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Ocean cruises

831 sailings between November 2026 and June 2029, from A$198 pp

  • 831sailings listed
  • A$198per person, from
  • A$99a night, from
  • 2–94nights
  • 10cruise lines

Ocean cruises at a glance

We list 831 ocean cruises between November 2026 and June 2029 from 10 cruise lines, most often from Sydney and Brisbane, lasting 2 to 94 nights. Fares start at A$198 per person, and the lowest fare per night is A$99. Ships range from big family resorts to small luxury ships, so choosing the right line matters as much as choosing where to go.

An ocean cruise is the classic cruise holiday: a ship that is a floating resort, with restaurants, pools, shows and a port to explore most days. From Australia, ocean cruises sail mostly from Sydney and Brisbane to the South Pacific, New Zealand, the Great Barrier Reef and Tasmania, with short cruises of two to five nights all year.

Lines fall into three styles. Contemporary lines such as Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian are lively, family friendly and the best value. Premium lines such as Celebrity, Princess, Holland America and Azamara are calmer, with better dining. Luxury lines such as Silversea, Seabourn and Oceania have smaller ships and more included in the fare.

Sailings and fares updated 1 November 2026.

Ocean cruises 2026–29

The next 120 of the 831 sailings we list, soonest first. For every sailing, see Sailing Soon or a destination or departure port page. Fares are per person for two sharing, taxes and fees included, as listed by the cruise line on 2 November at 7:20am. Cabin types sell out and prices move between checks, so we confirm what is open and what it costs before you pay.

120 sailings

DepartsCruiseCabins openFromQuote
2026 to 27 season
Tue, 10 Nov 202612 nights South Pacific Islands from SydneyCelebrity Solstice · Round trip from SydneyLifou, Mystery Island, Luganville, Port Vila, Nouméa 2 of 6 cabin types leftOcean View, AquaClass Ocean View fromA$2,965ppA$5,930 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Tue, 10 Nov 202613 nights Asia & Australia, Singapore to BrisbaneRoyal Princess · One way, Singapore to BrisbaneBali, Darwin, Yorkeys Knob 2 of 5 cabin types leftBalcony, Suite Balcony fromA$5,119ppA$10,238 for 2
Wed, 11 Nov 20269 nights New Zealand from SydneyAnthem of the Seas · Round trip from SydneyPicton, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,669ppA$3,338 for 2
Fri, 13 Nov 20267 nights South Pacific from BrisbaneQuantum of the Seas · Round trip from BrisbanePort Vila, Mystery Island All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,408ppA$2,817 for 2
Mon, 16 Nov 202618 nights Australia and Indonesia with Bali, Singapore to SydneySilver Moon · One way, Singapore to SydneyBenoa, Komodo Island, Darwin, Cairns, Airlie Beach, Mooloolaba 3 of 9 cabin types leftClassic Veranda Suite, Superior Veranda Suite, Deluxe Veranda Suite Classic Veranda Suite fromA$11,850ppA$23,700 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Wed, 18 Nov 202612 nights Southern Australia Explorer from SydneyGrand Princess · Round trip from SydneyMelbourne, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Hobart, Port Arthur 3 of 5 cabin types leftInterior, Oceanview, Balcony Interior fromA$4,639ppA$9,278 for 2
Thu, 19 Nov 20263 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Ocean View, Balcony Interior fromA$581ppA$1,162 for 2
Thu, 19 Nov 202612 nights New Zealand from SydneyCelebrity Edge · Round trip from SydneyMilford, Doubtful and Dusky Sounds, Dunedin, Christchurch, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay of Islands Only Inside cabins leftInside Inside fromA$3,361ppA$6,722 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Fri, 20 Nov 20263 nights Sydney GetawayAnthem of the Seas · Round trip from SydneySea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$898ppA$1,796 for 2
Fri, 20 Nov 20267 nights Queensland from BrisbaneQuantum of the Seas · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach, Cairns, Willis Island All cabin types availableOcean View, Balcony, Interior, Suite Ocean View fromA$1,349ppA$2,698 for 2
Sun, 22 Nov 202613 nights Sydney to SingaporeCelebrity Solstice · One way, Sydney to SingaporeAirlie Beach, Cairns, Port Douglas, Darwin, Singapore 3 of 6 cabin types leftInside, Veranda, AquaClass Inside fromA$2,252ppA$4,503 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Mon, 23 Nov 20269 nights South Pacific from SydneyAnthem of the Seas · Round trip from SydneyNouméa, Mystery Island, Port Vila All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,348ppA$2,696 for 2
Fri, 27 Nov 20263 nights Brisbane GetawayQuantum of the Seas · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Balcony, Ocean View, Suite Interior fromA$499ppA$997 for 2
Mon, 30 Nov 20269 nights Queensland with Great Barrier Reef from SydneyGrand Princess · Round trip from SydneyBrisbane, Airlie Beach, Cairns, Willis Island 2 of 5 cabin types leftBalcony, Suite Balcony fromA$2,730ppA$5,460 for 2
Mon, 30 Nov 202612 nights South Pacific, Lautoka to SydneyNorwegian Spirit · One way, Lautoka to SydneyDenarau, Savusavu, Dravuni Island, Port Vila, Mystery Island, Brisbane, Newcastle Other cabins on requestSuite Suite fromA$9,580ppA$19,160 for 2
Mon, 30 Nov 20264 nights Whitsundays Getaway from BrisbaneQuantum of the Seas · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$768ppA$1,536 for 2
Tue, 1 Dec 202611 nights Great Barrier Reef from SydneyCelebrity Edge · Round trip from SydneyAirlie Beach and Cairns overnight, Port Douglas, Willis Island Last suites availableThe Retreat The Retreat fromA$16,837ppA$33,673 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Wed, 2 Dec 20269 nights New Zealand from SydneyAnthem of the Seas · Round trip from SydneyBay of Islands, Tauranga, Napier, Picton All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,798ppA$3,597 for 2
Fri, 4 Dec 20263 nights Getaway from SydneyCarnival Adventure · Round trip from SydneySea days, no ports of call 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Ocean View, Balcony Interior fromA$671ppA$1,342 for 2
Fri, 4 Dec 20268 nights South Pacific from BrisbaneQuantum of the Seas · Round trip from BrisbaneNouméa, Mystery Island, Port Vila All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,599ppA$3,198 for 2
Fri, 4 Dec 202614 nights Australia and New Zealand with Tasmania, Sydney to AucklandSilver Moon · One way, Sydney to AucklandHobart, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Stewart Island, Dunedin, Akaroa, Wellington, Napier, Gisborne, Tauranga 3 of 9 cabin types leftVista Suite, Classic Veranda Suite, Superior Veranda Suite Vista Suite fromA$16,450ppA$32,900 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Sat, 5 Dec 202613 nights New Zealand from SydneyRoyal Princess · Round trip from SydneyBay of Islands, Auckland, Picton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park 2 of 5 cabin types leftBalcony, Mini-Suite Balcony fromA$2,999ppA$5,998 for 2
Sun, 6 Dec 20264 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$850ppA$1,700 for 2
Mon, 7 Dec 20264 nights Tangalooma, Moreton Island from SydneyCarnival Adventure · Round trip from SydneyMoreton Island 2 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Suite Interior fromA$761ppA$1,522 for 2
Tue, 8 Dec 20265 nights Tasmania from SydneyCarnival Splendor · Round trip from SydneyHobart, Port Arthur 2 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Suite Interior fromA$1,216ppA$2,432 for 2
Wed, 9 Dec 20262 nights Australia Seacation, Sydney to BrisbaneGrand Princess · One way, Sydney to BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Balcony, Oceanview, Mini-Suite, Suite Interior fromA$198ppA$396 for 2
Thu, 10 Dec 20263 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$666ppA$1,332 for 2
Fri, 11 Dec 20268 nights South Pacific from SydneyAnthem of the Seas · Round trip from SydneyNouméa, Port Vila, Mystery Island All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,598ppA$3,197 for 2
Fri, 11 Dec 20263 nights Getaway from SydneyCarnival Adventure · Round trip from SydneySea days, no ports of call Only Interior cabins leftInterior Interior fromA$651ppA$1,302 for 2
Sat, 12 Dec 20269 nights Australia Wine from SydneyCelebrity Edge · Round trip from SydneyHobart, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Melbourne Last suites availableThe Retreat The Retreat fromA$9,465ppA$18,930 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Sat, 12 Dec 202611 nights Melbourne, Adelaide and Kangaroo Island from SydneyNorwegian Spirit · Round trip from SydneyHobart, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Melbourne Other cabins on requestInside Inside fromA$2,277ppA$4,554 for 2
Sat, 12 Dec 20268 nights South Pacific from BrisbaneQuantum of the Seas · Round trip from BrisbaneNouméa, Port Vila, Mystery Island All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,599ppA$3,198 for 2
Sun, 13 Dec 20266 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneWillis Island, Cairns, Airlie Beach 2 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Balcony Interior fromA$1,198ppA$2,396 for 2
Sun, 13 Dec 20264 nights Tangalooma, Moreton Island from SydneyCarnival Splendor · Round trip from SydneyMoreton Island All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$795ppA$1,590 for 2
Mon, 14 Dec 20264 nights Tangalooma, Moreton Island from SydneyCarnival Adventure · Round trip from SydneyMoreton Island 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$711ppA$1,422 for 2
Mon, 14 Dec 20264 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$836ppA$1,672 for 2
Thu, 17 Dec 20269 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from SydneyCarnival Splendor · Round trip from SydneyLifou, Mystery Island, Nouméa All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,739ppA$3,478 for 2
Fri, 18 Dec 20269 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from SydneyCarnival Adventure · Round trip from SydneyNouméa, Lifou, Port Vila Only Interior cabins leftInterior Interior fromA$1,967ppA$3,934 for 2
Fri, 18 Dec 20268 nights Vanuatu from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneMystery Island, Port Vila, Santo Only Interior cabins leftInterior Interior fromA$1,849ppA$3,698 for 2
Sat, 19 Dec 20269 nights New Zealand Holiday from SydneyAnthem of the Seas · Round trip from SydneyBay of Islands, Auckland, Tauranga All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$2,399ppA$4,798 for 2
Sun, 20 Dec 20268 nights South Pacific Holiday from BrisbaneQuantum of the Seas · Round trip from BrisbaneNouméa, Mystery Island All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$2,199ppA$4,397 for 2
Mon, 21 Dec 202612 nights New Zealand at ChristmasCelebrity Edge · Round trip from SydneyMilford, Doubtful and Dusky Sounds, Dunedin, Christchurch, Auckland, Bay of Islands 2 of 6 cabin types leftOcean View, The Retreat Ocean View fromA$3,450ppA$6,901 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Tue, 22 Dec 202613 nights New Zealand Holiday from SydneyRoyal Princess · Round trip from SydneyBay of Islands, Auckland, Picton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park Only Interior cabins leftInterior Interior fromA$3,203ppA$6,406 for 2
Wed, 23 Dec 202614 nights Australia and New Zealand from SydneyNorwegian Spirit · Round trip from SydneyEden, Melbourne, Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound, Dunedin, Timaru, Tauranga, Bay of Islands Other cabins on requestInside Inside fromA$4,729ppA$9,458 for 2
Sat, 26 Dec 20263 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$861ppA$1,722 for 2
Sat, 26 Dec 20264 nights Tangalooma, Moreton Island from SydneyCarnival Splendor · Round trip from SydneyMoreton Island 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Ocean View, Suite Interior fromA$1,265ppA$2,530 for 2
Sun, 27 Dec 20263 nights Getaway from SydneyCarnival Adventure · Round trip from SydneySea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$831ppA$1,662 for 2
Sun, 27 Dec 20263 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Ocean View, Balcony Interior fromA$835ppA$1,670 for 2
Mon, 28 Dec 20269 nights New Zealand from SydneyAnthem of the Seas · Round trip from SydneyPicton, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$3,398ppA$6,797 for 2
Mon, 28 Dec 20268 nights New Year in the South PacificQuantum of the Seas · Round trip from BrisbaneNouméa, Mystery Island, Port Vila All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$2,899ppA$5,798 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Wed, 30 Dec 202610 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from SydneyCarnival Adventure · Round trip from SydneyNouméa, Mystery Island, Port Vila, Lifou 2 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Balcony Interior fromA$2,292ppA$4,584 for 2
Wed, 30 Dec 202610 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSanto, Port Vila, Mystery Island, Lifou Only Balcony cabins leftBalcony Balcony fromA$2,902ppA$5,804 for 2
Wed, 30 Dec 20264 nights Getaway from SydneyCarnival Splendor · Round trip from SydneySea days, no ports of call 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,405ppA$2,810 for 2
Sat, 2 Jan 202712 nights South Pacific from Sydney, Celebrity EdgeCelebrity Edge · Round trip from SydneyNouméa, Mystery Island, Luganville, Port Vila overnight, Lifou All cabin types availableInside, Ocean View, Veranda, Concierge Class, AquaClass, The Retreat Inside fromA$3,193ppA$6,385 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Sun, 3 Jan 202710 nights New Zealand from SydneyCarnival Splendor · Round trip from SydneyNapier, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay of Islands Last suites availableSuite Suite fromA$4,268ppA$8,536 for 2
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
Mon, 4 Jan 20277 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneNouméa, Lifou, Mystery Island 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,601ppA$3,202 for 2
Mon, 4 Jan 202712 nights Fiji from SydneyRoyal Princess · Round trip from SydneySuva, Lautoka, Dravuni Island 2 of 5 cabin types leftBalcony, Interior Balcony fromA$2,521ppA$5,042 for 2
Tue, 5 Jan 202748 nights San Francisco to Sydney Grand VoyageAzamara Quest · One way, San Francisco to SydneyHonolulu, Nawiliwili, Kailua-Kona, Moorea, Bora Bora, Papeete, Pago Pago, Apia, Savusavu, Lautoka, Norfolk Island, Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, Picton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Stewart Island, Milford Sound, Hobart, Melbourne, Eden Only Oceanview cabins leftOceanview Oceanview fromA$21,809ppA$43,618 for 2
Tue, 5 Jan 20273 nights Brisbane GetawayQuantum of the Seas · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$898ppA$1,797 for 2
Wed, 6 Jan 20279 nights South Pacific from SydneyAnthem of the Seas · Round trip from SydneyNouméa, Mystery Island, Port Vila All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$2,378ppA$4,757 for 2
Wed, 6 Jan 202714 nights Fiji & South Pacific from BrisbaneGrand Princess · Round trip from BrisbaneLautoka, Suva, Dravuni Island, Mystery Island, Nouméa, Lifou 2 of 5 cabin types leftInterior, Oceanview Interior fromA$2,801ppA$5,602 for 2
Wed, 6 Jan 20274 nights Hobart from SydneyNorwegian Spirit · Round trip from SydneyHobart Other cabins on requestInside Inside fromA$1,022ppA$2,044 for 2
Fri, 8 Jan 20278 nights South Pacific from BrisbaneQuantum of the Seas · Round trip from BrisbaneNouméa, Mystery Island, Port Vila All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,948ppA$3,897 for 2
Sat, 9 Jan 202710 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from SydneyCarnival Adventure · Round trip from SydneyNouméa, Lifou, Mystery Island, Port Vila Only Interior cabins leftInterior Interior fromA$1,623ppA$3,246 for 2
Sat, 9 Jan 20278 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneLifou, Mystery Island, Nouméa 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Ocean View, Balcony Interior fromA$1,458ppA$2,916 for 2
Sun, 10 Jan 202711 nights Melbourne, Adelaide and Kangaroo Island from SydneyNorwegian Spirit · Round trip from SydneyBurnie, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Melbourne Other cabins on requestInside Inside fromA$1,608ppA$3,216 for 2
Mon, 11 Jan 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$876ppA$1,752 for 2
Wed, 13 Jan 20274 nights Tangalooma, Moreton Island from SydneyCarnival Splendor · Round trip from SydneyMoreton Island All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,075ppA$2,150 for 2
Thu, 14 Jan 202711 nights Sydney to AucklandCelebrity Edge · One way, Sydney to AucklandMilford, Doubtful and Dusky Sounds, Dunedin, Wellington, Picton, Napier, Tauranga, Bay of Islands All cabin types availableInside, Ocean View, Veranda, Concierge Class, AquaClass, The Retreat Inside fromA$3,414ppA$6,828 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Fri, 15 Jan 20279 nights South Pacific from SydneyAnthem of the Seas · Round trip from SydneyPort Vila, Mystery Island, Nouméa All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$2,199ppA$4,398 for 2
Fri, 15 Jan 20276 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach, Cairns, Willis Island All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,036ppA$2,072 for 2
Sat, 16 Jan 20276 nights Queensland from BrisbaneQuantum of the Seas · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach, Cairns, Willis Island All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,629ppA$3,257 for 2
Sat, 16 Jan 202714 nights New Zealand from SydneyRoyal Princess · Round trip from SydneyBay of Islands, Auckland, Tauranga, Picton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park 3 of 5 cabin types leftInterior, Balcony, Mini-Suite Interior fromA$2,655ppA$5,310 for 2
Sun, 17 Jan 20276 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneWillis Island, Cairns, Airlie Beach 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Ocean View, Balcony Interior fromA$928ppA$1,856 for 2
Sun, 17 Jan 202714 nights Australia and New Zealand with Tasmania, Sydney to AucklandSilver Moon · One way, Sydney to AucklandHobart, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Stewart Island, Dunedin, Akaroa, Wellington, Napier, Gisborne, Tauranga Only Panorama Suite cabins leftPanorama Suite Panorama Suite fromA$18,300ppA$36,600 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Tue, 19 Jan 20274 nights Tangalooma, Moreton Island from SydneyCarnival Adventure · Round trip from SydneyMoreton Island All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$966ppA$1,932 for 2
Wed, 20 Jan 202716 nights New Zealand and Australia, Auckland to SydneyAzamara Pursuit · One way, Auckland to SydneyBay of Islands, Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, Nelson, Picton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Milford Sound, Hobart, Eden 7 of 8 cabin types leftInterior, Oceanview, Veranda, Veranda Plus, Continent Suite, Spa Suite, World Owner’s Suite Interior fromA$6,839ppA$13,678 for 2
Thu, 21 Jan 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$591ppA$1,182 for 2
Thu, 21 Jan 202736 nights Hawaii & South Pacific Crossing, Los Angeles to SydneyCoral Princess · One way, Los Angeles to SydneyHilo, Kahului, Honolulu, Kauai, Pago Pago, Cross International Date Line, Suva, Dravuni Island, Port Vila, Luganville, Rabaul, Kiriwina Island, Alotau, Cairns, Airlie Beach, Brisbane All cabin types availableInterior, Oceanview, Balcony, Mini-Suite, Suite Interior fromA$9,580ppA$19,160 for 2
Thu, 21 Jan 20274 nights Hobart from SydneyNorwegian Spirit · Round trip from SydneyHobart Other cabins on requestInside Inside fromA$1,022ppA$2,044 for 2
Fri, 22 Jan 20277 nights South Pacific from BrisbaneQuantum of the Seas · Round trip from BrisbaneMystery Island, Port Vila All cabin types availableOcean View, Interior, Balcony, Suite Ocean View fromA$1,598ppA$3,197 for 2
Sat, 23 Jan 20274 nights Tangalooma, Moreton Island from SydneyCarnival Adventure · Round trip from SydneyMoreton Island 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$971ppA$1,942 for 2
Sat, 23 Jan 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Ocean View, Balcony Interior fromA$706ppA$1,412 for 2
Sun, 24 Jan 20278 nights Queensland from SydneyAnthem of the Seas · Round trip from SydneyWillis Island, Cairns, Airlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,779ppA$3,557 for 2
Sun, 24 Jan 20276 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach, Cairns, Willis Island All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$892ppA$1,784 for 2
Mon, 25 Jan 202712 nights Auckland to SydneyCelebrity Edge · One way, Auckland to SydneyBay of Islands, Tauranga, Napier, Picton, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, the fiords All cabin types availableInside, Ocean View, Veranda, Concierge Class, AquaClass, The Retreat Inside fromA$3,349ppA$6,698 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Mon, 25 Jan 202711 nights Australia and New Zealand, Sydney to AucklandNorwegian Spirit · One way, Sydney to AucklandEden, Burnie, Melbourne, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Timaru, Tauranga Other cabins on requestInside Inside fromA$2,149ppA$4,298 for 2
Wed, 27 Jan 202714 nights Southeast Asia, Sydney to SingaporeCarnival Adventure · One way, Sydney to SingaporeAirlie Beach, Darwin, Benoa, Lombok All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,763ppA$3,526 for 2
Wed, 27 Jan 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$683ppA$1,366 for 2
Wed, 27 Jan 20274 nights Tangalooma, Moreton Island from SydneyCarnival Splendor · Round trip from SydneyMoreton Island All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$840ppA$1,680 for 2
Fri, 29 Jan 202728 nights Hawaii & South Pacific Crossing, Honolulu to SydneyCoral Princess · One way, Honolulu to SydneyKauai, Pago Pago, Cross International Date Line, Suva, Dravuni Island, Port Vila, Luganville, Rabaul, Kiriwina Island, Alotau, Cairns, Airlie Beach, Brisbane Only Balcony cabins leftBalcony Balcony fromA$12,859ppA$25,718 for 2
Fri, 29 Jan 20277 nights South Pacific from BrisbaneQuantum of the Seas · Round trip from BrisbaneNouméa, Mystery Island All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,349ppA$2,698 for 2
Sat, 30 Jan 20278 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneLifou, Mystery Island, Nouméa All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,138ppA$2,276 for 2
Sat, 30 Jan 20278 nights Tasmania from SydneyRoyal Princess · Round trip from SydneyHobart, Port Arthur, Melbourne, Eden 3 of 5 cabin types leftInterior, Balcony, Mini-Suite Interior fromA$2,347ppA$4,694 for 2
Sun, 31 Jan 20276 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneWillis Island, Cairns, Airlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$986ppA$1,972 for 2
Sun, 31 Jan 20274 nights Tangalooma, Moreton Island from SydneyCarnival Splendor · Round trip from SydneyMoreton Island All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$780ppA$1,560 for 2
Mon, 1 Feb 202711 nights New Zealand from SydneyAnthem of the Seas · Round trip from SydneyPicton, Napier, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$2,911ppA$5,821 for 2
Mon, 1 Feb 202714 nights New Zealand from BrisbaneGrand Princess · Round trip from BrisbaneAuckland, Tauranga, Picton, Timaru, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park All cabin types availableInterior, Oceanview, Balcony, Mini-Suite, Suite Interior fromA$2,169ppA$4,338 for 2
Thu, 4 Feb 20279 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from SydneyCarnival Splendor · Round trip from SydneyMystery Island, Lifou, Nouméa All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,339ppA$2,678 for 2
Fri, 5 Feb 202719 nights Australia and Indonesia, Sydney to SingaporeAzamara Pursuit · One way, Sydney to SingaporeMooloolaba, Airlie Beach, Cairns, Darwin, Benoa, Semarang, Jakarta 7 of 8 cabin types leftInterior, Oceanview, Veranda, Veranda Plus, Continent Suite, Spa Suite, World Owner’s Suite Interior fromA$4,239ppA$8,478 for 2
Fri, 5 Feb 202748 nights Sydney to TokyoAzamara Pursuit · One way, Sydney to TokyoMooloolaba, Airlie Beach, Cairns, Darwin, Benoa, Semarang, Jakarta, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Hong Kong, Taipei, Hirara, Naha, Kochi, Kobe, Hiroshima, Beppu, Kitakyushu, Sasebo, Busan, Sakaiminato, Kanazawa, Niigata, Akita, Aomori Only Oceanview cabins leftOceanview Oceanview fromA$21,399ppA$42,798 for 2
Fri, 5 Feb 202734 nights Australia and Asia Combination, Sydney to KobeAzamara Pursuit · One way, Sydney to KobeMooloolaba, Airlie Beach, Cairns, Darwin, Benoa, Semarang, Jakarta, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Hong Kong, Taipei, Hirara, Naha, Kochi 3 of 8 cabin types leftOceanview, Veranda Plus, World Owner’s Suite Oceanview fromA$15,779ppA$31,558 for 2
Fri, 5 Feb 202711 nights Australia and New Zealand, Auckland to SydneyNorwegian Spirit · One way, Auckland to SydneyTauranga, Timaru, Dunedin, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Melbourne, Burnie, Eden Other cabins on requestInside Inside fromA$1,871ppA$3,742 for 2
Fri, 5 Feb 20273 nights Brisbane GetawayQuantum of the Seas · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$798ppA$1,597 for 2
Sat, 6 Feb 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$504ppA$1,008 for 2
Sat, 6 Feb 202712 nights New Zealand in FebruaryCelebrity Edge · Round trip from SydneyMilford, Doubtful and Dusky Sounds, Dunedin, Christchurch, Auckland, Tauranga, Bay of Islands All cabin types availableInside, Ocean View, Veranda, Concierge Class, AquaClass, The Retreat Inside fromA$3,492ppA$6,984 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Sun, 7 Feb 202715 nights New Zealand and Australia, Auckland to SydneyAzamara Quest · One way, Auckland to SydneyTauranga, Napier, Picton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Stewart Island, Milford Sound, Hobart, Melbourne, Eden 2 of 10 cabin types leftInterior, Oceanview Interior fromA$5,409ppA$10,818 for 2
Sun, 7 Feb 202713 nights New Zealand from SydneyRoyal Princess · Round trip from SydneyBay of Islands, Auckland, Picton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park 3 of 5 cabin types leftInterior, Balcony, Mini-Suite Interior fromA$2,717ppA$5,434 for 2
Mon, 8 Feb 20274 nights Whitsundays Getaway from BrisbaneQuantum of the Seas · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Balcony, Ocean View, Suite Interior fromA$898ppA$1,796 for 2
Tue, 9 Feb 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$689ppA$1,378 for 2
Wed, 10 Feb 202718 nights Grand World Voyage, Sydney to SingaporeVolendam · One way, Sydney to SingaporeAirlie Beach, Townsville, Darwin, Benoa, Surabaya, Semarang 4 of 5 cabin types leftInside, Ocean View, Lanai, Vista Suite Inside fromA$6,699ppA$13,398 for 2
Wed, 10 Feb 202740 nights Grand World Voyage, Sydney to Cape TownVolendam · One way, Sydney to Cape TownAirlie Beach, Townsville, Darwin, Benoa, Surabaya, Semarang, Singapore, Port Kelang, Penang, Phuket, Hambantota, Colombo, Male, Port Louis, La Possession, Port Elizabeth 2 of 5 cabin types leftInside, Ocean View Inside fromA$13,999ppA$27,998 for 2
Thu, 11 Feb 202711 nights Australia and Vanuatu with Sydney, Lautoka to BrisbaneSilver Dawn · One way, Lautoka to BrisbaneKadavu Island, Port Vila, Champagne Beach, Sydney 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$8,050ppA$16,100 for 2 Details & Itinerary
Fri, 12 Feb 20279 nights New Zealand from SydneyAnthem of the Seas · Round trip from SydneyWellington, Napier, Tauranga, Bay of Islands All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,998ppA$3,996 for 2
Fri, 12 Feb 20277 nights South Pacific from BrisbaneQuantum of the Seas · Round trip from BrisbaneMystery Island, Nouméa 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,399ppA$2,797 for 2
Sat, 13 Feb 20277 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneNouméa, Lifou, Port Vila All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$991ppA$1,982 for 2
Sat, 13 Feb 20272 nights Getaway from SydneyCarnival Splendor · Round trip from SydneySea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$470ppA$940 for 2
Sun, 14 Feb 202718 nights Australia and Indonesia with Bali, Sydney to SingaporeSilver Moon · One way, Sydney to SingaporeBrisbane, Airlie Beach, Cairns, Darwin, Komodo Island, Benoa 7 of 9 cabin types leftVista Suite, Panorama Suite, Classic Veranda Suite, Superior Veranda Suite, Deluxe Veranda Suite, Silver Suite, Owner’s Suite Vista Suite fromA$13,650ppA$27,300 for 2 Details & Itinerary

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What is an ocean cruise?

A cruise on a sea-going ship that calls at ports along the way, with everything for the voyage on board: your cabin, meals, entertainment and activities. You unpack once, and the ship moves between ports overnight or on sea days.

Which style of ocean cruise suits me?

Families and first-timers usually do best on a contemporary line, with kids' clubs, waterslides and the lowest fares. Couples who want good food and a quieter ship often choose a premium line. If you would rather have a small ship, fewer guests and drinks, gratuities and more included, a luxury line is worth the higher fare.

What does the fare include?

On every line: your cabin, the main restaurants and buffet, entertainment and most activities on board. On contemporary and premium lines, drinks, specialty restaurants, Wi-Fi, shore excursions and gratuities usually cost extra, though many fares come with offers that add some of them. Luxury lines include far more.

Where do ocean cruises go?

How much does an ocean cruise cost?

Worked out from the 831 sailings with open cabins we list today: the lowest and the typical (median) starting fare per person, twin share, taxes included.

LengthSailingsFromTypical
Short breaks (2 to 5 nights)304A$198A$665
About a week (6 to 9 nights)206A$892A$1,285
10 to 14 nights188A$1,188A$2,801
15 nights or more133A$1,540A$7,729
StyleTypical fare a nightLines
ContemporaryA$176Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Line
PremiumA$249Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, Azamara and Holland America Line
Luxury and expeditionA$891Silversea, Seabourn and Ponant

When is the best time to take an ocean cruise?

Most ocean cruises from Australia sail between October and April, the Australian cruise season, when most big ships are based in Sydney and Brisbane. Some ships stay all year, sailing to Queensland, the Pacific islands and on short cruises through winter.

MonthsWhat to expect
October and NovemberThe season opens as ships arrive from the northern hemisphere, with South Pacific and New Zealand sailings.
December to FebruaryPeak summer and the school holidays: New Zealand at its warmest, and the busiest, dearest sailings.
March and AprilWarm water in the Pacific, easier fares and Easter cruises; some ships leave for Asia.
May to SeptemberWinter: fewer ships, with Queensland, the Pacific islands and short cruises from Sydney and Brisbane.

Our ocean cruises by month of departure: Jan 123 · Feb 108 · Mar 124 · Apr 70 · May 39 · Jun 45 · Jul 25 · Aug 17 · Sep 29 · Oct 57 · Nov 81 · Dec 113.

Which ports will I visit?

255 ports appear on the ocean cruises we list. Solid pins are where sailings begin.

  • Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and the city skyline

    Sydney

    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.

  • The Brisbane skyline on the river at dusk

    Brisbane

    Cruise ships use the terminal at Luggage Point, at the mouth of the Brisbane River. South Bank’s parklands and galleries, a CityCat ferry ride and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary are the usual choices.

  • White sand and turquoise water in the Whitsundays

    Airlie Beach

    The jumping-off point for the Whitsundays. Most people take a boat out to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet for the swirl of white sand and blue water; the ship anchors and tenders you in.

  • Clear turquoise water off Mystery Island

    Mystery Island

    A tiny, uninhabited island off Aneityum in southern Vanuatu, ringed by white sand and reef. Snorkel straight off the beach, buy from the market stalls set up by locals from across the water, and take the tender back when you are done.

  • A tropical beach and reef near Cairns

    Cairns

    The gateway to the Great Barrier Reef: a day trip out to the outer reef or Green Island, the Skyrail cableway over the rainforest to Kuranda, or the Esplanade lagoon in town.

  • Auckland's skyline and the Sky Tower across the harbour

    Auckland

    The City of Sails, built between two harbours and over some fifty volcanic cones. Take the ferry to Waiheke Island for its vineyards and beaches, climb Mount Eden for the view, or stay on the waterfront at the Viaduct and Wynyard Quarter.

Which cruise lines and ships run ocean cruises?

Ocean cruises, answered

How much does an ocean cruise cost?

Ocean cruises start at A$198 per person, twin share, for the 2 night Australia Seacation, Sydney to Brisbane on Grand Princess, departing 9 December 2026. A typical about a week cruise is about A$1,285 per person. Fares include taxes and port fees.

Which cruise lines run ocean cruises?

Carnival Cruise Line (414), Princess Cruises (131), Royal Caribbean (107), Celebrity Cruises (67), Silversea (34) and Norwegian Cruise Line (26), and 4 more have ocean cruises on sale with us, with the number of sailings we list in brackets.

When is the best time to take an ocean cruise?

Most ocean cruises from Australia sail between October and April, the Australian cruise season, when most big ships are based in Sydney and Brisbane. Some ships stay all year, sailing to Queensland, the Pacific islands and on short cruises through winter.

Do I need a passport for an ocean cruise from Australia?

Yes, for any cruise that leaves Australian waters, such as to the South Pacific or New Zealand, and lines generally ask for it to be valid for six months after your cruise ends. On a cruise that stays in Australia, some lines accept government photo ID instead. We check the rules for your line and itinerary when we quote.

What is the difference between ocean, river and expedition cruises?

An ocean cruise sails the open sea on a resort-style ship, calling at ports. A river cruise sails a river such as the Rhine or Danube on a small, low ship, docking in town centres. An expedition cruise uses a small ship and tenders or Zodiacs to reach remote places such as the Kimberley or Antarctica.

How do I book ocean cruises with Luxury Cruises Guide?

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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