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.
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.
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.
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/
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: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 1,345
Twin
$ 695
Triple
$ 614
Quad
$ 566
Ship: Discovery Princess
Nights: 14
Itinerary: Sydney, Fiordland National Park (Scenic Cruising), Dunedin (Port Chalmers), Picton, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay of Islands, ...
Single
$ 15,573
Twin
$ 4,586
Triple
$ 4,252
Quad
$ 3,957
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary:
Single
$ 816
Twin
$ 430
Triple
$ 379
Quad
$ 349
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 10
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Napier, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay Of Islands, Fun Day At Sea, Fun ...
Single
$ 2,658
Twin
$ 1,404
Triple
$ 1,289
Quad
$ 1,200
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 4
Itinerary:
Single
$ 1,024
Twin
$ 534
Triple
$ 475
Quad
$ 445
Ship: Anthem Of The Seas
Nights: 8
Itinerary: Sydney, Noumea, Vila, Mystery Island, Sydney
Single
$ 3,795
Twin
$ 2,137
Triple
$ 1,749
Quad
$ 1,552
Ship: Celebrity Edge
Nights: 11
Itinerary: Sydney, Newcastle, Airlie Beach, Port Douglas, Willis Island(cruising), Sydney
Single
$ 4,412
Twin
$ 2,457
Triple
$ 2,042
Quad
$ 1,830
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary:
Single
$ 884
Twin
$ 464
Triple
$ 398
Quad
$ 367
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 10
Itinerary:
Single
$ 3,080
Twin
$ 1,598
Triple
$ 1,727
Quad
$ 1,191
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
$ 2,837
Twin
$ 1,476
Triple
$ 1,525
Quad
$ 1,220
Ship: Anthem Of The Seas
Nights: 9
Itinerary: Sydney, Picton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound, Sydney
Single
$ 6,224
Twin
$ 3,359
Triple
$ 2,704
Quad
$ 2,367
Ship: Discovery Princess
Nights: 14
Itinerary: Sydney, Bay of Islands, Auckland, Tauranga, Picton, Dunedin (Port Chalmers), Fiordland National Park (Scenic Cruising), ...
Single
sold out
Twin
$ 5,056
Triple
$ 4,658
Quad
$ 4,209
Ship: Celebrity Edge
Nights: 13
Itinerary: Sydney, Bay Of Islands, Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound, Milf ...
Single
$ 7,328
Twin
$ 4,089
Triple
$ 3,411
Quad
$ 3,067
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 1,218
Twin
$ 631
Triple
$ 625
Quad
$ 558
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 4
Itinerary:
Single
$ 1,610
Twin
$ 827
Triple
$ 1,066
Quad
$ 682
Ship: Anthem Of The Seas
Nights: 11
Itinerary: Sydney, Picton, Napier, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay Of Islands, Sydney
Single
$ 6,992
Twin
$ 3,768
Triple
$ 3,068
Quad
$ 2,714
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 9
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Noumea, Mystery Island, Lifou, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, S ...
Single
$ 3,367
Twin
$ 1,741
Triple
$ 1,872
Quad
$ 1,413
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 10
Itinerary:
Single
$ 3,470
Twin
$ 1,793
Triple
$ 1,898
Quad
$ 1,261
Ship: Discovery Princess
Nights: 12
Itinerary: Sydney, Suva, Lautoka, Dravuni Island, Sydney
Single
$ 5,736
Twin
$ 3,318
Triple
$ 3,786
Quad
$ 2,950
Ship: Celebrity Edge
Nights: 9
Itinerary: Sydney, Hobart, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney
Single
$ 5,187
Twin
$ 2,815
Triple
$ 2,266
Quad
$ 1,986