Cruise to Bali from Australia

What to expect on a Bali cruise from Australia

Sailings to Bali from Australia are mostly one-way itineraries — 72 of the voyages on sale are point-to-point, which means the ship sails from one port and finishes at another. If your voyage ends in a different city to where you boarded, a domestic flight connects the two, and our team can book that alongside hotels and transfers so it is all in one place. Durations run from 7 nights to 129 nights, with a median of around 3 weeks — enough time for the itinerary to take its time and stay overnight in port rather than turning around at dawn.

The majority of these sailings depart from Sydney, making it the most convenient starting point for travellers in New South Wales and the ACT. Brisbane, Melbourne, Cairns, Darwin and Benoa, Bali also feature as embarkation points, so check the full departure port list before assuming Sydney is your only option. Cruises from Australia to Bali tend to weave through South East Asia on the way, with many voyages calling at Singapore before or after Bali itself.

Where do the sailings go?

Close to home — Australia and South East Asia

The largest share of sailings sails the waters of Australia itself, before heading into South East Asia. These are the itineraries most suited to a first long voyage: familiar time zones, a straightforward departure from an Australian home port, and the reward of arriving in Bali after calling at ports along the way. Singapore is the most common finishing point for these one-way routes, with Bali itself — both Benoa and the Bali port — appearing frequently as either a highlight call or the final destination. The Australia region dominates the departure landscape, and if you want a tighter focus on Australian waters specifically, the Cruise Around Australia 2027 page is worth a look. Those heading to Singapore via Bali will find the one-way format particularly well suited — the voyage ends in a city with excellent air connections for a flight home, and we can book that return leg as part of your package.

Indonesia itself features in a smaller number of dedicated itineraries — a good choice if Bali is the centrepiece of your trip rather than one port among many. If you are also considering neighbouring destinations, a cruise to Vietnam from Australia follows a similar shape and is worth comparing.

The long haul — transpacific, Japan and beyond

A smaller but genuinely compelling group of sailings uses the Bali call as part of a much grander voyage. Transpacific crossings, Japan itineraries and even a handful of Mediterranean sailings sit within this collection. These are long voyages — sometimes several months — and tend to suit travellers who want a single extended journey rather than a return cruise. A transpacific crossing might depart from an Australian port, call at Bali, and continue across to Yokohama (Tokyo) or beyond; the voyage finishes in another country entirely, so a return flight home will be needed and we can include that in your booking alongside any hotels at either end. For those interested in the grandest version of this kind of travel, world cruises from Australia take the concept even further, with itineraries calling at ports across multiple continents.

Which cruise lines sail to Bali from Australia?

The lines on sale here lean heavily towards the premium and luxury end of the market. Oceania Cruises leads the field, followed by Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Azamara, Princess Cruises, Viking Ocean Cruises and Silversea. Holland America Line also has voyages in this collection. The result is a line-up that skews towards smaller ships, longer port stays and higher levels of inclusions — quite different from the mass-market cruise experience. If all-inclusive is what you are after, around half the sailings on sale include drinks, gratuities and more in the base fare.

Ships sailing to Bali from Australia

Grand Princess — Princess Cruises

Grand Princess is the Princess Cruises ship most active in this collection, with sailings that take in the Great Barrier Reef as well as Bali. The ship’s top-deck adults-only retreat, The Sanctuary, offers sun loungers, light meals and peaceful ocean views — a proper escape from the rest of the ship. Order food and drinks anywhere on board using the Princess app, whether that is poolside cocktails or a late-night pizza in your cabin. And if you have ever wanted to watch a film under the open sky, Grand Princess brings that experience to sea on its deck cinema. For cabin options, see the full Grand Princess cabins and deck plans.

• Inside cabin IA — 14.9 m², sleeps up to 4. Situated on the middle decks, giving central access to lifts and onboard facilities with minimal ship motion.
• Premium sea view O3 — 19.1 m², sleeps up to 4. Floor-to-ceiling panoramic window with an unobstructed sea view and natural light all day.
• Premium Balcony cabin B2 — 25.5 m², sleeps up to 4. Floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors open onto a private balcony, giving a more open feel than a standard balcony cabin.
• Grand Suite S1 with private hot tub — 67.8 m², sleeps up to 4. The largest suite on board — considerably more space than any other suite category, with a private hot tub on the balcony.

Princess Cruises offers several fare tiers. The Princess Standard fare covers the cruise itself, with beverage packages, Wi-Fi and casual dining available to add. The Princess Plus package bundles in beverages up to A$15 each (with a daily limit), MedallionNet® Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, 4 casual dining meals per voyage, unlimited digital photographs plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating.

Azamara Pursuit — Azamara Cruises

With just 777 guests on board, Azamara Pursuit is a boutique ship that genuinely gets into ports that larger vessels cannot. Its defining feature is time in port: overnight and late-night stays mean you can spend an evening in a destination rather than being back on board by sundown. Fares include a private cultural event ashore — a symphony concert, a vineyard dinner — exclusive to Azamara guests. On a ship this size, the crew know your name within a day or two. See the Azamara Pursuit cabins and deck plans for a full breakdown.

• Inside cabin 09 — 14.7 m², sleeps 2. No window, constant darkness and quiet — ideal for those who want deep sleep between excursions.
• Ocean-view cabin 04 — 13.3 m², sleeps up to 3. A large window brings natural daylight and a direct sea view into the cabin.
• Veranda Plus ocean-view cabin P1 — 16.3 m², sleeps up to 3. Your own private balcony gives direct access to fresh sea air and the view outside.
• Club World Owner’s Suite CW — 52 m², sleeps up to 3. The largest cabin on board, more than 3 times the size of a standard veranda cabin.

Riviera — Oceania Cruises

Riviera carries 1,250 guests, which keeps the atmosphere personal and unhurried. The culinary offering is genuinely one of the strongest at sea: menus across 6 restaurants are inspired by Jacques Pépin and are all included in your fare, so there are no surprise dinner bills. The on-board cooking school lets you get hands-on with the cuisine of wherever you are sailing through — a rare thing at sea. See the Riviera cabins and deck plans for grades and layouts.

• Inside cabin F — 16 m², sleeps 2. Full access to all Oceania amenities, with complimentary soft drinks and mineral water daily included.
• Deluxe ocean-view cabin C — 22 m², sleeps 2. Floor-to-ceiling panoramic window — noticeably brighter than an inside cabin.
• Concierge Level Verandah A1 — 27 m², sleeps 2. Private veranda right outside the cabin door, no need to cross public decks.
• Owner’s Suite OS — 185 m², sleeps 2. The largest suite on board, more than 4 times the size of a penthouse suite.

Seabourn Quest — Seabourn

With only 450 guests, Seabourn Quest operates at a scale where attentive service is genuinely possible. Every suite opens onto its own private balcony, and your wines are already poured when you arrive. The social heart of the ship is Seabourn Square, an open lounge that feels closer to a private yacht than a traditional cruise ship. Browse the Seabourn Quest cabins and deck plans to see what suits you.

Silver Moon — Silversea

Silver Moon is the newest ship in the Silversea Australia fleet. Every cabin comes with a personal butler included — not as an upgrade, but as standard. Silversea’s all-inclusive fares cover butler-serviced suites, exceptional dining, unlimited wines and spirits, Wi-Fi and gratuities, with a Plus tier that adds a shore excursion credit and a fully refundable deposit. See the Silver Moon cabins and deck plans for full grade details.

Other ships sailing these itineraries include Seven Seas Explorer and Seven Seas Navigator from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Azamara Onward, Vista from Oceania, and Marina. Deck plans for Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Navigator, Azamara Onward, Vista and Marina are all available.

Are there any discounted sailings?

A good number of sailings carry a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade. The biggest reduction on any single departure reaches up to 39%, though that applies to 1 sailing; most reduced sailings are around 7% off. Fares start from A$1,763 pp* for the collection as a whole. If timing is flexible, it is worth checking last-minute cruises for additional savings closer to departure.

Make it a full holiday

CruiseAway is a cruise specialist — every offer is a cruise or a cruise-inclusive package. Our cruise experts can bundle flights, hotels, tours, transfers and insurance around your sailing through our DreamAway Packages. If you are departing from a port close to home, you may not need a flight at all. From another Australian state, a short domestic hop is all it takes. For one-way itineraries ending in Singapore or Yokohama, we include the return flight home in the same booking so nothing is left for you to arrange separately. Our Best Price Guarantee means the fare you book is the best we can offer.

Explore more cruises across all destinations, or browse cruises from Australia to compare different regions and routes. If Sydney is your home port, the cruise to Bali from Sydney page narrows things down further. For Australia-wide itineraries that circle the continent, see Cruise Around Australia 2027. Thinking about sailing to the Mediterranean instead? Mediterranean Cruises 2027 is a good next stop.

Departure ports for Bali cruises from Australia

Sydney is by far the most common starting point, with the great majority of sailings departing from there. Brisbane and Perth (Fremantle) also feature regularly, with a smaller number departing from Melbourne, Cairns and Darwin. Whichever port suits your location, our team can arrange any domestic travel needed to get you there — train, flight or transfer — as part of the same booking.

If you are also considering other parts of the world, itineraries on this collection include routes through transpacific waters, Japan and even the Mediterranean Sea. New Zealand also appears in a small number of itineraries for those who want to combine the two.

For other departure-port ideas from Sydney, check last-minute cruises from Sydney, Christmas cruises from Sydney 2026, cruises from Sydney to New Zealand 2027 and cruises from Sydney to Fiji. From Brisbane, cruises from Brisbane in January 2027 and Christmas cruises from Brisbane are worth a look. The Princess Cruises Australia 2026–2027 season page also covers what Princess has planned for Australian waters.

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, and are subject to change. This price is not kept up to date and therefore does not reflect live pricing and availability. Prices and any discounts shown were checked on 14 October 2026.