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.
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.
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.
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/
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.
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Nights: 8
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Willis Island (onboard Exp.), Yorkeys Knob (cairns), Airlie Beach, Fun Day At Se ...
Single
$ 1,921
Twin
$ 986
Triple
$ 913
Quad
$ 848
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 10
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Airlie Beach, Cairns, Port Douglas, Willis Island (onboard Exp.) ...
Single
$ 3,071
Twin
$ 1,567
Triple
$ 1,714
Quad
$ 1,493
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney (white Bay)
Single
$ 1,000
Twin
$ 523
Triple
$ 486
Quad
$ 451
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 1,164
Twin
$ 605
Triple
$ 543
Quad
$ 456
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 9
Itinerary: Sydney (white Bay), Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Mystery Island, Lifou, Noumea, Fun Day At Sea, Fun D ...
Single
$ 2,371
Twin
$ 1,243
Triple
$ 1,723
Quad
$ 1,115
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
$ 3,244
Twin
$ 1,679
Triple
$ 1,472
Quad
$ 1,357
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 1,172
Twin
$ 609
Triple
$ 851
Quad
$ 531
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 1,303
Twin
$ 674
Triple
$ 595
Quad
$ 541
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 911
Twin
$ 478
Triple
$ 437
Quad
$ 400
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 ...
Single
$ 3,615
Twin
$ 1,865
Triple
$ 1,533
Quad
$ 1,350
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 10
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Airlie Beach, Cairns, Cairns, Willis Island (onboard Exp.), Fun Day At Sea, More ...
Single
$ 2,319
Twin
$ 1,198
Triple
$ 1,128
Quad
$ 1,022
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 951
Twin
$ 495
Triple
$ 429
Quad
$ 385
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 844
Twin
$ 445
Triple
$ 401
Quad
$ 381
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
$ 2,169
Twin
$ 1,142
Triple
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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
$ 2,294
Twin
$ 1,180
Triple
$ 1,126
Quad
$ 1,335
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, Sy ...
Single
$ 1,688
Twin
$ 901
Triple
$ 935
Quad
$ 851
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
$ 1,986
Twin
$ 1,051
Triple
$ 918
Quad
$ 832
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney (white Bay), Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney (white Bay)
Single
$ 805
Twin
$ 425
Triple
$ 385
Quad
$ 351
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 863
Twin
$ 454
Triple
$ 407
Quad
$ 385
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney (white Bay), Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 991
Twin
$ 518
Triple
$ 476
Quad
$ 444