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 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
$ 2,070
Twin
$ 1,092
Triple
$ 1,779
Quad
$ 2,165
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 859
Twin
$ 452
Triple
$ 403
Quad
$ 370
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
$ 1,993
Twin
$ 1,054
Triple
$ 944
Quad
$ 854
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 1,275
Twin
$ 660
Triple
$ 614
Quad
$ 591
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
$ 2,128
Twin
$ 1,096
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
$ 2,121
Twin
$ 1,093
Triple
$ 970
Quad
$ 879
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
$ 2,332
Twin
$ 1,199
Triple
$ 1,058
Quad
$ 998
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 897
Twin
$ 471
Triple
$ 415
Quad
$ 379
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney (white Bay)
Single
$ 1,048
Twin
$ 546
Triple
$ 491
Quad
$ 447
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney (white Bay), Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 1,257
Twin
$ 651
Triple
$ 846
Quad
$ 513
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 17
Itinerary: Sydney, Brisbane, Willis Island, Port Douglas, Cairns, Darwin, Kimberley Coast (Scenic Cruising), Broome, Exmouth, Perth ...
Single
sold out
Twin
sold out
Triple
sold out
Quad
sold out
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 22
Itinerary: Sydney, Brisbane, Willis Island, Port Douglas, Cairns, Darwin, Kimberley Coast (Scenic Cruising), Broome, Exmouth, Perth ...
Single
sold out
Twin
sold out
Triple
sold out
Quad
sold out
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 24
Itinerary: Sydney, Brisbane, Willis Island, Port Douglas, Cairns, Darwin, Kimberley Coast (Scenic Cruising), Broome, Exmouth, Perth ...
Single
sold out
Twin
sold out
Triple
sold out
Quad
sold out
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 2
Itinerary: Sydney, Brisbane
Single
sold out
Twin
sold out
Triple
sold out
Quad
sold out
Ship: Crown Princess
Nights: 28
Itinerary: Sydney, Brisbane, Willis Island, Port Douglas, Cairns, Darwin, Kimberley Coast (Scenic Cruising), Broome, Exmouth, Perth ...
Single
sold out
Twin
sold out
Triple
sold out
Quad
sold out
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
$ 2,309
Twin
$ 1,212
Triple
sold out
Quad
$ 1,097
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
$ 2,049
Twin
$ 1,082
Triple
$ 1,510
Quad
$ 986
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 1,398
Twin
$ 722
Triple
$ 737
Quad
$ 629
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Nights: 3
Itinerary: Sydney, Fun Day At Sea, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 892
Twin
$ 469
Triple
$ 436
Quad
$ 426
Ship: Carnival Adventure
Nights: 4
Itinerary: Sydney (white Bay), Fun Day At Sea, Moreton Island, Fun Day At Sea, Sydney
Single
$ 1,209
Twin
$ 627
Triple
$ 1,207
Quad
$ 536