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.
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
$1,942 pp
Twin
$1,028 pp
Triple
sold out
Quad
sold out
- Single: $1,942 pp
- Twin: $1,028 pp
- Triple: sold out
- Quad: sold out
10-DAY GREAT BARRIER REEF
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 10
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Airlie Beach, Cairns, Port Douglas, Willis Island (onboard Exp.), Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$2,282 pp
Twin
$1,174 pp
Triple
sold out
Quad
sold out
- Single: $2,282 pp
- Twin: $1,174 pp
- Triple: sold out
- Quad: sold out
3-DAY GETAWAY
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$797 pp
Twin
$421 pp
Triple
$363 pp
Quad
$335 pp
- Single: $797 pp
- Twin: $421 pp
- Triple: $363 pp
- Quad: $335 pp
3-DAY COMEDY GETAWAY
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney (white Bay), Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney (white Bay)
Single
$732 pp
Twin
$389 pp
Triple
$343 pp
Quad
$321 pp
- Single: $732 pp
- Twin: $389 pp
- Triple: $343 pp
- Quad: $321 pp
3-DAY 90S GETAWAY
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$760 pp
Twin
$403 pp
Triple
$353 pp
Quad
$328 pp
- Single: $760 pp
- Twin: $403 pp
- Triple: $353 pp
- Quad: $328 pp
4-DAY MORETON ISLAND
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$1,070 pp
Twin
$557 pp
Triple
$513 pp
Quad
$515 pp
- Single: $1,070 pp
- Twin: $557 pp
- Triple: $513 pp
- Quad: $515 pp
3-DAY COMEDY GETAWAY
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$770 pp
Twin
$407 pp
Triple
$356 pp
Quad
$330 pp
- Single: $770 pp
- Twin: $407 pp
- Triple: $356 pp
- Quad: $330 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
$939 pp
Twin
$492 pp
Triple
$776 pp
Quad
sold out
- Single: $939 pp
- Twin: $492 pp
- Triple: $776 pp
- Quad: sold out
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 17
Itinerary: Sydney, Brisbane, Willis Island, Port Douglas, Cairns, Darwin, Kimberley Coast (Scenic Cruising), Broome, Exmouth, Perth (Fremantle)
Single
sold out
Twin
sold out
Triple
sold out
Quad
sold out
- Single: sold out
- Twin: sold out
- Triple: sold out
- Quad: sold out
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 22
Itinerary: Sydney, Brisbane, Willis Island, Port Douglas, Cairns, Darwin, Kimberley Coast (Scenic Cruising), Broome, Exmouth, Perth (Fremantle), Margaret River (Busselton), Albany, Adelaide
Single
sold out
Twin
sold out
Triple
sold out
Quad
sold out
- Single: sold out
- Twin: sold out
- Triple: sold out
- Quad: sold out
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 24
Itinerary: Sydney, Brisbane, Willis Island, Port Douglas, Cairns, Darwin, Kimberley Coast (Scenic Cruising), Broome, Exmouth, Perth (Fremantle), Margaret River (Busselton), Albany, Adelaide, Melbourne
Single
sold out
Twin
sold out
Triple
sold out
Quad
sold out
- Single: sold out
- Twin: sold out
- Triple: sold out
- Quad: sold out
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 2
Itinerary: Sydney, Brisbane
Single
sold out
Twin
sold out
Triple
sold out
Quad
sold out
- Single: sold out
- Twin: sold out
- Triple: sold out
- Quad: sold out
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 28
Itinerary: Sydney, Brisbane, Willis Island, Port Douglas, Cairns, Darwin, Kimberley Coast (Scenic Cruising), Broome, Exmouth, Perth (Fremantle), Margaret River (Busselton), Albany, Adelaide, Melbourne, Hobart, Sydney
Single
sold out
Twin
sold out
Triple
sold out
Quad
sold out
- Single: sold out
- Twin: sold out
- Triple: sold out
- Quad: sold out
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
$1,231 pp
Twin
$638 pp
Triple
sold out
Quad
sold out
- Single: $1,231 pp
- Twin: $638 pp
- Triple: sold out
- Quad: sold out
8-DAY VANUATU & NEW CALEDONIA
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 8
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Lifou, Mystery Island, Noumea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$2,257 pp
Twin
$1,186 pp
Triple
$1,295 pp
Quad
$1,063 pp
- Single: $2,257 pp
- Twin: $1,186 pp
- Triple: $1,295 pp
- Quad: $1,063 pp
9-DAY VANUATU & NEW CALEDONIA
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 9
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Noumea, Mystery Island, Vila, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney (white Bay)
Single
$2,113 pp
Twin
$1,114 pp
Triple
$1,410 pp
Quad
$1,136 pp
- Single: $2,113 pp
- Twin: $1,114 pp
- Triple: $1,410 pp
- Quad: $1,136 pp
4-DAY MORETON ISLAND
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$1,427 pp
Twin
$736 pp
Triple
$961 pp
Quad
$837 pp
- Single: $1,427 pp
- Twin: $736 pp
- Triple: $961 pp
- Quad: $837 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
$1,240 pp
Twin
$642 pp
Triple
$1,138 pp
Quad
$598 pp
- Single: $1,240 pp
- Twin: $642 pp
- Triple: $1,138 pp
- Quad: $598 pp
3-DAY GETAWAY
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$807 pp
Twin
$426 pp
Triple
$409 pp
Quad
$398 pp
- Single: $807 pp
- Twin: $426 pp
- Triple: $409 pp
- Quad: $398 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
$1,824 pp
Twin
$970 pp
Triple
$3,157 pp
Quad
$2,526 pp
- Single: $1,824 pp
- Twin: $970 pp
- Triple: $3,157 pp
- Quad: $2,526 pp
