Cruises from Sydney
There are 350 cruises departing from Sydney which you can book.
Cruise lines offering departures from Sydney include Carnival, Celebrity, Cunard, Princess and Royal Caribbean.
Cruise 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 majority will dock at the Overseas Passenger Cruise Terminal in Circular Quay, with the remainder docking at the White Bay Cruise Terminal in Rozelle. 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: Airport Link. 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: 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.
6-day Melbourne Cup
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 6
Itinerary: Sydney (white Bay), Fun Day At Sea, Melbourne, Melbourne, Melbourne, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$3,414 pp
Twin
$1,768 pp
Triple
$1,388 pp
Quad
$1,199 pp
- Single: $3,414 pp
- Twin: $1,768 pp
- Triple: $1,388 pp
- Quad: $1,199 pp
12 Night New Zealand Cruise
Ship: Celebrity Edge
Nights: 12
Itinerary: Sydney, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay Of Islands, Sydney
Single
$17,850 pp
Twin
$2,331 pp
Triple
$8,399 pp
Quad
$8,008 pp
- Single: $17,850 pp
- Twin: $2,331 pp
- Triple: $8,399 pp
- Quad: $8,008 pp
6-day Melbourne Cup
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 6
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Melbourne, Melbourne, Melbourne, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$3,126 pp
Twin
$1,626 pp
Triple
$1,543 pp
Quad
$1,364 pp
- Single: $3,126 pp
- Twin: $1,626 pp
- Triple: $1,543 pp
- Quad: $1,364 pp
7 Night South Pacific Cruise
Ship: Anthem Of The Seas
Nights: 7
Itinerary: Sydney, Noumea, Mystery Island, Sydney
Single
$2,838 pp
Twin
$1,540 pp
Triple
$1,636 pp
Quad
$1,529 pp
- Single: $2,838 pp
- Twin: $1,540 pp
- Triple: $1,636 pp
- Quad: $1,529 pp
Tasmania
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 7
Itinerary: At Sea, Great Oyster Bay & Freycinet Peninsula (Scenic Cruising), Port Arthur, Hobart, Hobart, Eden, Sydney
Single
$7,663 pp
Twin
$3,750 pp
Triple
$3,021 pp
Quad
$2,656 pp
- Single: $7,663 pp
- Twin: $3,750 pp
- Triple: $3,021 pp
- Quad: $2,656 pp
3-day Comedy Getaway
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney (white Bay)
Single
$732 pp
Twin
$389 pp
Triple
$343 pp
Quad
$321 pp
- Single: $732 pp
- Twin: $389 pp
- Triple: $343 pp
- Quad: $321 pp
8-day Vanuatu & New Caledonia
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
$1,947 pp
Twin
$1,031 pp
Triple
sold out
Quad
sold out
- Single: $1,947 pp
- Twin: $1,031 pp
- Triple: sold out
- Quad: sold out
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
$958 pp
Twin
$501 pp
Triple
$445 pp
Quad
$417 pp
- Single: $958 pp
- Twin: $501 pp
- Triple: $445 pp
- Quad: $417 pp
10 Night New Zealand Cruise
Ship: Anthem Of The Seas
Nights: 10
Itinerary: Sydney, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Picton, Sydney
Single
$4,794 pp
Twin
$2,924 pp
Triple
$2,744 pp
Quad
$2,433 pp
- Single: $4,794 pp
- Twin: $2,924 pp
- Triple: $2,744 pp
- Quad: $2,433 pp
Asia & Australia
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 18
Itinerary: Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, Lombok, Port Kelang (tours to Kuala Lumpur), Penang, Singapore
Single
$4,624 pp
Twin
$2,229 pp
Triple
$2,032 pp
Quad
$1,933 pp
- Single: $4,624 pp
- Twin: $2,229 pp
- Triple: $2,032 pp
- Quad: $1,933 pp
5 Night Eden & Tasmania Cruise
Ship: Celebrity Edge
Nights: 5
Itinerary: Sydney, Eden, Hobart, Sydney
Single
$8,195 pp
Twin
$942 pp
Triple
$3,794 pp
Quad
$3,547 pp
- Single: $8,195 pp
- Twin: $942 pp
- Triple: $3,794 pp
- Quad: $3,547 pp
3-day Comedy Getaway
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$764 pp
Twin
$405 pp
Triple
$354 pp
Quad
$329 pp
- Single: $764 pp
- Twin: $405 pp
- Triple: $354 pp
- Quad: $329 pp
5-day Tasmania
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 5
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Hobart, Pt Arthur, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$1,683 pp
Twin
$883 pp
Triple
$798 pp
Quad
$742 pp
- Single: $1,683 pp
- Twin: $883 pp
- Triple: $798 pp
- Quad: $742 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
$958 pp
Twin
$501 pp
Triple
$445 pp
Quad
$417 pp
- Single: $958 pp
- Twin: $501 pp
- Triple: $445 pp
- Quad: $417 pp
12 Night New Zealand Cruise
Ship: Celebrity Edge
Nights: 12
Itinerary: Sydney, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay Of Islands, Sydney
Single
$15,182 pp
Twin
$4,753 pp
Triple
$7,510 pp
Quad
$7,340 pp
- Single: $15,182 pp
- Twin: $4,753 pp
- Triple: $7,510 pp
- Quad: $7,340 pp
8 Night South Pacific Cruise
Ship: Anthem Of The Seas
Nights: 8
Itinerary: Sydney, Noumea, Vila, Mystery Island, Sydney
Single
$3,348 pp
Twin
$1,638 pp
Triple
$1,776 pp
Quad
$1,666 pp
- Single: $3,348 pp
- Twin: $1,638 pp
- Triple: $1,776 pp
- Quad: $1,666 pp
3-day Getaway
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$816 pp
Twin
$431 pp
Triple
$370 pp
Quad
$339 pp
- Single: $816 pp
- Twin: $431 pp
- Triple: $370 pp
- Quad: $339 pp
3-day 80s Getaway
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney (white Bay), Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney (white Bay)
Single
$854 pp
Twin
$450 pp
Triple
$400 pp
Quad
$363 pp
- Single: $854 pp
- Twin: $450 pp
- Triple: $400 pp
- Quad: $363 pp
3 Night South Coast Getaway
Ship: Anthem Of The Seas
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Eden, Sydney
Single
$1,881 pp
Twin
$910 pp
Triple
$979 pp
Quad
$844 pp
- Single: $1,881 pp
- Twin: $910 pp
- Triple: $979 pp
- Quad: $844 pp
12 Night New Zealand Cruise
Ship: Celebrity Edge
Nights: 12
Itinerary: Sydney, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay Of Islands, Sydney
Single
$15,042 pp
Twin
$7,443 pp
Triple
$7,462 pp
Quad
$7,304 pp
- Single: $15,042 pp
- Twin: $7,443 pp
- Triple: $7,462 pp
- Quad: $7,304 pp
