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.
9 Night New Zealand Cruise
Ship: Anthem Of The Seas
Nights: 9
Itinerary: Sydney, Bay Of Islands, Tauranga, Napier, Picton, Sydney
Single
$3,971 pp
Twin
$1,978 pp
Triple
$1,814 pp
Quad
$1,690 pp
- Single: $3,971 pp
- Twin: $1,978 pp
- Triple: $1,814 pp
- Quad: $1,690 pp
3-day Getaway
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$815 pp
Twin
$431 pp
Triple
$373 pp
Quad
$345 pp
- Single: $815 pp
- Twin: $431 pp
- Triple: $373 pp
- Quad: $345 pp
New Zealand
Ship: Royal Princess
Nights: 13
Itinerary: At Sea, Bay of Islands, Auckland, Picton, Christchurch (Lyttelton), Dunedin (Port Chalmers), Fiordland National Park (Scenic Cruising), Sydney
Single
$4,773 pp
Twin
$2,703 pp
Triple
$2,391 pp
Quad
$2,203 pp
- Single: $4,773 pp
- Twin: $2,703 pp
- Triple: $2,391 pp
- Quad: $2,203 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
$1,004 pp
Twin
$525 pp
Triple
$463 pp
Quad
$432 pp
- Single: $1,004 pp
- Twin: $525 pp
- Triple: $463 pp
- Quad: $432 pp
5-day Tasmania
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 5
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Hobart, Pt Arthur, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$1,540 pp
Twin
$812 pp
Triple
$738 pp
Quad
$687 pp
- Single: $1,540 pp
- Twin: $812 pp
- Triple: $738 pp
- Quad: $687 pp
3-day Getaway
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney (white Bay), Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney (white Bay)
Single
$805 pp
Twin
$426 pp
Triple
$368 pp
Quad
$340 pp
- Single: $805 pp
- Twin: $426 pp
- Triple: $368 pp
- Quad: $340 pp
8 Night South Pacific Cruise
Ship: Anthem Of The Seas
Nights: 8
Itinerary: Sydney, Noumea, Vila, Mystery Island, Sydney
Single
$3,241 pp
Twin
$1,607 pp
Triple
$1,530 pp
Quad
$1,539 pp
- Single: $3,241 pp
- Twin: $1,607 pp
- Triple: $1,530 pp
- Quad: $1,539 pp
9 Night Australia Wine Cruise
Ship: Celebrity Edge
Nights: 9
Itinerary: Sydney, Hobart, Kangaroo Isl (penneshaw), Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney
Single
$4,220 pp
Twin
$2,021 pp
Triple
$1,876 pp
Quad
$1,801 pp
- Single: $4,220 pp
- Twin: $2,021 pp
- Triple: $1,876 pp
- Quad: $1,801 pp
4-day Moreton Island
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$1,237 pp
Twin
$642 pp
Triple
$623 pp
Quad
$604 pp
- Single: $1,237 pp
- Twin: $642 pp
- Triple: $623 pp
- Quad: $604 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 (white Bay)
Single
$994 pp
Twin
$520 pp
Triple
$458 pp
Quad
$427 pp
- Single: $994 pp
- Twin: $520 pp
- Triple: $458 pp
- Quad: $427 pp
9-day Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 9
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Lifou, Mystery Island, Noumea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$2,814 pp
Twin
$1,465 pp
Triple
$1,385 pp
Quad
$1,312 pp
- Single: $2,814 pp
- Twin: $1,465 pp
- Triple: $1,385 pp
- Quad: $1,312 pp
9-day Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 9
Itinerary: Sydney (white Bay), Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Noumea, Lifou, Vila, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$2,516 pp
Twin
$1,316 pp
Triple
$1,246 pp
Quad
$1,161 pp
- Single: $2,516 pp
- Twin: $1,316 pp
- Triple: $1,246 pp
- Quad: $1,161 pp
Sapphire Coast Seacation
Ship: Royal Princess
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Eden, Sydney
Single
$1,276 pp
Twin
$677 pp
Triple
$611 pp
Quad
$571 pp
- Single: $1,276 pp
- Twin: $677 pp
- Triple: $611 pp
- Quad: $571 pp
9 Night New Zealand Holiday Cruise
Ship: Anthem Of The Seas
Nights: 9
Itinerary: Sydney, Bay Of Islands, Auckland, Tauranga, Sydney
Single
$5,137 pp
Twin
$2,523 pp
Triple
$2,621 pp
Quad
$2,462 pp
- Single: $5,137 pp
- Twin: $2,523 pp
- Triple: $2,621 pp
- Quad: $2,462 pp
12 Night New Zealand Holiday Cruise
Ship: Celebrity Edge
Nights: 12
Itinerary: Sydney, Sydney, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch, Auckland, Bay Of Islands, Sydney
Single
$7,272 pp
Twin
$3,729 pp
Triple
$3,475 pp
Quad
$3,068 pp
- Single: $7,272 pp
- Twin: $3,729 pp
- Triple: $3,475 pp
- Quad: $3,068 pp
New Zealand Holiday
Ship: Royal Princess
Nights: 13
Itinerary: Sydney, Bay of Islands, Auckland, Picton, Christchurch (Lyttelton), Dunedin (Port Chalmers), Fiordland National Park (Scenic Cruising), Sydney
Single
$6,317 pp
Twin
$3,173 pp
Triple
$2,829 pp
Quad
$2,552 pp
- Single: $6,317 pp
- Twin: $3,173 pp
- Triple: $2,829 pp
- Quad: $2,552 pp
4-day Moreton Island
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$1,650 pp
Twin
$849 pp
Triple
$820 pp
Quad
$797 pp
- Single: $1,650 pp
- Twin: $849 pp
- Triple: $820 pp
- Quad: $797 pp
3-day Getaway
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney (white Bay)
Single
$1,060 pp
Twin
$553 pp
Triple
$495 pp
Quad
$447 pp
- Single: $1,060 pp
- Twin: $553 pp
- Triple: $495 pp
- Quad: $447 pp
9 Night New Zealand Holiday Cruise
Ship: Anthem Of The Seas
Nights: 9
Itinerary: Sydney, Picton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Milford Sound, Sydney
Single
$6,071 pp
Twin
$2,956 pp
Triple
$2,945 pp
Quad
$2,707 pp
- Single: $6,071 pp
- Twin: $2,956 pp
- Triple: $2,945 pp
- Quad: $2,707 pp
10-day Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 10
Itinerary: Sydney (white Bay), Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Noumea, Mystery Island, Vila, Lifou, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$2,964 pp
Twin
$1,541 pp
Triple
$1,544 pp
Quad
$1,378 pp
- Single: $2,964 pp
- Twin: $1,541 pp
- Triple: $1,544 pp
- Quad: $1,378 pp
