Cruises from Sydney
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.
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
Sydney Cruise Statistics
Cruise passengers from New South Wales represent the largest proportion of cruise travellers compared to all other States in Australia. With over 53% of the total cruise passengers coming from NSW.
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.
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
Sydney Cruise Statistics
Cruise passengers from New South Wales represent the largest proportion of cruise travellers compared to all other States in Australia. With over 53% of the total cruise passengers coming from NSW.
Note: all prices displayed are Per Person prices.
| Date | Cruise Line | Ship / Nights / Ports | Single | Twin | Triple | Quad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Oct 2020 |  |
Ship: Carnival Splendor Nights: 3 Ports: Sydney, Sydney; |
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| 12 Oct 2020 | |
Ship: Carnival Splendor Nights: 9 Ports: Sydney, Isle Of Pines, Lifou, Mare, Noumea, Sydney; |
Sold Out |
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| 16 Oct 2020 |  |
Ship: Celebrity Solstice Nights: 2 Ports: Sydney, Sydney; |
$ 680 Details |
$ 385 Details |
$ 360 Details |
$ 348 Details |
| 17 Oct 2020 |  |
Ship: Ovation Of The Seas Nights: 7 Ports: Sydney, Adelaide, Hobart, Sydney; |
$ 1,851 Details |
$ 993 Details |
$ 862 Details |
$ 796 Details |
| 18 Oct 2020 | |
Ship: Celebrity Solstice Nights: 10 Ports: Sydney, Isle Of Pines, Vila, Luganville, Mystery Island, Noumea, Sydney; |
$ 4,034 Details |
$ 2,158 Details |
$ 1,817 Details |
$ 1,568 Details |
| 20 Oct 2020 | |
Ship: Serenade Of The Seas Nights: 10 Ports: Sydney, Brisbane, Willis Island(cruising), Airlie Beach, Newcastle, Sydney; |
$ 3,254 Details |
$ 1,801 Details |
$ 1,477 Details |
$ 1,314 Details |
| 21 Oct 2020 | |
Ship: Carnival Splendor Nights: 8 Ports: Sydney, Isle Of Pines, Mare, Noumea, Sydney; |
Sold Out |
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| 22 Oct 2020 | |
Ship: Voyager Of The Seas Nights: 3 Ports: Sydney, Sydney; |
$ 1,210 Details |
$ 644 Details |
$ 562 Details |
$ 521 Details |
| 24 Oct 2020 | |
Ship: Ovation Of The Seas Nights: 2 Ports: Sydney, Sydney; |
$ 781 Details |
$ 428 Details |
$ 368 Details |
$ 338 Details |
| 25 Oct 2020 | |
Ship: Voyager Of The Seas Nights: 9 Ports: Sydney, Noumea, Mystery Island, Vila, Lifou, Sydney; |
$ 2,373 Details |
$ 1,288 Details |
$ 1,142 Details |
$ 1,069 Details |
| 26 Oct 2020 | |
Ship: Ovation Of The Seas Nights: 13 Ports: Sydney, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Wellington, Napier, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay Of Islands, Sydney; |
$ 3,403 Details |
$ 1,880 Details |
$ 1,590 Details |
$ 1,443 Details |
| 28 Oct 2020 | |
Ship: Celebrity Solstice Nights: 12 Ports: Sydney, Hobart, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Akaroa, Wellington, Picton, Sydney; |
$ 5,457 Details |
$ 2,938 Details |
$ 2,450 Details |
$ 2,134 Details |
| 29 Oct 2020 | |
Ship: Carnival Splendor Nights: 3 Ports: Sydney, Sydney; |
Sold Out |
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| 30 Oct 2020 | |
Ship: Serenade Of The Seas Nights: 11 Ports: Sydney, Picton, Napier, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound, Sydney; |
$ 2,962 Details |
$ 1,683 Details |
$ 1,436 Details |
$ 1,311 Details |
| 01 Nov 2020 | |
Ship: Carnival Splendor Nights: 6 Ports: Sydney, Melbourne, Melbourne, Melbourne, Sydney; |
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| 03 Nov 2020 | |
Ship: Voyager Of The Seas Nights: 10 Ports: Sydney, Lifou, Mystery Island, Vila, Noumea, Isle Of Pines, Sydney; |
$ 2,553 Details |
$ 1,386 Details |
$ 1,223 Details |
$ 1,143 Details |
| 07 Nov 2020 | |
Ship: Carnival Splendor Nights: 10 Ports: Sydney, Mystery Island, Lifou, Isle Of Pines, Noumea, Sydney; |
Sold Out |
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| 08 Nov 2020 | |
Ship: Ovation Of The Seas Nights: 12 Ports: Sydney, Bay Of Islands, Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, Dunedin, Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound, Sydney; |
$ 3,234 Details |
$ 1,780 Details |
$ 1,488 Details |
$ 1,341 Details |
| 09 Nov 2020 | |
Ship: Celebrity Solstice Nights: 14 Ports: Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga, Auckland; |
$ 6,081 Details |
$ 3,326 Details |
$ 2,830 Details |
$ 2,506 Details |
| 10 Nov 2020 | |
Ship: Serenade Of The Seas Nights: 11 Ports: Sydney, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch, Auckland, Bay Of Islands, Sydney; |
$ 2,999 Details |
$ 1,681 Details |
$ 1,424 Details |
$ 1,294 Details |
09 Oct 2020
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 3
Ports: Sydney, Sydney
Sold Out
12 Oct 2020
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 9
Ports: Sydney, Isle Of Pines, Lifou, Mare, Noumea, Sydney
Sold Out
21 Oct 2020
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 8
Ports: Sydney, Isle Of Pines, Mare, Noumea, Sydney
Sold Out
29 Oct 2020
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 3
Ports: Sydney, Sydney
Sold Out
01 Nov 2020
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 6
Ports: Sydney, Melbourne, Melbourne, Melbourne, Sydney
Sold Out
07 Nov 2020
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 10
Ports: Sydney, Mystery Island, Lifou, Isle Of Pines, Noumea, Sydney
Sold Out