Cruises from Sydney
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 major will dock at the Oversease Passenger Cruise Terminal in Circular Quay, with the remainder docking at the White Bay Cruise Terminal in Roselle. 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: www.airportlink.com.au/trip-information/price/. 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: www.cruiseagency.com.au/news/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.
8-day Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 8
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Lifou, Mystery Island, Noumea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
sold out
Twin
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Triple
sold out
Quad
sold out
- Single: sold out
- Twin: sold out
- Triple: sold out
- Quad: sold out
3-day Getaway
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$788 pp
Twin
$416 pp
Triple
$909 pp
Quad
$1,345 pp
- Single: $788 pp
- Twin: $416 pp
- Triple: $909 pp
- Quad: $1,345 pp
3-day 90s Getaway
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$839 pp
Twin
$442 pp
Triple
$442 pp
Quad
$395 pp
- Single: $839 pp
- Twin: $442 pp
- Triple: $442 pp
- Quad: $395 pp
4-day Moreton Island
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$1,041 pp
Twin
$543 pp
Triple
$513 pp
Quad
$515 pp
- Single: $1,041 pp
- Twin: $543 pp
- Triple: $513 pp
- Quad: $515 pp
3-day Comedy Getaway
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$845 pp
Twin
$445 pp
Triple
$377 pp
Quad
$346 pp
- Single: $845 pp
- Twin: $445 pp
- Triple: $377 pp
- Quad: $346 pp
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
$2,471 pp
Twin
$1,258 pp
Triple
$950 pp
Quad
sold out
- Single: $2,471 pp
- Twin: $1,258 pp
- Triple: $950 pp
- Quad: sold out
4-day Moreton Island
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney (white Bay), Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$2,629 pp
Twin
$1,337 pp
Triple
$996 pp
Quad
sold out
- Single: $2,629 pp
- Twin: $1,337 pp
- Triple: $996 pp
- Quad: sold out
Northern Explorer
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 17
Itinerary: At Sea, Brisbane, Willis Island, Port Douglas, Cairns, Darwin, Kimberley Coast (Scenic Cruising), Broome, Exmouth, Fremantle (tours to Perth)
Single
sold out
Twin
sold out
Triple
sold out
Quad
sold out
- Single: sold out
- Twin: sold out
- Triple: sold out
- Quad: sold out
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
sold out
Twin
sold out
Triple
sold out
Quad
sold out
- Single: sold out
- Twin: sold out
- Triple: sold out
- Quad: sold out
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
Single
sold out
Twin
sold out
Triple
sold out
Quad
sold out
- Single: sold out
- Twin: sold out
- Triple: sold out
- Quad: sold out
Australia Seacation
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 2
Itinerary: Sydney, Brisbane
Single
sold out
Twin
sold out
Triple
sold out
Quad
sold out
- Single: sold out
- Twin: sold out
- Triple: sold out
- Quad: sold out
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
Single
sold out
Twin
sold out
Triple
sold out
Quad
sold out
- Single: sold out
- Twin: sold out
- Triple: sold out
- Quad: sold out
8-day Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 8
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Lifou, Mystery Island, Noumea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$4,276 pp
Twin
$2,195 pp
Triple
$1,313 pp
Quad
$1,084 pp
- Single: $4,276 pp
- Twin: $2,195 pp
- Triple: $1,313 pp
- Quad: $1,084 pp
9-day Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 9
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Noumea, Mystery Island, Vila, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney (white Bay)
Single
sold out
Twin
sold out
Triple
$1,123 pp
Quad
$1,041 pp
- Single: sold out
- Twin: sold out
- Triple: $1,123 pp
- Quad: $1,041 pp
4-day Moreton Island
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$1,427 pp
Twin
$736 pp
Triple
$769 pp
Quad
sold out
- Single: $1,427 pp
- Twin: $736 pp
- Triple: $769 pp
- Quad: sold out
4-day Moreton Island
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney (white Bay), Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$1,212 pp
Twin
$628 pp
Triple
$910 pp
Quad
$807 pp
- Single: $1,212 pp
- Twin: $628 pp
- Triple: $910 pp
- Quad: $807 pp
3-day Getaway
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$807 pp
Twin
$426 pp
Triple
$409 pp
Quad
$398 pp
- Single: $807 pp
- Twin: $426 pp
- Triple: $409 pp
- Quad: $398 pp
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
$1,005 pp
Twin
$525 pp
Triple
$474 pp
Quad
$438 pp
- Single: $1,005 pp
- Twin: $525 pp
- Triple: $474 pp
- Quad: $438 pp
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
$732 pp
Twin
$389 pp
Triple
$343 pp
Quad
$321 pp
- Single: $732 pp
- Twin: $389 pp
- Triple: $343 pp
- Quad: $321 pp
8-day Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 8
Itinerary: Sydney (white Bay), Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Noumea, Mystery Island, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$1,645 pp
Twin
$880 pp
Triple
$831 pp
Quad
$784 pp
- Single: $1,645 pp
- Twin: $880 pp
- Triple: $831 pp
- Quad: $784 pp
