Singapore to Australia cruises 2028

Why a Singapore to Australia cruise in 2028 suits so many travellers

A Singapore to Australia cruise is one of the most natural repositioning journeys in the Pacific — you board in one of Asia’s great cities and step off in Sydney or Brisbane, with a voyage of between 14 and 29 nights in between. The median sailing runs 21 nights, which is long enough to genuinely unwind, explore ports along the way and settle into ship life. All 11 sailings are one-way, so there is no doubling back: the voyage finishes in Australia and a domestic flight or train connects you onward if home is somewhere else. If you live in Sydney or Brisbane, the arrival port is already home. If you are flying in from another state, a short domestic leg is far simpler than a long-haul return on either end.

Singapore is a compelling embarkation city in its own right — a day or two before departure gives you a reason to stop rather than a problem to solve, and CruiseAway can book your hotel and transfers as part of the same package.

Where do these sailings go?

The majority of sailings are concentrated on Australian waters, which makes sense — the continent is the destination, and many itineraries spend their final days calling at Australian ports before arriving in Sydney or Brisbane. A smaller number of departures route through South East Asia, spending time among the islands and coastlines between Singapore and northern Australia. There is also a sailing that takes in Japan before heading south — a genuine long-haul itinerary that suits those who want to cover serious distance in one voyage. For a deeper look at cruising in Australian waters, the destination page covers the full range of itineraries year-round.

Close to home — Australia and South East Asia

The bulk of these sailings track south and east from Singapore through South East Asian waters before arriving in Sydney. This is the classic Singapore-to-Australia routing, and it suits travellers who want a substantial sea voyage with plenty of time at sea to read, eat well and explore the ship. The arrival into Sydney Harbour, with the Opera House and Harbour Bridge coming into view, is one of the great cruise finales anywhere in the world.

A handful of sailings head east through South East Asian waters on a slightly different track, giving more time among the islands before turning south. Browse the full range of cruises from Singapore to Australia across all years, or go straight to cruises from Singapore to Sydney if that specific arrival is what you’re after.

The long haul — Japan and beyond

If the idea of a single voyage that takes in Japan before arriving in Australia appeals, there is a sailing here that does exactly that. These are among the longer itineraries on the page, running toward the upper end of the 14-to-29-night range. They suit seasoned travellers who want to make one long journey count, covering multiple countries and cultures before reaching Australia. Find the full range of Japan cruises in 2028 if you want to explore that region further.

Which cruise lines sail from Singapore to Australia in 2028?

Norwegian Cruise Line has the largest presence on this route in 2028, with 4 sailings. DreamAway Packages — cruise-inclusive bundles with flights, hotels and transfers — account for 3 sailings. Celebrity Cruises and Princess Cruises each offer 2 sailings, and Cunard and Oceania Cruises each have 1 departure.

If you are considering Princess for 2028 more broadly, the Princess 2027–2028 season launch covers what is on offer across their full programme. For Cunard, the Cunard 2027–2028 world cruise and season launch gives the wider picture.

The ships sailing this route

Six ships sail from Singapore to Australia in 2028, spanning large contemporary vessels, a revitalised mid-sized ship and an intimate gourmet yacht. Here is what to expect on each.

Norwegian Spirit — Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Spirit carries the most sailings on this route in 2028, and it is a ship that suits the pace of a long repositioning voyage well. Mid-sized and relaxed, it operates under Norwegian’s freestyle dining model — no fixed tables, no set times. You eat when you like, at Cagney’s Steakhouse or Le Bistro, and catch a live show in the Stardust Theatre on your own schedule. On warm sea days, Spice H2O is Norwegian Spirit’s adults-only open-air beach club: a spot for cocktails, sea breezes and sun-soaked afternoons with nowhere to be.

The Norwegian Spirit cabins and deck plans page shows the full layout. Cabin grades range from inside to full suite:

• Family Inside cabin I4 — 13.8 m², sleeps 4. Central position on deck with minimal ship motion; a practical choice for groups wanting to keep costs down.
• Deluxe Sea-view cabin O3 — 26.7 m², sleeps 3. The largest sea-view cabin on the ship, at almost twice the floor space of a standard ocean-view grade.
• Balcony cabin BA — 15.9 m², sleeps 3. A private balcony with sea views, adding the outdoor space that interior and ocean-view grades cannot offer.
• Owner’s Suite SB with private aft balcony — 56.2 m², sleeps 2. Separate bedroom, distinct living and dining area, and a walk-in wardrobe — the most spacious suite on the ship.

Norwegian offers three fare tiers on these sailings. The base brochure rate covers the cruise itself with no packages included. The NCLATSEA tier adds a premium beverage package, a speciality dining package, Wi-Fi and shore excursion credits for the two lead guests. The NCLATSEAPLUS tier extends the full package to all guests in the cabin, with meals at speciality restaurants such as Cagney’s Steakhouse or Le Bistro included — the number of meals scales with voyage length.

Grand Princess — Princess Cruises

Grand Princess brings two sailings to this route. Order anything, anywhere with a tap on the Princess app — cocktails by the pool, food delivered to your cabin — without queuing at a bar or buffet. The Sanctuary, an adults-only retreat on the top deck, offers sun loungers, light meals and peaceful ocean views well away from the busier parts of the ship.

See the full layout on the Grand Princess cabins and deck plans page. Cabin options include:

• Inside cabin IA — 14.9 m², sleeps 4. Located on the middle decks with easy access to lifts and facilities.
• Premium sea view O3 — 19.1 m², sleeps 4. Floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows bring natural light directly into the cabin.
• Premium Balcony cabin B2 — 25.5 m², sleeps 4. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors give a more open feel than standard balcony grades.
• Grand Suite S1 with private hot tub — 67.8 m², sleeps 4. The largest suite on board, offering considerably more space than any other category.

Princess fares on this route include Princess Standard — the cruise itself, with packages available to add — and Princess Plus, which bundles 4 casual dining meals per voyage, beverages up to A$15 each (with a daily limit), MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photographs plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating. The Princess Australia 2028 summer season covers further Princess options in Australian waters.

Celebrity Edge — Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises brings one Celebrity Edge sailing to this route. The ship is best known for the Magic Carpet, a cantilevered platform suspended 16 storeys above the ocean that functions as an al fresco dining and bar space — cocktails and seafood with nothing between you and the horizon. Every cabin in the standard range is an Infinite Veranda stateroom, meaning the full wall opens to let the ocean air in: you don’t step onto a balcony, the balcony comes to you.

The Celebrity Edge cabins and deck plans page shows every grade. Highlights include:

• Deluxe Inside cabin DI — 18.8 m², sleeps 4. Around 2 m² more spacious than a standard inside grade, with a larger bathroom and more storage.
• Deluxe Ocean-view cabin DO — 22.1 m², sleeps 4. The most spacious ocean-view cabin in its category, with around 3–4 m² more living space than standard grades.
• Sunset Veranda Stateroom SV — 21.2 m², sleeps 4. The largest balcony of any standard veranda cabin on the ship, at approximately 8.3 m² compared with around 3.7 m² in other veranda grades.
• Iconic Suite IC with private hot tub — 239.8 m², sleeps 6. The largest suite in the entire Celebrity fleet, with 270° panoramic views from the highest position above the bridge.

Celebrity fare tiers range from cruise-only (lowest fares, add amenities later) to a value tier that includes a drinks package and basic Wi-Fi, up to The Retreat — suite accommodation with premium drinks, premium Wi-Fi, exclusive lounge and sundeck access, private dining and dedicated personal service. For more on Celebrity in Australian waters, see Celebrity Edge Australia–New Zealand 2028–2029.

Celebrity Solstice — Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Solstice was freshly revitalised in 2026, emerging with new restaurants, redesigned staterooms and refreshed outdoor spaces. The Lawn Club — a genuine patch of grass on the top deck — is the kind of thing that makes guests stop and take a photo, and Sunset Park hosts live concerts as the sun goes down. For something more unusual, Le Petit Chef delivers a 3D animated dining show at the table; AquaClass cabins give exclusive access to their own restaurant and spa facilities.

See Celebrity Solstice cabins and deck plans for the full breakdown of grades and layouts.

Marina — Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises brings one Marina sailing to this route, and the ship sits in a different category from the large contemporary vessels above. With 800 crew looking after 1,250 guests, the ratio is closer to a boutique hotel than a cruise ship — service is attentive without feeling formal. Marina is home to what is described as the only cooking school at sea, and six gourmet restaurants are included without surcharge in the fare. Cabins are finished in fine timber and rich textiles, with the exclusive Prestige Tranquility bed made specifically for Oceania.

The full cabin layout and grades are on the Marina cabins and deck plans page.

Queen Elizabeth — Cunard

Cunard’s one departure on this route is aboard Queen Elizabeth, and it is the most distinctive sailing in the set. The ship carries Art Deco interiors throughout — chandeliers, a promenade deck, the Queens Room ballroom — and operates Cunard’s White Star Service in three distinct restaurant tiers: the Britannia Restaurant for most guests, and the Princess and Queens Grill for higher grade bookings, each with its own dedicated kitchen. The Royal Court Theatre stages live productions, and deck cricket is genuinely on the programme. See the Queen Elizabeth cabins and deck plans for the full range of grades. The Cunard 2027–2028 world cruise season sets this sailing in the context of Cunard’s wider programme.

Are there discounts on Singapore to Australia cruises in 2028?

Some sailings carry reduced prices. Among the sailings measured, up to 18% has been taken off the previously listed price for a cabin grade on one departure, though most discounted sailings are reduced by around 5%. If you spot a fare that suits you, booking early or keeping an eye on fare types such as last-minute and limited-time offers can pay off. Our cruise experts watch these fares closely and will tell you plainly whether a deal is worth acting on now or whether there is likely to be more movement.

What fare inclusions can I expect?

What your fare covers depends on which line and which tier you book. Here is how the main lines approach it:

Norwegian Cruise Line offers a base cruise-only rate, a mid-tier that adds beverages, speciality dining, Wi-Fi and shore excursion credits for the 2 lead guests, and a premium tier that extends the full package to every guest in the cabin.

Celebrity Cruises offers cruise-only at the lowest fares, a value tier with a classic drinks package and basic Wi-Fi, and The Retreat — an all-in suite experience with premium drinks, premium Wi-Fi, exclusive lounge and sundeck access, and dedicated personal service.

Princess Cruises offers a standard base fare plus the Princess Plus package, which adds 4 casual dining meals per voyage, beverages, MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, digital photographs, and reserved theatre seating.

Our cruise experts can walk you through exactly what each tier includes and help you decide whether upgrading the fare or adding extras separately gives you better value for the way you travel.

Is this trip right for solo travellers?

A Singapore to Australia voyage is a compelling option for solo travellers. The itinerary is one-way, which removes the awkwardness of a return leg: you fly into Singapore, board the ship, and arrive in Sydney or Brisbane ready to head home or continue exploring. The longer voyages — several sailings run 21 nights or more — give genuine time to settle in, meet fellow passengers and get the most from the ship rather than feeling like you’ve only just found your sea legs when it ends. Norwegian Spirit’s freestyle dining model suits solo travellers particularly well, since there are no fixed dining times or assigned tables. Talk to our cruise experts about solo cabin availability and any supplements that apply — these vary by ship and grade.

Make it a full holiday

Every sailing here departs from Singapore, which means you are flying in from Australia regardless of which state you call home. CruiseAway can book your flights from any Australian airport, a hotel in Singapore for the nights before you board, transfers between the airport and the cruise terminal, shore excursions along the way, and travel insurance — all on the same booking as the cruise itself. If you’d prefer to build it yourself and simply want the best cruise fare, that’s fine too.

The DreamAway Package is our pre-built cruise-inclusive option, wrapping flights, hotels and transfers into a single price. Three sailings on this route are available as DreamAway Packages. For everything else, our cruise experts put the pieces together as a custom holiday around the sailing you choose.

Browse all cruises from Singapore in 2028 if you’d like to compare routes before committing to the Australia itinerary. The broader 2028 cruises page covers the full range of destinations and lines sailing that year, and cruises around Australia in 2028 shows what is available if you want to explore Australian waters from an Australian port instead.

Planning is also going in the other direction: if you’re considering a return voyage later in the year, cruises from Fremantle to Singapore in 2028 cover the reverse routing. For a broader look at cruises from Singapore to Australia across all years, or specifically Singapore to Australia in 2026 if an earlier departure suits better, both are available. And if cruising from Singapore itself interests you beyond this route, the port page covers all departures.

All sailings are bookable through CruiseAway’s full cruise search. Our Princess Cruises 2028 page and the April 2028 Australia cruises page are useful starting points if you want to narrow by line or by month.

Where a discount is shown, it is a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not a comparison between cabin grades or against a brochure rate. Discounts and prices shown are not kept up to date: the reduction available now may be smaller, or may have ended, and prices may have changed.