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.
9 Night South Pacific Cruise
Ship: Anthem Of The Seas
Nights: 9
Itinerary: Sydney, Noumea, Mystery Island, Vila, Sydney
Single
$3,996 pp
Twin
$1,969 pp
Triple
$2,173 pp
Quad
$2,043 pp
- Single: $3,996 pp
- Twin: $1,969 pp
- Triple: $2,173 pp
- Quad: $2,043 pp
10-day Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 10
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Noumea, Lifou, Mystery Island, Vila, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$2,438 pp
Twin
$1,277 pp
Triple
$1,503 pp
Quad
$1,085 pp
- Single: $2,438 pp
- Twin: $1,277 pp
- Triple: $1,503 pp
- Quad: $1,085 pp
4-day Moreton Island
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$1,340 pp
Twin
$694 pp
Triple
$670 pp
Quad
$649 pp
- Single: $1,340 pp
- Twin: $694 pp
- Triple: $670 pp
- Quad: $649 pp
11 Night New Zealand Cruise
Ship: Celebrity Edge
Nights: 11
Itinerary: Sydney, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Wellington, Picton, Napier, Tauranga, Bay Of Islands, Auckland
Single
$5,623 pp
Twin
$2,771 pp
Triple
$2,649 pp
Quad
$2,379 pp
- Single: $5,623 pp
- Twin: $2,771 pp
- Triple: $2,649 pp
- Quad: $2,379 pp
9 Night South Pacific Cruise
Ship: Anthem Of The Seas
Nights: 9
Itinerary: Sydney, Vila, Mystery Island, Noumea, Sydney
Single
$3,712 pp
Twin
$1,852 pp
Triple
$2,096 pp
Quad
$1,985 pp
- Single: $3,712 pp
- Twin: $1,852 pp
- Triple: $2,096 pp
- Quad: $1,985 pp
4-day Moreton Island
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$1,340 pp
Twin
$694 pp
Triple
$670 pp
Quad
$649 pp
- Single: $1,340 pp
- Twin: $694 pp
- Triple: $670 pp
- Quad: $649 pp
4-day Moreton Island
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$1,182 pp
Twin
$615 pp
Triple
$550 pp
Quad
$499 pp
- Single: $1,182 pp
- Twin: $615 pp
- Triple: $550 pp
- Quad: $499 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
$1,182 pp
Twin
$615 pp
Triple
$550 pp
Quad
$499 pp
- Single: $1,182 pp
- Twin: $615 pp
- Triple: $550 pp
- Quad: $499 pp
8 Night Queensland Cruise
Ship: Anthem Of The Seas
Nights: 8
Itinerary: Sydney, Willis Island(cruising), Cairns(yorkey's Knob), Airlie Beach, Sydney
Single
$3,129 pp
Twin
$1,507 pp
Triple
$1,670 pp
Quad
$1,445 pp
- Single: $3,129 pp
- Twin: $1,507 pp
- Triple: $1,670 pp
- Quad: $1,445 pp
Journeys - 14-day Southeast Asia
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 14
Itinerary: Sydney (white Bay), Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Airlie Beach, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Darwin, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Benoa (denpasar), Lembar, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Singapore
Single
$3,150 pp
Twin
$1,630 pp
Triple
$1,359 pp
Quad
$1,251 pp
- Single: $3,150 pp
- Twin: $1,630 pp
- Triple: $1,359 pp
- Quad: $1,251 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
$657 pp
Quad
$639 pp
- Single: $1,303 pp
- Twin: $675 pp
- Triple: $657 pp
- Quad: $639 pp
Tasmania
Ship: Royal Princess
Nights: 8
Itinerary: At Sea, Hobart, Port Arthur, Melbourne, Eden, Sydney
Single
$7,321 pp
Twin
$1,313 pp
Triple
$1,198 pp
Quad
$1,126 pp
- Single: $7,321 pp
- Twin: $1,313 pp
- Triple: $1,198 pp
- Quad: $1,126 pp
4-day Moreton Island
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$1,321 pp
Twin
$684 pp
Triple
$664 pp
Quad
$644 pp
- Single: $1,321 pp
- Twin: $684 pp
- Triple: $664 pp
- Quad: $644 pp
11 Night New Zealand Cruise
Ship: Anthem Of The Seas
Nights: 11
Itinerary: Sydney, Picton, Napier, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Milford Sound, Sydney
Single
$5,253 pp
Twin
$2,649 pp
Triple
$2,592 pp
Quad
$2,340 pp
- Single: $5,253 pp
- Twin: $2,649 pp
- Triple: $2,592 pp
- Quad: $2,340 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
$1,770 pp
Twin
$944 pp
Triple
$839 pp
Quad
$777 pp
- Single: $1,770 pp
- Twin: $944 pp
- Triple: $839 pp
- Quad: $777 pp
12 Night New Zealand Cruise
Ship: Celebrity Edge
Nights: 12
Itinerary: Sydney, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch, Auckland, Tauranga, Bay Of Islands, Sydney
Single
$5,489 pp
Twin
$2,702 pp
Triple
$2,813 pp
Quad
$2,501 pp
- Single: $5,489 pp
- Twin: $2,702 pp
- Triple: $2,813 pp
- Quad: $2,501 pp
9 Night New Zealand Cruise
Ship: Anthem Of The Seas
Nights: 9
Itinerary: Sydney, Wellington, Napier, Tauranga, Bay Of Islands, Sydney
Single
$5,112 pp
Twin
$2,507 pp
Triple
$2,130 pp
Quad
$1,923 pp
- Single: $5,112 pp
- Twin: $2,507 pp
- Triple: $2,130 pp
- Quad: $1,923 pp
2-day Getaway
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 2
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$688 pp
Twin
$367 pp
Triple
$328 pp
Quad
$300 pp
- Single: $688 pp
- Twin: $367 pp
- Triple: $328 pp
- Quad: $300 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, Wellington, Lyttelton (christchurch), Port Chalmers (dunedin), Cruise Fiordland National Park, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$2,535 pp
Twin
$1,360 pp
Triple
$1,187 pp
Quad
$1,091 pp
- Single: $2,535 pp
- Twin: $1,360 pp
- Triple: $1,187 pp
- Quad: $1,091 pp
12 Night New Zealand Cruise
Ship: Celebrity Edge
Nights: 12
Itinerary: Sydney, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Napier, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay Of Islands, Sydney
Single
$5,828 pp
Twin
$2,820 pp
Triple
$2,663 pp
Quad
$2,391 pp
- Single: $5,828 pp
- Twin: $2,820 pp
- Triple: $2,663 pp
- Quad: $2,391 pp
