp
- Quad: $255 pp
3-day Getaway
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$845 pp
Twin
$444 pp
Triple
$380 pp
Quad
$346 pp
- Single: $845 pp
- Twin: $444 pp
- Triple: $380 pp
- Quad: $346 pp
3 Night South Coast Getaway
Ship: Anthem Of The Seas
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Eden, Sydney
Single
$1,342 pp
Twin
$821 pp
Triple
$831 pp
Quad
$726 pp
- Single: $1,342 pp
- Twin: $821 pp
- Triple: $831 pp
- Quad: $726 pp
12 Night New Zealand Cruise
Ship: Celebrity Edge
Nights: 12
Itinerary: Sydney, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay Of Islands, Sydney
Single
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6-day Melbourne Cup
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 6
Itinerary: Sydney (white Bay), Fun Day At Sea, Melbourne, Melbourne, Melbourne, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$3,451 pp
Twin
$1,787 pp
Triple
$1,401 pp
Quad
$1,208 pp
- Single: $3,451 pp
- Twin: $1,787 pp
- Triple: $1,401 pp
- Quad: $1,208 pp
6-day Melbourne Cup
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 6
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Melbourne, Melbourne, Melbourne, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$3,115 pp
Twin
$1,621 pp
Triple
$1,538 pp
Quad
$1,359 pp
- Single: $3,115 pp
- Twin: $1,621 pp
- Triple: $1,538 pp
- Quad: $1,359 pp
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