Short cruises from Melbourne
11 sailings between March 2027 and February 2028, from A$372 pp
- 11sailings listed
- A$372per person, from
- A$163a night, from
- 2–4nights
- 1cruise line
Short cruises from Melbourne at a glance
We list 11 short cruises from Melbourne of five nights or fewer between March 2027 and February 2028, from 1 cruise line. Fares start at A$372 per person, and the lowest fare per night is A$163. The most common length is 4 nights, and 9 are round trips from Melbourne.
Sailings and fares updated 2 November 2026.
Short cruises from Melbourne 2027–28
Every Melbourne cruise we list, soonest first: 11 sailings between March 2027 and February 2028. 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 7:22am. Cabin types sell out and prices move between checks, so we confirm what is open and what it costs before you pay.
11 sailings
| Departs | Cruise | Cabins open | From | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to 27 season | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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. | ||||
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Call a Cruise Expert · 1300 214 840 Enquire TodayWhat is a short cruise from Melbourne like?
The short cruises from Melbourne we list run 2 to 4 nights. The most common length is 4 nights, and 9 are round trips from Melbourne. The others sail one way, to Sydney or Adelaide. A typical sailing spends 2 days at sea.
Sailings come from 1 cruise line: Carnival Cruise Line, and the lowest fare per night is A$163. Short sailings are a way to try a ship or a cruise line before a longer voyage.
Which ports do short cruises from Melbourne visit?
The ports called at most often are Kangaroo Island (6 sailings), Sydney (1 sailing) and Adelaide (1 sailing). Some sailings are scenic cruises with no port of call.
More about cruising from Melbourne
Cruises from Melbourne has every sailing we list from Melbourne, of any length, with the terminal details and when to go.
How much does a short cruise from Melbourne cost?
Worked out from the 11 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 |
When is the best time to take a short cruise from Melbourne?
| 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 short cruises from Melbourne by month of departure: Jan 1 · Feb 7 · Mar 1 · Apr 2.
Which ports will I visit?
4 ports appear on the short cruises from Melbourne we list. Solid pins are where sailings begin.
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Kangaroo Island
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.
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.
Adelaide
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.
Which cruise lines and ships run short cruises from Melbourne?
- Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Adventure 11 sailings from A$372 pp
Short cruises from Melbourne, answered
How much does a short cruise from Melbourne cost?
Short 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. Fares include taxes and port fees.
How long are short cruises from Melbourne?
The short cruises from Melbourne we list run 2 to 4 nights: 2 sailings of 2 nights, 3 sailings of 3 nights and 6 sailings of 4 nights. The most common length is 4 nights, and 9 are round trips from Melbourne.
Which ports do short cruises from Melbourne visit?
The ports called at most often on the short cruises from Melbourne we list are Kangaroo Island (6 sailings), Sydney (1 sailing) and Adelaide (1 sailing). Ports of call can change with the weather and the sea.
Which cruise lines run short cruises from Melbourne?
Carnival Cruise Line (11) have short cruises from Melbourne on sale with us, with the number of sailings we list in brackets.
When is the best time to take a short cruise from Melbourne?
Most of our short cruises from Melbourne leave in February, April and March.
Where do short cruises from Melbourne go?
From Melbourne we list short sailings to Tasmania and southern Australia (6). No flights are needed: you board in Melbourne, and most sailings return there.
How do I book short cruises from Melbourne with Luxury Cruises Guide?
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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.