Cruises from Sydney

Note: all prices displayed are Per Person prices.

Date	Cruise Line	Ship / Nights / Ports	Single	Twin	Triple	Quad
23 Aug 2019		Ship: Carnival Spirit Nights: 3 Ports: Sydney, Sydney;	Sold Out	Sold Out	Sold Out	Sold Out
26 Aug 2019		Ship: Carnival Spirit Nights: 10 Ports: Sydney, Mare, Vila, Mystery Island, Lifou, Sydney;	$ 1,998 Details	$ 999 Details	$ 816 Details	$ 736 Details
29 Aug 2019		Ship: Sea Princess Nights: 35 Ports: Sydney, Brisbane, Suva, Cross International Dateline, Pago Pago, Honolulu, Lahaina, Hilo, Kona, Kauai(nawiliwili), Papeete, Papeete, Moorea, Bora Bora	$ 16,025 Details	$ 8,335 Details	$ 6,636 Details	$ 5,787 Details
30 Aug 2019		Ship: Pacific Explorer Nights: 3 Ports: Sydney, Sydney;	$ 912 Details	$ 456 Details	$ 386 Details	Sold Out
02 Sep 2019		Ship: Pacific Explorer Nights: 4 Ports: Sydney, Moreton Island, Sydney;	Sold Out	Sold Out	Sold Out	Sold Out
05 Sep 2019		Ship: Carnival Spirit Nights: 4 Ports: Sydney, Moreton Island, Sydney;	$ 1,398 Details	$ 699 Details	$ 679 Details	Sold Out
06 Sep 2019		Ship: Pacific Explorer Nights: 8 Ports: Sydney, Noumea, Mare, Isle Of Pines, Sydney;	$ 6,237 Details	$ 3,123 Details	$ 3,326 Details	$ 3,427 Details
09 Sep 2019		Ship: Carnival Spirit Nights: 9 Ports: Sydney, Mare, Lifou, Isle Of Pines, Noumea, Sydney;	Sold Out	Sold Out	Sold Out	Sold Out
14 Sep 2019		Ship: Pacific Explorer Nights: 3 Ports: Sydney, Eden, Sydney;	$ 2,312 Details	$ 514 Details	$ 390 Details	$ 313 Details
17 Sep 2019		Ship: Majestic Princess Nights: 10 Ports: Sydney, Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Yorkeys Knob, Port Douglas, Willis Island, Sydney;	Sold Out	Sold Out	Sold Out	Sold Out
17 Sep 2019		Ship: Pacific Explorer Nights: 10 Ports: Sydney, Vila, Mystery Island, Lifou, Isle Of Pines, Sydney;	$ 2,715 Details	$ 1,361 Details	$ 1,237 Details	Sold Out
18 Sep 2019		Ship: Carnival Spirit Nights: 10 Ports: Sydney, Airlie Beach, Yorkeys Knob, Port Douglas, Willis Island, Sydney;	$ 2,712 Details	$ 1,359 Details	$ 1,475 Details	$ 1,253 Details
27 Sep 2019		Ship: Majestic Princess Nights: 3 Ports: Sydney, Sydney;	Sold Out	$ 629 Details	$ 546 Details	$ 483 Details
27 Sep 2019		Ship: Pacific Explorer Nights: 3 Ports: Sydney, Sydney;	$ 810 Details	$ 506 Details	$ 774 Details	$ 1,052 Details
28 Sep 2019		Ship: Carnival Spirit Nights: 8 Ports: Sydney, Noumea, Mare, Isle Of Pines, Sydney;	$ 3,256 Details	$ 1,632 Details	Sold Out	$ 1,619 Details
30 Sep 2019		Ship: Majestic Princess Nights: 13 Ports: Sydney, Fiordland Natl Park Cruising New Zealand, Dunedin (port Chalmers), Akaroa, Wellington, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay Of Islands, Sydney;	$ 7,697 Details	$ 2,833 Details	$ 2,505 Details	$ 2,157 Details
30 Sep 2019		Ship: Pacific Explorer Nights: 4 Ports: Sydney, Moreton Island, Sydney;	$ 4,069 Details	$ 2,037 Details	$ 2,078 Details	Sold Out
03 Oct 2019		Ship: Sea Princess Nights: 28 Ports: Sydney, Brisbane, Alotau, Cairns, Darwin, Kimberley Coast, Broome, Fremantle, Margaret River, Albany, Adelaide, Hobart, Burnie, Melbourne, Sydney;	$ 9,571 Details	$ 4,807 Details	$ 4,125 Details	Sold Out
03 Oct 2019		Ship: Sea Princess Nights: 2 Ports: Sydney, Brisbane;	Sold Out	Sold Out	Sold Out	Sold Out
04 Oct 2019		Ship: Pacific Explorer Nights: 3 Ports: Sydney, Sydney;	$ 801 Details	$ 667 Details	$ 1,928 Details	$ 1,928 Details

Departure Locations

Cruise ships departing from the port of Sydney may actually depart from two different terminals. Some of the smaller P&O cruise ships that are able to fit under the Harbour Bridge, will depart from the White Bay Cruise Terminal (near Rozelle). Larger cruise ships (including those from all other cruise lines such as: Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruises, Princess Cruises etc) depart from the Overseas Passenger Terminal (Circular Quay). When you make a booking, your cruise documentation will clearly state which terminal your cruise ship departs from.

How to get to the Overseas Passenger Terminal (OPT)

This is the main departure point for most cruise ships departing from Sydney. 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 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 (2018) Airport Link prices are $18.70 per Adult, and $15.00 per Child (children under the age of 4 travel for free). 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).

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: http://www.cruiseagency.com.au/news/how-to-get-to-white-bay-cruise-terminal/

Things to see and do in Sydney

If you’re lucky enough to be departing from Sydney on your cruise this season, be sure to use your last few days on land to soak in the city’s countless attractions. Cruises from Sydney are some of Australia's best when it comes to on-land attractions so you can certainly expect plenty to do in the CBD and surrounds.

Dig into mouth-watering meals at King Street Wharf, fill your spare suitcase at Martin Place and Westfield and say hello to the marine animals at SeaLife Aquarium. Take a look below at the essential Sydney attractions for you and the family.

Fashion and Shopping

No stopover in Sydney would be complete without truly shopping til you drop! From countless boutique stores to the massive Westfield Mall and Martin Place, you’ll have no trouble finding clothes, souvenirs and electronics to stuff into your suitcase before you board your cruise.

If you’re staying in the CBD’s north, take a taxi or Uber and begin your shopping journey in the Queen Victoria Building and work your way back up to Sydney Cove. If you’re staying in CBD's south, however, begin your adventure at Circular Quay and work your way down to your hotel.

By working your way from one side of the city to the other you’ll hit all of the best shopping hotspots and also be able to see some of the city’s most famous architecture on the way, like the Sydney Tower.

Food and Dining

Mouth-watering cuisines from across the globe are something you can't afford to miss when visiting Sydney. Being one of the most multicultural cities in the world means your choices of exotic and local foods are endless.

We certainly recommended booking a dinner reservation at Bennelong, a restaurant in Sydney’s Opera House. However, if you’re in the mood for brunch or little more hustle and bustle, head over to King Street Wharf where you’ll find some of the cities hottest eat and drink spots. Take your pick of seafood, Italian, Greek food and a whole lot more.

Family Attractions and Activities

Sydney instantly becomes an action-packed, attraction-filled oasis for those travelling with the family. There are so many hotspots to keep the kids entertained that you’ll never hear ‘I’m bored!’ again.

If you have a full free day in Sydney and want to make sure there’s something the kids will love, we recommend heading 30 minutes north to Taronga Zoo. Once you're finished there, make your way to Luna Park and once back in the city, cap off the daylight hours by saying hello to the 12,000 animals at Sea Life Aquarium and the boardwalk before 6 pm.

Finally, dinner at Circular Quay or a restaurant around Sydney Cove is a fantastic way to end the day with a view of the Sydney Opera house that even the little ones can appreciate.

Sports and Adrenaline

For the adrenaline junkie or the avid football lover, Sydney is the perfect place to be. If you’re looking to see a football game, head out kayaking on the harbour or delve into the city’s rich sporting history, we have plenty of recommendations.

We suggest getting your adrenaline rush from climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge with BridgeClimb - just be sure to book in advance to make sure you save your spot. Being on the water might sound more like you, so take your pick of the city’s jet boat operators including Thunder Jet and Jet Boating. Football lovers have to take a look at the Events Calendar and book a ticket! Or just take a visit to your favourite stadiums, but always be sure you have a way back to the city from the stadium.

Architecture and Design

When it comes to architecture in Sydney, there are a few buildings you simply can't pass on and they’re all in the CBD!

If you’re architecture lover, leave at least half a day to travel the city and see the amazing buildings and attractions. Start the day off with the Sydney Opera House, then head down to the State Library of NSW before making your way into the heart of the city to see the Sydney Tower, Queen Victoria Building and Australia Square.

Planning city architecture walks might not be your thing, but if Sydney’s architecture is on your sightseeing list, then consider an architecture walk with Sydney Architecture Walks.

Conclusion

And there you have it, our essential attraction guide for anyone taking cruises from Sydney. Make sure you get the most out of your few days in Sydney and see all that Australia’s largest city has to offer before you depart.