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: 5
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Hobart, Pt Arthur, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 1,665
Twin
$ 874
Triple
$ 776
Quad
$ 724
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 4
Itinerary:
Single
$ 1,010
Twin
$ 528
Triple
$ 469
Quad
$ 439
Ship: Celebrity Edge
Nights: 12
Itinerary: Sydney, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay Of Islands, Sydney
Single
$ 4,776
Twin
$ 2,706
Triple
$ 2,307
Quad
$ 2,104
Ship: Anthem Of The Seas
Nights: 8
Itinerary: Sydney, Noumea, Vila, Mystery Island, Sydney
Single
$ 3,811
Twin
$ 2,075
Triple
$ 1,707
Quad
$ 1,520
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 959
Twin
$ 499
Triple
$ 452
Quad
$ 419
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary:
Single
$ 1,111
Twin
$ 578
Triple
$ 462
Quad
$ 408
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 10
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Wellington, Lyttelton (christchurch), Port Chalmers (dunedin), C ...
Single
$ 3,070
Twin
$ 1,626
Triple
$ 1,197
Quad
$ 1,131
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 8
Itinerary:
Single
$ 2,450
Twin
$ 1,266
Triple
$ 1,090
Quad
$ 961
Ship: Anthem Of The Seas
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Sydney
Single
$ 2,201
Twin
$ 1,176
Triple
$ 908
Quad
$ 772
Ship: Celebrity Edge
Nights: 12
Itinerary: Sydney, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay Of Islands, Sydney
Single
$ 4,956
Twin
$ 2,808
Triple
$ 2,376
Quad
$ 2,156
Ship: Anthem Of The Seas
Nights: 10
Itinerary: Sydney, Picton, Napier, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay Of Islands, Sydney
Single
$ 5,022
Twin
$ 2,776
Triple
$ 2,236
Quad
$ 1,966
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 4
Itinerary:
Single
$ 991
Twin
$ 518
Triple
$ 462
Quad
$ 434
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 1,331
Twin
$ 688
Triple
$ 608
Quad
$ 560
Ship: Discovery Princess
Nights: 14
Itinerary: Sydney, Fiordland National Park (Scenic Cruising), Dunedin (Port Chalmers), Picton, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay of Islands, ...
Single
sold out
Twin
$ 4,445
Triple
$ 4,041
Quad
$ 3,778
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary:
Single
$ 855
Twin
$ 450
Triple
$ 389
Quad
$ 359
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
$ 3,197
Twin
$ 1,674
Triple
$ 1,311
Quad
$ 1,198
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 4
Itinerary:
Single
$ 991
Twin
$ 518
Triple
$ 462
Quad
$ 434
Ship: Anthem Of The Seas
Nights: 8
Itinerary: Sydney, Noumea, Vila, Mystery Island, Sydney
Single
$ 3,958
Twin
$ 2,150
Triple
$ 1,757
Quad
$ 1,558
Ship: Celebrity Edge
Nights: 11
Itinerary: Sydney, Newcastle, Airlie Beach, Port Douglas, Willis Island(cruising), Sydney
Single
$ 4,106
Twin
$ 2,309
Triple
$ 1,937
Quad
$ 1,751
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary:
Single
$ 893
Twin
$ 469
Triple
$ 402
Quad
$ 369