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.
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.
Note: all prices displayed are Per Person prices.
| Date | Cruise Line | Ship / Nights / Ports | Single | Twin | Triple | Quad |
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| 25 Jan 2020 |  |
Ship: Pacific Explorer Nights: 3 Ports: Sydney, Syd Harbour Mooring, Sydney; |
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| 27 Jan 2020 |  |
Ship: Ruby Princess Nights: 12 Ports: Sydney, Bay Of Islands, Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, Akaroa, Dunedin (port Chalmers), Fiordland Natl Park Cruising New Zealand, Sydney; |
$ 3,479 Details |
$ 1,749 Details |
$ 5,272 Details |
$ 4,632 Details |
| 28 Jan 2020 |  |
Ship: Carnival Splendor Nights: 9 Ports: Sydney, Noumea, Lifou, Mystery Island, Isle Of Pines, Sydney; |
$ 1,834 Details |
$ 922 Details |
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| 28 Jan 2020 | |
Ship: Pacific Explorer Nights: 14 Ports: Sydney, Cairns, Dili, Bali (benoa), Lombok (lembar), Singapore; |
$ 1,946 Details |
$ 980 Details |
$ 876 Details |
$ 826 Details |
| 02 Feb 2020 |  |
Ship: Ovation Of The Seas Nights: 11 Ports: Sydney, Bay Of Islands, Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, Dunedin, Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound, Sydney; |
$ 14,858 Details |
$ 7,781 Details |
$ 5,730 Details |
$ 4,689 Details |
| 03 Feb 2020 | |
Ship: Voyager Of The Seas Nights: 2 Ports: Sydney, Sydney; |
$ 704 Details |
$ 394 Details |
$ 362 Details |
$ 346 Details |
| 04 Feb 2020 | |
Ship: Majestic Princess Nights: 8 Ports: Sydney, Melbourne, Port Arthur, Hobart, Hobart, Sydney; |
$ 3,439 Details |
$ 1,726 Details |
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| 05 Feb 2020 | |
Ship: Voyager Of The Seas Nights: 14 Ports: Sydney, Noumea, Mystery Island, Mare, Vila, Suva, Lautoka, Lifou, Sydney; |
$ 2,680 Details |
$ 1,480 Details |
$ 1,290 Details |
$ 1,193 Details |
| 06 Feb 2020 | |
Ship: Carnival Splendor Nights: 4 Ports: Sydney, Moreton Island, Sydney; |
$ 1,343 Details |
$ 674 Details |
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| 07 Feb 2020 |  |
Ship: Celebrity Solstice Nights: 10 Ports: Sydney, Hobart, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Akaroa, Tauranga, Auckland; |
$ 4,679 Details |
$ 2,533 Details |
$ 2,122 Details |
$ 1,914 Details |
| 08 Feb 2020 | |
Ship: Ruby Princess Nights: 3 Ports: Sydney, Sydney; |
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| 10 Feb 2020 | |
Ship: Carnival Splendor Nights: 8 Ports: Sydney, Noumea, Mare, Isle Of Pines, Sydney; |
$ 1,926 Details |
$ 967 Details |
$ 758 Details |
$ 656 Details |
| 11 Feb 2020 | |
Ship: Ruby Princess Nights: 13 Ports: Sydney, Fiordland Natl Park Cruising New Zealand, Dunedin (port Chalmers), Akaroa, Wellington, Napier, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay Of Islands, Sydney; |
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| 12 Feb 2020 | |
Ship: Majestic Princess Nights: 19 Ports: Sydney, Hobart, Melbourne, Adelaide, Margaret River, Fremantle, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore; |
$ 6,427 Details |
$ 3,377 Details |
$ 3,089 Details |
$ 2,679 Details |
| 12 Feb 2020 | |
Ship: Majestic Princess Nights: 4 Ports: Sydney, Hobart, Melbourne; |
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| 12 Feb 2020 | |
Ship: Majestic Princess Nights: 6 Ports: Sydney, Hobart, Melbourne, Adelaide; |
$ 2,246 Details |
$ 1,188 Details |
$ 1,238 Details |
$ 1,586 Details |
| 12 Feb 2020 | |
Ship: Majestic Princess Nights: 10 Ports: Sydney, Hobart, Melbourne, Adelaide, Margaret River, Fremantle; |
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| 13 Feb 2020 | |
Ship: Ovation Of The Seas Nights: 9 Ports: Sydney, Noumea, Mystery Island, Brisbane, Sydney; |
$ 2,131 Details |
$ 1,180 Details |
$ 1,056 Details |
$ 992 Details |
| 17 Feb 2020 |  |
Ship: Queen Elizabeth Nights: 14 Ports: Sydney, Brisbane, Alotau, Rabaul, Cairns, Sydney; |
$ 4,408 Details |
$ 2,554 Details |
$ 3,407 Details |
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| 17 Feb 2020 | |
Ship: Queen Elizabeth Nights: 2 Ports: Sydney, Brisbane; |
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25 Jan 2020
Ship: Pacific Explorer
Nights: 3
Ports: Sydney, Syd Harbour Mooring, Sydney
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08 Feb 2020
Ship: Ruby Princess
Nights: 3
Ports: Sydney, Sydney
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11 Feb 2020
Ship: Ruby Princess
Nights: 13
Ports: Sydney, Fiordland Natl Park Cruising New Zealand, Dunedin (port Chalmers), Akaroa, Wellington, Napier, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay Of Islands, Sydney
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12 Feb 2020
Ship: Majestic Princess
Nights: 4
Ports: Sydney, Hobart, Melbourne
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12 Feb 2020
Ship: Majestic Princess
Nights: 10
Ports: Sydney, Hobart, Melbourne, Adelaide, Margaret River, Fremantle
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17 Feb 2020
Ship: Queen Elizabeth
Nights: 2
Ports: Sydney, Brisbane
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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.
Cruise Ships Departing Sydney
- Carnival Spirit
- Carnival Splendor
- Celebrity Solstice
- Explorer Dream
- Maasdam
- Majestic Princess
- Noordam
- Norwegian Jewel
- Ovation of the Seas
- Pacific Explorer
- Pacific Adventure
- Radiance of the Seas
- Regatta
- Ruby Princess
- Seabourn Encore
- Voyager of the Seas
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.
Cruise Ships Departing Sydney
- Carnival Spirit
- Carnival Splendor
- Celebrity Solstice
- Explorer Dream
- Maasdam
- Majestic Princess
- Noordam
- Norwegian Jewel
- Ovation of the Seas
- Pacific Explorer
- Pacific Adventure
- Radiance of the Seas
- Regatta
- Ruby Princess
- Seabourn Encore
- Voyager of the Seas