23 sailings between January 2027 and February 2029, from A$372 pp
We list 23 cruises from Melbourne between January 2027 and February 2029, from 4 cruise lines, lasting 2 to 29 nights. Fares start at A$372 per person, and the lowest fare per night is A$163. Most sail to Tasmania, across the Tasman to New Zealand, or around the Australian coast.
Melbourne's cruise ships leave from Station Pier in Port Melbourne, about 3 km south-west of the CBD, so the start of the trip is a short tram or taxi ride from the city.
Melbourne's cruise season is shorter than Sydney's or Brisbane's. Most ships are based in Melbourne or call in between November and March, with sailings to Tasmania, New Zealand and the rest of the Australian coast.
Sailings and fares updated 1 November 2026.
11 sailings of five nights or fewer, cheapest first. A short cruise is the easiest way to try a ship or a cruise line.
Every cruise we list from Melbourne, soonest first: 23 sailings between January 2027 and February 2029. Filter by season, ship or destination. Fares are per person for two sharing, taxes and fees included, as listed by the cruise line on 2 November at 7:24am. Cabin types sell out and prices move between checks, so we confirm what is open and what it costs before you pay.
23 sailings
| Departs | Cruise | Cabins open | From | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to 27 season | ||||
| Sun, 3 Jan 202714 nights | Australia with Queensland, Melbourne to SydneySilver Moon · One way, Melbourne to SydneyEden, Newcastle, K'Gari, Townsville, Willis Island, Cairns, Airlie Beach | 3 of 9 cabin types leftClassic Veranda Suite, Superior Veranda Suite, Deluxe Veranda Suite | Classic Veranda Suite fromA$17,650ppA$35,300 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
| Mon, 4 Jan 202716 nights | Australia and New Zealand, Melbourne to AucklandAzamara Pursuit · One way, Melbourne to AucklandEden, Sydney, Milford Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Picton, Napier, Gisborne, Tauranga, Bay of Islands | 4 of 8 cabin types leftInterior, Oceanview, Veranda, Veranda Plus | Interior fromA$5,119ppA$10,238 for 2 | |
Itinerary
Times are local, as published by Azamara. Ports and times can change with weather and operations. Fares by cabin
Per person for two sharing, taxes and fees included, checked 2 November at 7:23am. | ||||
| Tue, 30 Mar 20274 nights | Kangaroo Island from MelbourneCarnival Adventure · Round trip from MelbourneKangaroo Island | Only Interior cabins leftInterior | Interior fromA$1,032ppA$2,064 for 2 | |
Itinerary
Times are local, as published by Carnival Cruise Line. Ports and times can change with weather and operations. Fares by cabin
Per person for two sharing, taxes and fees included, checked 2 November at 7:22am. | ||||
| Sat, 3 Apr 20274 nights | Kangaroo Island from MelbourneCarnival Adventure · Round trip from MelbourneKangaroo Island | Only Interior cabins leftInterior | Interior fromA$1,171ppA$2,342 for 2 | |
Itinerary
Times are local, as published by Carnival Cruise Line. Ports and times can change with weather and operations. Fares by cabin
Per person for two sharing, taxes and fees included, checked 2 November at 7:22am. | ||||
| Wed, 7 Apr 20272 nights | Getaway, Melbourne to SydneyCarnival Adventure · One way, Melbourne to SydneySea days, no ports of call | All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite | Interior fromA$372ppA$744 for 2 | |
Itinerary
Times are local, as published by Carnival Cruise Line. Ports and times can change with weather and operations. Fares by cabin
Per person for two sharing, taxes and fees included, checked 2 November at 7:22am. | ||||
| 2027 to 28 season | ||||
| Fri, 10 Dec 202711 nights | Australia with Queensland, Melbourne to SydneySilver Moon · One way, Melbourne to SydneyNewcastle, K'Gari, Willis Island, Shute Harbor, Mooloolaba | All cabin types availableVista Suite, Panorama Suite, Classic Veranda Suite, Superior Veranda Suite, Deluxe Veranda Suite, Silver Suite, Royal Suite, Grand Suite, Owner’s Suite | Vista Suite fromA$9,050ppA$18,100 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
| Fri, 10 Dec 202726 nights | Australia and New Zealand with Queensland, Melbourne to AucklandSilver Moon · One way, Melbourne to AucklandNewcastle, K'Gari, Willis Island, Shute Harbor, Mooloolaba, Sydney, Eden, Hobart, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Stewart Island, Timaru, Dunedin, Lyttelton, Napier, Gisborne, Tauranga | 6 of 9 cabin types leftClassic Veranda Suite, Superior Veranda Suite, Deluxe Veranda Suite, Silver Suite, Grand Suite, Owner’s Suite | Classic Veranda Suite fromA$24,400ppA$48,800 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
| Wed, 19 Jan 202810 nights | Australia with Tasmania and Adelaide, Melbourne to SydneySilver Moon · One way, Melbourne to SydneyPort Lincoln, Adelaide, Robe, Burnie, Hobart | All cabin types availableVista Suite, Panorama Suite, Classic Veranda Suite, Superior Veranda Suite, Deluxe Veranda Suite, Silver Suite, Royal Suite, Grand Suite, Owner’s Suite | Vista Suite fromA$11,200ppA$22,400 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
| Mon, 31 Jan 20284 nights | Kangaroo Island from MelbourneCarnival Adventure · Round trip from MelbourneKangaroo Island | All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite | Interior fromA$671ppA$1,342 for 2 | |
Itinerary
Times are local, as published by Carnival Cruise Line. Ports and times can change with weather and operations. Fares by cabin
Per person for two sharing, taxes and fees included, checked 2 November at 7:22am. | ||||
| Fri, 4 Feb 20283 nights | Getaway from MelbourneCarnival Adventure · Round trip from MelbourneSea days, no ports of call | All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite | Interior fromA$559ppA$1,118 for 2 | |
Itinerary
Times are local, as published by Carnival Cruise Line. Ports and times can change with weather and operations. Fares by cabin
Per person for two sharing, taxes and fees included, checked 2 November at 7:22am. | ||||
| Mon, 7 Feb 20284 nights | Kangaroo Island from MelbourneCarnival Adventure · Round trip from MelbourneKangaroo Island | All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite | Interior fromA$656ppA$1,312 for 2 | |
Itinerary
Times are local, as published by Carnival Cruise Line. Ports and times can change with weather and operations. Fares by cabin
Per person for two sharing, taxes and fees included, checked 2 November at 7:22am. | ||||
| Fri, 11 Feb 20283 nights | Getaway from MelbourneCarnival Adventure · Round trip from MelbourneSea days, no ports of call | All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite | Interior fromA$554ppA$1,108 for 2 | |
Itinerary
Times are local, as published by Carnival Cruise Line. Ports and times can change with weather and operations. Fares by cabin
Per person for two sharing, taxes and fees included, checked 2 November at 7:22am. | ||||
| Mon, 14 Feb 20284 nights | Kangaroo Island from MelbourneCarnival Adventure · Round trip from MelbourneKangaroo Island | All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite | Interior fromA$650ppA$1,300 for 2 | |
Itinerary
Times are local, as published by Carnival Cruise Line. Ports and times can change with weather and operations. Fares by cabin
Per person for two sharing, taxes and fees included, checked 2 November at 7:22am. | ||||
| Fri, 18 Feb 20283 nights | Getaway from MelbourneCarnival Adventure · Round trip from MelbourneSea days, no ports of call | All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite | Interior fromA$564ppA$1,128 for 2 | |
Itinerary
Times are local, as published by Carnival Cruise Line. Ports and times can change with weather and operations. Fares by cabin
Per person for two sharing, taxes and fees included, checked 2 November at 7:22am. | ||||
| Mon, 21 Feb 20284 nights | Kangaroo Island from MelbourneCarnival Adventure · Round trip from MelbourneKangaroo Island | All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite | Interior fromA$670ppA$1,340 for 2 | |
Itinerary
Times are local, as published by Carnival Cruise Line. Ports and times can change with weather and operations. Fares by cabin
Per person for two sharing, taxes and fees included, checked 2 November at 7:22am. | ||||
| Fri, 25 Feb 20282 nights | Getaway, Melbourne to AdelaideCarnival Adventure · One way, Melbourne to AdelaideSea days, no ports of call | All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite | Interior fromA$387ppA$774 for 2 | |
Itinerary
Times are local, as published by Carnival Cruise Line. Ports and times can change with weather and operations. Fares by cabin
Per person for two sharing, taxes and fees included, checked 2 November at 7:22am. | ||||
| Mon, 6 Mar 202824 nights | Round Australia, Melbourne to SydneyGrand Princess · One way, Melbourne to SydneyAdelaide, Albany, Margaret River, Perth, Broome, Yampi Sound, Kimberley Coast, Darwin, Cairns, Willis Island, Brisbane | 2 of 5 cabin types leftInterior, Oceanview | Interior fromA$7,291ppA$14,582 for 2 | |
Itinerary
Times are local, as published by Princess Cruises. Ports and times can change with weather and operations. Fares by cabin
Princess Plus, with drinks and Wi-Fi: from A$9,187 pp (Interior) Per person for two sharing, taxes and fees included, checked 2 November at 7:20am. | ||||
| 2028 to 29 season | ||||
| Sun, 19 Nov 202829 nights | Australia and New Zealand with Queensland, Melbourne to AucklandSilver Moon · One way, Melbourne to AucklandBatemans Bay, Newcastle, Airlie Beach, Willis Island, Cairns, Townsville, K'Gari, Sydney, Hobart, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Stewart Island, Dunedin, Timaru, Lyttelton, Wellington, Napier, Gisborne, Tauranga | 8 of 9 cabin types leftVista Suite, Classic Veranda Suite, Superior Veranda Suite, Deluxe Veranda Suite, Silver Suite, Royal Suite, Grand Suite, Owner’s Suite | Vista Suite fromA$25,700ppA$51,400 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
| Sun, 19 Nov 202814 nights | Australia with Queensland, Melbourne to SydneySilver Moon · One way, Melbourne to SydneyBatemans Bay, Newcastle, Airlie Beach, Willis Island, Cairns, Townsville, K'Gari | 8 of 9 cabin types leftVista Suite, Classic Veranda Suite, Superior Veranda Suite, Deluxe Veranda Suite, Silver Suite, Royal Suite, Grand Suite, Owner’s Suite | Vista Suite fromA$12,600ppA$25,200 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
| Wed, 3 Jan 202925 nights | Australia and New Zealand with Sydney from MelbourneSilver Moon · Round trip from MelbourneBatemans Bay, Sydney, New Plymouth, Wellington, Napier, Gisborne, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay of Islands, Picton, Lyttelton, Timaru, Dunedin, Stewart Island, Hobart | 5 of 9 cabin types leftVista Suite, Classic Veranda Suite, Superior Veranda Suite, Deluxe Veranda Suite, Silver Suite | Vista Suite fromA$23,150ppA$46,300 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
| Wed, 3 Jan 202912 nights | Australia and New Zealand with Sydney, Melbourne to AucklandSilver Moon · One way, Melbourne to AucklandBatemans Bay, Sydney, New Plymouth, Wellington, Napier, Gisborne, Tauranga | All cabin types availableVista Suite, Panorama Suite, Classic Veranda Suite, Superior Veranda Suite, Deluxe Veranda Suite, Silver Suite, Royal Suite, Grand Suite, Owner’s Suite | Vista Suite fromA$12,050ppA$24,100 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
| Sun, 28 Jan 202914 nights | Australia with Tasmania and Adelaide, Melbourne to SydneySilver Moon · One way, Melbourne to SydneyPhillip Island, Port Lincoln, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Burnie, Hobart, Eden, Batemans Bay | 8 of 9 cabin types leftVista Suite, Classic Veranda Suite, Superior Veranda Suite, Deluxe Veranda Suite, Silver Suite, Royal Suite, Grand Suite, Owner’s Suite | Vista Suite fromA$14,200ppA$28,400 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
| Tue, 27 Feb 202914 nights | Australia with Albany and Perth, Melbourne to BenoaSilver Whisper · One way, Melbourne to BenoaPhillip Island, Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Esperance, Albany, Busselton, Fremantle | 3 of 9 cabin types leftVista Suite, Superior Veranda Suite, Deluxe Veranda Suite | Vista Suite fromA$13,850ppA$27,700 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
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Call a Cruise Expert · 1300 214 840 Enquire TodayMelbourne's cruise terminal is Station Pier, run by Ports Victoria. Station Pier has three cruise berths and handles most of the cruise ships that visit Victoria.
Station Pier is at 6 Waterfront Place, Port Melbourne. Tram route 109 runs to the CBD from Stop 129 Beacon Cove, a short walk from the pier. You need a myki card for the tram, sold at the myki desk in the cruise terminal on the pier. A taxi rank is set up on the pier on cruise days.
Cruise lines can approve private cars, taxis and hire cars to drop guests on the pier. Drivers stop at the Gatehouse with boarding passes ready for a security check, drop passengers at the set-down point and leave. Public parking is limited to paid spaces in Waterfront Place next to the pier, and there is no luggage storage at Station Pier.
Arrive at the check-in time on your boarding pass. Cruise lines stagger boarding across the morning and early afternoon to avoid queues, and boarding usually closes an hour or two before the ship sails. Only ticketed passengers and authorised staff can enter Station Pier during embarkation. Unattended luggage is not allowed on the pier.
Yes, for any cruise that calls at New Zealand, the South Pacific or anywhere else outside Australia: every guest needs a valid passport, and most cruise lines want it valid for at least six months after the cruise ends. Cruises that stay in Australia, such as Tasmania voyages, need photo identification, but most lines still recommend a passport. Check your line's rules and Smartraveller before you go.
Worked out from the 23 sailings with open cabins we list today: the lowest and the typical (median) starting fare per person, twin share, taxes included.
| Length | Sailings | From | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short breaks (2 to 5 nights) | 11 | A$372 | A$650 |
| 10 to 14 nights | 7 | A$9,050 | A$12,600 |
| 15 nights or more | 5 | A$5,119 | A$23,150 |
| Style | Typical fare a night | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| Contemporary | A$186 | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Premium | A$304 | Azamara and Princess Cruises |
| Luxury and expedition | A$938 | Silversea |
Most cruises from Melbourne sail between November and March, the warmer months on Bass Strait and the Tasman Sea. Few ships are based in Melbourne in winter, so cruises from Melbourne between May and September are rare.
| Months | What to expect |
|---|---|
| October to November | Spring: the first ships of the season arrive, with Tasmania and New Zealand coming into their milder months. |
| December to February | Summer and school holidays: the busiest months, with the most sailings, the warmest weather in Tasmania and New Zealand, and Christmas and New Year cruises that sell out early. |
| March | Early autumn: the last sailings of the season, often with good fares, before ships move north or overseas. |
| April to September | Autumn and winter: very few departures from Melbourne. For a winter cruise, look at year-round sailings from Sydney or Brisbane. |
Our cruises from Melbourne by month of departure: Jan 7 · Feb 8 · Mar 2 · Apr 2 · Nov 2 · Dec 2.
44 ports appear on the cruises from Melbourne we list. Solid pins are where sailings begin.
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Sailing out through the Heads, past the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, is the best start to any cruise. Board early and there is time for a last walk round Circular Quay and The Rocks first.
Australia’s second-oldest city, with Salamanca Place’s sandstone warehouses close to the wharf. MONA is a ferry ride up the Derwent, and kunanyi / Mount Wellington looks down on the whole town.
Australia’s third-largest island, off South Australia: sea lions at Seal Bay, the Remarkable Rocks and plenty of kangaroos and koalas. A tender port, with a long drive to the best of it.
A tiny sand cay far out in the Coral Sea, home to a weather station and huge seabird colonies. Seen from the deck as the ship cruises by: there is no landing.
A wine day for many: the Barossa, McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills are all within reach. In town, the Central Market, the galleries on North Terrace and the beach at Glenelg are easy.
A harbour city two hours north of Sydney, with ocean baths, the Anzac Memorial Walk above the beaches, and the Hunter Valley vineyards inland.
Cruises from Melbourne start at A$372 per person, twin share, for the 2 night Getaway, Melbourne to Sydney on Carnival Adventure, departing 7 April 2027. A typical 10 to 14 nights cruise is about A$12,600 per person. Fares include taxes and port fees.
Carnival Cruise Line (11), Silversea (10), Azamara (1) and Princess Cruises (1) have cruises from Melbourne on sale with us, with the number of sailings we list in brackets.
Most cruises from Melbourne sail between November and March, the warmer months on Bass Strait and the Tasman Sea. Few ships are based in Melbourne in winter, so cruises from Melbourne between May and September are rare.
From Melbourne we list sailings to Tasmania and southern Australia (8), New Zealand (5), Short getaways (5), Great Barrier Reef and Queensland (3) and Around Australia (1). No flights are needed: you board in Melbourne.
Only in a limited way. Ports Victoria lists paid public parking in Waterfront Place next to Station Pier, and the number of spaces is small. Most guests arrive by taxi, rideshare, tram or a drop-off approved by their cruise line.
Ports Victoria suggests checking airport transfers with your travel agent or cruise line. Skybus runs from Melbourne Airport to Southern Cross Station in the city, and tram route 109 runs between the CBD and Port Melbourne. With luggage, a taxi or rideshare straight to the pier is simpler.
Choose a sailing in the table on this page and press Quick Quote, or call 1300 214 840. We are an Australian cruise agency: we confirm the cabin and the total in Australian dollars, and one specialist looks after you from quote to homecoming.
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Sources: Ports Victoria: Cruise passenger information, Ports Victoria: Station Pier, Smartraveller. Fares are published by the cruise lines and change with availability.
