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 Splendor
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
$2,238 pp
Twin
$1,177 pp
Triple
$1,132 pp
Quad
$1,029 pp
- Single: $2,238 pp
- Twin: $1,177 pp
- Triple: $1,132 pp
- Quad: $1,029 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
$1,163 pp
Twin
$605 pp
Triple
$537 pp
Quad
$478 pp
- Single: $1,163 pp
- Twin: $605 pp
- Triple: $537 pp
- Quad: $478 pp
3-day Getaway
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$936 pp
Twin
$492 pp
Triple
$437 pp
Quad
$400 pp
- Single: $936 pp
- Twin: $492 pp
- Triple: $437 pp
- Quad: $400 pp
10-day Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 10
Itinerary: Sydney (white Bay), Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Vila, Mystery Island, Lifou, Noumea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$2,015 pp
Twin
$1,066 pp
Triple
$935 pp
Quad
$869 pp
- Single: $2,015 pp
- Twin: $1,066 pp
- Triple: $935 pp
- Quad: $869 pp
12-day Fiji & South Pacific
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 12
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Noumea, Mystery Island, Fun Day At Sea, Port Denarau, Dravuni Island, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$2,904 pp
Twin
$1,511 pp
Triple
$1,260 pp
Quad
$1,126 pp
- Single: $2,904 pp
- Twin: $1,511 pp
- Triple: $1,260 pp
- Quad: $1,126 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
$1,801 pp
Twin
$959 pp
Triple
$845 pp
Quad
$788 pp
- Single: $1,801 pp
- Twin: $959 pp
- Triple: $845 pp
- Quad: $788 pp
3-day Getaway
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$852 pp
Twin
$449 pp
Triple
$395 pp
Quad
$358 pp
- Single: $852 pp
- Twin: $449 pp
- Triple: $395 pp
- Quad: $358 pp
4-day Moreton Island
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$1,124 pp
Twin
$585 pp
Triple
$511 pp
Quad
$464 pp
- Single: $1,124 pp
- Twin: $585 pp
- Triple: $511 pp
- Quad: $464 pp
3-day Getaway
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney (white Bay), Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$834 pp
Twin
$441 pp
Triple
$380 pp
Quad
$349 pp
- Single: $834 pp
- Twin: $441 pp
- Triple: $380 pp
- Quad: $349 pp
10-day Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 10
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Vila, Mystery Island, Lifou, Noumea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$1,956 pp
Twin
$1,036 pp
Triple
$921 pp
Quad
$854 pp
- Single: $1,956 pp
- Twin: $1,036 pp
- Triple: $921 pp
- Quad: $854 pp
9-day Great Barrier Reef
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 9
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Airlie Beach, Cairns, Willis Island (onboard Exp.), Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$2,004 pp
Twin
$1,036 pp
Triple
$903 pp
Quad
$836 pp
- Single: $2,004 pp
- Twin: $1,036 pp
- Triple: $903 pp
- Quad: $836 pp
4-day Moreton Island
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$1,124 pp
Twin
$585 pp
Triple
$511 pp
Quad
$464 pp
- Single: $1,124 pp
- Twin: $585 pp
- Triple: $511 pp
- Quad: $464 pp
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
$2,015 pp
Twin
$1,066 pp
Triple
$935 pp
Quad
$869 pp
- Single: $2,015 pp
- Twin: $1,066 pp
- Triple: $935 pp
- Quad: $869 pp
3-day Getaway
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$852 pp
Twin
$449 pp
Triple
$395 pp
Quad
$358 pp
- Single: $852 pp
- Twin: $449 pp
- Triple: $395 pp
- Quad: $358 pp
4-day Moreton Island
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$1,124 pp
Twin
$585 pp
Triple
$504 pp
Quad
$459 pp
- Single: $1,124 pp
- Twin: $585 pp
- Triple: $504 pp
- Quad: $459 pp
3-day Getaway
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$833 pp
Twin
$440 pp
Triple
$389 pp
Quad
$353 pp
- Single: $833 pp
- Twin: $440 pp
- Triple: $389 pp
- Quad: $353 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
9-day Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 9
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Noumea, Lifou, Mystery Island, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$1,695 pp
Twin
$906 pp
Triple
$814 pp
Quad
$758 pp
- Single: $1,695 pp
- Twin: $906 pp
- Triple: $814 pp
- Quad: $758 pp
4-day Moreton Island
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
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
Tahiti, Hawaii & South Pacific
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 35
Itinerary: At Sea, Brisbane, Suva, Apia, Cross International Date Line (Cruise-by), Honolulu, Kauai (Nawiliwili), Kahului, Hilo, Kona, Pape'ete, Pape'ete, Mo'orea, Cross International Date Line (Cruise-by), Auckland, Sydney
Single
$11,564 pp
Twin
$6,723 pp
Triple
$6,096 pp
Quad
$5,783 pp
- Single: $11,564 pp
- Twin: $6,723 pp
- Triple: $6,096 pp
- Quad: $5,783 pp
