Christmas Cruises from Sydney
The following collection of Christmas cruises departing from Sydney offer the perfect way to celebrate the festive season while exploring stunning destinations. With incredible ships like Anthem of the Seas, Pacific Adventure, Discovery Princess, and Celebrity Edge in port during the December Christmas period, there’s no shortage of options for an unforgettable holiday at sea. Whether you’re travelling with family, friends, or solo, these cruises combine the magic of Christmas with the joy of exploring beautiful locations, all while enjoying world-class dining, entertainment, and onboard festivities. Celebrate in style and make this Christmas one to remember!
The Christmas holiday period is a popular time for Sydney families with kids to enjoy cruising. With the NSW school holidays in full swing, many parents take the opportunity to treat their children to a festive adventure at sea. Cruises during this time are packed with kid-friendly activities, special holiday-themed events, and even visits from Santa. However, with demand high during this period for Christmas cruises out of Sydney, it’s important to book early to secure the best options and ensure your family enjoys a magical yuletide cruise experience.
10 Night New Zealand Cruise
Ship: Anthem Of The Seas
Nights: 10
Itinerary: Sydney, Picton, Napier, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay Of Islands, Sydney
Single
$4,654 pp
Twin
$2,312 pp
Triple
$2,260 pp
Quad
$2,070 pp
- Single: $4,654 pp
- Twin: $2,312 pp
- Triple: $2,260 pp
- Quad: $2,070 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
$920 pp
Twin
$483 pp
Triple
$433 pp
Quad
$408 pp
- Single: $920 pp
- Twin: $483 pp
- Triple: $433 pp
- Quad: $408 pp
4-day Moreton Island
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$1,154 pp
Twin
$600 pp
Triple
$507 pp
Quad
$461 pp
- Single: $1,154 pp
- Twin: $600 pp
- Triple: $507 pp
- Quad: $461 pp
3-day Comedy Getaway
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney (white Bay), Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$713 pp
Twin
$379 pp
Triple
$337 pp
Quad
$316 pp
- Single: $713 pp
- Twin: $379 pp
- Triple: $337 pp
- Quad: $316 pp
New Zealand
Ship: Discovery Princess
Nights: 14
Itinerary: At Sea, Fiordland National Park (Scenic Cruising), Dunedin (Port Chalmers), Picton, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay of Islands, Sydney
Single
$8,441 pp
Twin
$3,494 pp
Triple
$3,064 pp
Quad
$2,819 pp
- Single: $8,441 pp
- Twin: $3,494 pp
- Triple: $3,064 pp
- Quad: $2,819 pp
Journeys - 10-day New Zealand
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 Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$4,113 pp
Twin
$2,131 pp
Triple
sold out
Quad
sold out
- Single: $4,113 pp
- Twin: $2,131 pp
- Triple: sold out
- 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
Single
$930 pp
Twin
$487 pp
Triple
$527 pp
Quad
$424 pp
- Single: $930 pp
- Twin: $487 pp
- Triple: $527 pp
- Quad: $424 pp
8 Night South Pacific Cruise
Ship: Anthem Of The Seas
Nights: 8
Itinerary: Sydney, Noumea, Vila, Mystery Island, Sydney
Single
$3,446 pp
Twin
$1,685 pp
Triple
$2,102 pp
Quad
$1,929 pp
- Single: $3,446 pp
- Twin: $1,685 pp
- Triple: $2,102 pp
- Quad: $1,929 pp
11 Night Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Ship: Celebrity Edge
Nights: 11
Itinerary: Sydney, Newcastle, Airlie Beach, Cairns(yorkey's Knob), Cairns(yorkey's Knob), Port Douglas, Willis Island(cruising), Sydney
Single
$5,415 pp
Twin
$2,896 pp
Triple
$2,647 pp
Quad
$2,273 pp
- Single: $5,415 pp
- Twin: $2,896 pp
- Triple: $2,647 pp
- Quad: $2,273 pp
3-day Comedy Getaway
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$704 pp
Twin
$374 pp
Triple
$356 pp
Quad
$330 pp
- Single: $704 pp
- Twin: $374 pp
- Triple: $356 pp
- Quad: $330 pp
10-day Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 10
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Noumea, Lifou, Mystery Island, Vila, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney (white Bay)
Single
$3,266 pp
Twin
$1,691 pp
Triple
$3,124 pp
Quad
$1,136 pp
- Single: $3,266 pp
- Twin: $1,691 pp
- Triple: $3,124 pp
- Quad: $1,136 pp
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
$2,764 pp
Twin
$1,440 pp
Triple
$1,463 pp
Quad
$1,170 pp
- Single: $2,764 pp
- Twin: $1,440 pp
- Triple: $1,463 pp
- Quad: $1,170 pp
9 Night New Zealand Holiday Cruise
Ship: Anthem Of The Seas
Nights: 9
Itinerary: Sydney, Picton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Milford Sound, Sydney
Single
$6,799 pp
Twin
$3,008 pp
Triple
$3,215 pp
Quad
$2,761 pp
- Single: $6,799 pp
- Twin: $3,008 pp
- Triple: $3,215 pp
- Quad: $2,761 pp
New Zealand Holiday
Ship: Discovery Princess
Nights: 14
Itinerary: Sydney, Bay of Islands, Auckland, Tauranga, Picton, Dunedin (Port Chalmers), Fiordland National Park (Scenic Cruising), Sydney
Single
$11,360 pp
Twin
$4,199 pp
Triple
$4,378 pp
Quad
$2,845 pp
- Single: $11,360 pp
- Twin: $4,199 pp
- Triple: $4,378 pp
- Quad: $2,845 pp
13 Night New Zealand Holiday Cruise
Ship: Celebrity Edge
Nights: 13
Itinerary: Sydney, Bay Of Islands, Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Milford Sound, Sydney
Single
sold out
Twin
$6,387 pp
Triple
sold out
Quad
$3,605 pp
- Single: sold out
- Twin: $6,387 pp
- Triple: sold out
- Quad: $3,605 pp
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
$3,428 pp
Twin
$1,737 pp
Triple
$1,289 pp
Quad
sold out
- Single: $3,428 pp
- Twin: $1,737 pp
- Triple: $1,289 pp
- Quad: sold out
3-day Getaway
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$1,265 pp
Twin
$655 pp
Triple
$640 pp
Quad
$532 pp
- Single: $1,265 pp
- Twin: $655 pp
- Triple: $640 pp
- Quad: $532 pp
11 Night New Zealand Holiday Cruise
Ship: Anthem Of The Seas
Nights: 11
Itinerary: Sydney, Picton, Napier, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay Of Islands, Sydney
Single
$7,144 pp
Twin
$3,272 pp
Triple
$3,273 pp
Quad
$2,803 pp
- Single: $7,144 pp
- Twin: $3,272 pp
- Triple: $3,273 pp
- Quad: $2,803 pp
10-day Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 10
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Mystery Island, Vila, Lifou, Noumea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$3,454 pp
Twin
$1,785 pp
Triple
sold out
Quad
sold out
- Single: $3,454 pp
- Twin: $1,785 pp
- Triple: sold out
- Quad: sold out
11 Night Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Ship: Celebrity Edge
Nights: 11
Itinerary: Sydney, Airlie Beach, Airlie Beach, Cairns(yorkey's Knob), Cairns(yorkey's Knob), Port Douglas, Willis Island(cruising), Sydney
Single
$4,249 pp
Twin
$2,052 pp
Triple
$1,932 pp
Quad
$1,730 pp
- Single: $4,249 pp
- Twin: $2,052 pp
- Triple: $1,932 pp
- Quad: $1,730 pp
