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.
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 114
Itinerary: Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth (Fremantle), Port Louis, Cape Town, Cape Town, Walvis Bay, Mindelo, Gran Canaria (Las ...
Single
$ 51,333
Twin
$ 31,715
Triple
$ 28,338
Quad
$ 27,305
- Single: $ 51,333
- Twin: $ 31,715
- Triple: $ 28,338
- Quad: $ 27,305
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 77
Itinerary: Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth (Fremantle), Port Louis, Cape Town, Cape Town, Walvis Bay, Mindelo, Gran Canaria (Las ...
Single
$ 38,192
Twin
$ 23,067
Triple
$ 20,264
Quad
$ 18,680
- Single: $ 38,192
- Twin: $ 23,067
- Triple: $ 20,264
- Quad: $ 18,680
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 55
Itinerary: Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth (Fremantle), Port Louis, Cape Town, Cape Town, Walvis Bay, Mindelo, Gran Canaria (Las ...
Single
$ 27,355
Twin
$ 16,473
Triple
$ 14,727
Quad
$ 13,816
- Single: $ 27,355
- Twin: $ 16,473
- Triple: $ 14,727
- Quad: $ 13,816
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 116
Itinerary: Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth (Fremantle), Port Louis, Cape Town, Cape Town, Walvis Bay, Mindelo, Gran Canaria (Las ...
Single
$ 51,503
Twin
$ 31,835
Triple
$ 28,592
Quad
$ 28,156
- Single: $ 51,503
- Twin: $ 31,835
- Triple: $ 28,592
- Quad: $ 28,156
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, S ...
Single
$ 1,667
Twin
$ 891
Triple
$ 798
Quad
$ 746
- Single: $ 1,667
- Twin: $ 891
- Triple: $ 798
- Quad: $ 746
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 9
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Airlie Beach, Cairns, Willis Island (onboard Exp.), Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Isla ...
Single
$ 1,987
Twin
$ 1,026
Triple
$ 914
Quad
$ 843
- Single: $ 1,987
- Twin: $ 1,026
- Triple: $ 914
- Quad: $ 843
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 ...
Single
$ 2,142
Twin
$ 1,104
Triple
$ 989
Quad
$ 902
- Single: $ 2,142
- Twin: $ 1,104
- Triple: $ 989
- Quad: $ 902
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 1,019
Twin
$ 532
Triple
$ 466
Quad
$ 433
- Single: $ 1,019
- Twin: $ 532
- Triple: $ 466
- Quad: $ 433
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 853
Twin
$ 449
Triple
$ 376
Quad
$ 346
- Single: $ 853
- Twin: $ 449
- Triple: $ 376
- Quad: $ 346
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
$ 1,663
Twin
$ 889
Triple
$ 796
Quad
$ 733
- Single: $ 1,663
- Twin: $ 889
- Triple: $ 796
- Quad: $ 733
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 981
Twin
$ 513
Triple
$ 453
Quad
$ 423
- Single: $ 981
- Twin: $ 513
- Triple: $ 453
- Quad: $ 423
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 853
Twin
$ 449
Triple
$ 376
Quad
$ 346
- Single: $ 853
- Twin: $ 449
- Triple: $ 376
- Quad: $ 346
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 1,161
Twin
$ 603
Triple
$ 535
Quad
$ 496
- Single: $ 1,161
- Twin: $ 603
- Triple: $ 535
- Quad: $ 496
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 ...
Single
$ 2,092
Twin
$ 1,104
Triple
$ 1,008
Quad
$ 885
- Single: $ 2,092
- Twin: $ 1,104
- Triple: $ 1,008
- Quad: $ 885
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 9
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Lifou, Mystery Island, Noumea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, S ...
Single
$ 1,705
Twin
$ 910
Triple
$ 821
Quad
$ 761
- Single: $ 1,705
- Twin: $ 910
- Triple: $ 821
- Quad: $ 761
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 991
Twin
$ 518
Triple
$ 458
Quad
$ 428
- Single: $ 991
- Twin: $ 518
- Triple: $ 458
- Quad: $ 428
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 1,142
Twin
$ 593
Triple
$ 516
Quad
$ 468
- Single: $ 1,142
- Twin: $ 593
- Triple: $ 516
- Quad: $ 468
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 10
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Willis Island (onboard Exp.), Cairns, Cairns, Airlie Beach, Fun Day At Sea, More ...
Single
$ 2,308
Twin
$ 1,193
Triple
$ 1,041
Quad
$ 965
- Single: $ 2,308
- Twin: $ 1,193
- Triple: $ 1,041
- Quad: $ 965
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 9
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Airlie Beach, Cairns, Willis Island (onboard Exp.), Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Isla ...
Single
$ 2,014
Twin
$ 1,039
Triple
$ 933
Quad
$ 864
- Single: $ 2,014
- Twin: $ 1,039
- Triple: $ 933
- Quad: $ 864
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney (white Bay)
Single
$ 1,132
Twin
$ 589
Triple
$ 545
Quad
$ 491
- Single: $ 1,132
- Twin: $ 589
- Triple: $ 545
- Quad: $ 491
