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.
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 981
Twin
$ 499
Triple
$ 429
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
$ 2,819
Twin
$ 1,467
Triple
$ 1,988
Quad
sold out
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
$ 2,165
Twin
$ 1,122
Triple
$ 1,025
Quad
$ 945
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 923
Twin
$ 484
Triple
$ 421
Quad
$ 378
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 823
Twin
$ 434
Triple
$ 388
Quad
$ 371
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
$ 2,017
Twin
$ 1,066
Triple
$ 962
Quad
$ 881
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
$ 2,275
Twin
$ 1,170
Triple
$ 1,659
Quad
$ 1,432
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
$ 1,726
Twin
$ 920
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
$ 1,967
Twin
$ 1,041
Triple
$ 918
Quad
$ 1,228
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 843
Twin
$ 444
Triple
$ 395
Quad
$ 376
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney (white Bay), Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney (white Bay)
Single
$ 823
Twin
$ 434
Triple
$ 385
Quad
$ 351
Ship: Carnival Splendor
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 ...
Single
$ 2,043
Twin
$ 1,079
Triple
$ 1,051
Quad
$ 2,165
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney (white Bay), Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 953
Twin
$ 499
Triple
$ 470
Quad
$ 439
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 807
Twin
$ 426
Triple
$ 390
Quad
$ 360
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
$ 1,765
Twin
$ 940
Triple
$ 869
Quad
$ 798
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 1,237
Twin
$ 641
Triple
$ 601
Quad
$ 581
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
$ 2,052
Twin
$ 1,058
Triple
sold out
Quad
sold out
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 9
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Willis Island (onboard Exp.), Cairns, Airlie Beach, Fun Day At S ...
Single
$ 2,073
Twin
$ 1,069
Triple
$ 946
Quad
$ 859
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
$ 1,041
Quad
$ 985
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 917
Twin
$ 481
Triple
$ 412
Quad
$ 377