Cruises from Sydney

Kiwis love a good Sydney escape, so why not add a cruise and make it a holiday to remember! With great air connections from Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch & Queenstown, a Fly, Stay, Cruise holiday from NZ is amazing value

Sydney has two cruise terminals. The Iconic Overseas Passenger Terminal known as the “OPT” is located at circular quay in downtown Sydney. It is adjacent to the Rocks, Sydney Opera House & Sydney Harbour Bridge. Great public transport links by rail, ferry and light rail.

The second terminal is at White Bay which is under the harbour bridge around a 10 minute drive from the CBD. No public transport links so will require a Taxi or Uber transfer.

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Where can you cruise from Sydney?

Sydney is the main hub for cruising in Australia, so the world really is your oyster. With year-round cruising on Carnival and Princess, plus seasonal cruises on all the other main cruise brands, there is a lot of choice. Sydney is the perfect gateway city with lots to see and do before you set sail, plus there are great air connections direct from all New Zealand's main airports making travel connections easy

South Pacific Cruises from Sydney

There is a fabulous choice of year-round cruises to the South Pacific from Sydney, plus seasonal South Pacific crossings between Australia and the USA or Canada

Australia & NZ Cruises from Sydney

All the major cruise lines offer cruises from Sydney around Australia and also including New Zealand over the summer months. There are also a choice of Australia circumnavigation cruises per year, for those who want to see more of Australia

Asia Cruises from Sydney

Sydney cruises connect Australia and Asia on a regular basis over the summer months, PLUS there are options of Grand Asia voyages and World Cruises from Sydney which can take in all the major highlights.

What are the main cruise lines that cruise from Sydney

Pretty much all the major cruise lines visit Sydney over the summer months, either on roundtrip cruises or as part of longer World cruises or Grand Journeys. Carnival & Princess Cruises operate all year round, but brands like Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Holland America and Norwegian Cruise line offer an extended summer season with lots of cruise choice

Carnival Cruises from Sydney

From cheeky little 3 or 4 night getaways through to South Pacific and New Zealand cruises, Carnival are an affordable holiday options loaded with family fun

Royal Caribbean Cruises from Sydney

Big resort ships fully loaded with fun and entertainment, this is a family getaway you won't want to miss. Aussie Mini-Breaks, South Pacific getaways and Trans-Pacific crossings operate from October through to April each year

Princess Cruises from Sydney

Kiwi favourite Princess Cruises operate year-round from Sydney and increase to up to four ships over the summer season. There are a great choice of Aussie & NZ Cruises, South Pacific getaways and longer Trans-Pacific or Asia repositioning cruises on offer

Celebrity Cruises from Sydney

Celebrity Cruises are super popular with Kiwis and cruise from Sydney between October and April each year. There is a great choice of Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific and Asia cruises. Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Solstice are the local ships, both of which have a huge Kiwi fan base

Norwegian Cruise Line from Sydney

NCL cruise from Sydney over summer and offer a winter season cruising the South Pacific including connections from Sydney. The Summer season includes lots of one-way cruise options between Sydney and Auckland, plus some Aussie round-trip cruises & short breaks to Tasmania

Holland America cruises from Sydney

Holland America offer longer cruise options from Sydney including a regular Australia circumnavigation cruise. Lots of choice to cruise between Sydney and Auckland, Plus longer Trans Pacific crossings

Looking for Cruises from Sydney?

Use our Cruise Finder to search all options and to find the best deals in New Zealand dollars. You can get instant quotes online, plus add connecting flights and pre or post cruise hotels in a few easy clicks. Or if you prefer to talk to one of our Kiwi Cruise specialists contact us on Freephone: 0800994488