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.
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
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 (white Bay)
Single
$2,034 pp
Twin
$1,075 pp
Triple
$941 pp
Quad
$874 pp
- Single: $2,034 pp
- Twin: $1,075 pp
- Triple: $941 pp
- Quad: $874 pp
9-day Great Barrier Reef
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 Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$2,030 pp
Twin
$1,048 pp
Triple
$917 pp
Quad
$842 pp
- Single: $2,030 pp
- Twin: $1,048 pp
- Triple: $917 pp
- Quad: $842 pp
3-day Getaway
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney (white Bay), Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$928 pp
Twin
$488 pp
Triple
$436 pp
Quad
$391 pp
- Single: $928 pp
- Twin: $488 pp
- Triple: $436 pp
- Quad: $391 pp
9-day Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 9
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Mystery Island, Lifou, Noumea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$1,874 pp
Twin
$995 pp
Triple
$959 pp
Quad
$927 pp
- Single: $1,874 pp
- Twin: $995 pp
- Triple: $959 pp
- Quad: $927 pp
4-day Moreton Island
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$1,032 pp
Twin
$539 pp
Triple
$487 pp
Quad
$443 pp
- Single: $1,032 pp
- Twin: $539 pp
- Triple: $487 pp
- Quad: $443 pp
4-day Moreton Island
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$1,163 pp
Twin
$605 pp
Triple
$547 pp
Quad
$499 pp
- Single: $1,163 pp
- Twin: $605 pp
- Triple: $547 pp
- Quad: $499 pp
4-day Moreton Island
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$1,303 pp
Twin
$675 pp
Triple
$598 pp
Quad
$550 pp
- Single: $1,303 pp
- Twin: $675 pp
- Triple: $598 pp
- Quad: $550 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
Single
$2,215 pp
Twin
$1,166 pp
Triple
$1,371 pp
Quad
$964 pp
- Single: $2,215 pp
- Twin: $1,166 pp
- Triple: $1,371 pp
- Quad: $964 pp
4-day Moreton Island
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$1,313 pp
Twin
$680 pp
Triple
$603 pp
Quad
$555 pp
- Single: $1,313 pp
- Twin: $680 pp
- Triple: $603 pp
- Quad: $555 pp
4-day Moreton Island
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$1,303 pp
Twin
$675 pp
Triple
$598 pp
Quad
$550 pp
- Single: $1,303 pp
- Twin: $675 pp
- Triple: $598 pp
- Quad: $550 pp
Round Australia
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 28
Itinerary: At Sea, Newcastle, Melbourne, Adelaide, Albany, Margaret River (Busselton), Fremantle (tours to Perth), Exmouth, Broome, Yampi Sound (Scenic Cruising), Kimberley Coast (Scenic Cruising), Darwin, Port Douglas, Willis Island, Brisbane, Sydney
Single
$28,176 pp
Twin
$7,121 pp
Triple
$6,292 pp
Quad
$5,852 pp
- Single: $28,176 pp
- Twin: $7,121 pp
- Triple: $6,292 pp
- Quad: $5,852 pp
Round Australia
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 26
Itinerary: Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne, Adelaide, Albany, Margaret River (Busselton), Fremantle (tours to Perth), Exmouth, Broome, Yampi Sound (Scenic Cruising), Kimberley Coast (Scenic Cruising), Darwin, Port Douglas, Willis Island, 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
Southern Australia Explorer
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 11
Itinerary: Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne, Adelaide, Albany, Margaret River (Busselton), Fremantle (tours to Perth)
Single
sold out
Twin
sold out
Triple
sold out
Quad
sold out
- Single: sold out
- Twin: sold out
- Triple: sold out
- Quad: sold out
Southern Australia Explorer
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 6
Itinerary: Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne, Adelaide
Single
$5,399 pp
Twin
$1,250 pp
Triple
$1,157 pp
Quad
$1,063 pp
- Single: $5,399 pp
- Twin: $1,250 pp
- Triple: $1,157 pp
- Quad: $1,063 pp
Hunter Coast Seacation
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne
Single
$1,980 pp
Twin
$816 pp
Triple
$1,033 pp
Quad
$940 pp
- Single: $1,980 pp
- Twin: $816 pp
- Triple: $1,033 pp
- Quad: $940 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
$547 pp
Quad
$499 pp
- Single: $1,163 pp
- Twin: $605 pp
- Triple: $547 pp
- Quad: $499 pp
3-day Getaway
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$889 pp
Twin
$468 pp
Triple
$431 pp
Quad
$402 pp
- Single: $889 pp
- Twin: $468 pp
- Triple: $431 pp
- Quad: $402 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
$1,004 pp
Twin
$525 pp
Triple
$463 pp
Quad
$432 pp
- Single: $1,004 pp
- Twin: $525 pp
- Triple: $463 pp
- Quad: $432 pp
Journeys - 10-day New Zealand
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 10
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Napier, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay Of Islands, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$2,607 pp
Twin
$1,379 pp
Triple
$1,201 pp
Quad
$1,103 pp
- Single: $2,607 pp
- Twin: $1,379 pp
- Triple: $1,201 pp
- Quad: $1,103 pp
