Cruises 2027

Where do 2027 cruises go from Australia?

Whether you want to stay close to home or cross an ocean, 2027 sailings cover an impressive spread of destinations. Australia itself is the most popular region, followed by the South Pacific, New Zealand and South East Asia — then longer voyages reach transpacific crossings, Japan, the British Isles and the Mediterranean. Voyages range from short getaways of 4 nights to grand journeys of 91 nights, with a median around 12 nights — enough to properly settle into life at sea.

Close to home — Australia, the Pacific and New Zealand

The bulk of 2027 departures keep you in the part of the world you know best. Cruises around Australia lead the way: coastal itineraries that let you board at one Australian port and explore stretches of coastline you might never see by road. If you live near the departure city, you can drive or take the train straight to the ship — no airport at all. If you’re travelling from another state, a short domestic hop is all it takes to reach the port, which is still far simpler than a long-haul flight to Europe or the Americas.

The South Pacific is the natural next step — island groups with clear water and unhurried pace, typically departing from Sydney or Brisbane. Cruises from Sydney to New Zealand are a perennial favourite, combining dramatic scenery with the ease of sailing rather than flying between the two countries. New Zealand itineraries often end in Auckland, which connects back to Australia with a straightforward domestic flight — so a one-way sailing works just as neatly as a round trip.

French Polynesia appears in the mix for those who want something further afield but still Pacific-based — a longer sailing that feels genuinely remote without crossing to another hemisphere.

Cruises from Sydney in 2027

Sydney is the busiest disembarkation and embarkation point in this year’s programme. Sailings head south to New Zealand, north through the Pacific islands, and on longer voyages to Singapore and beyond. If you’re based in Sydney the embarkation is as simple as it gets; if you’re flying in from another state or territory, the airport is well connected to the cruise terminals. Sydney to New Zealand routes are particularly well served in 2027, and Princess Cruises’ Australia season features Sydney prominently across its schedule.

Cruises from Melbourne in 2027

Melbourne departures give Victorian and South Australian travellers the chance to board without any flight at all. The port is straightforward to reach by public transport or car, and itineraries typically head towards the Pacific islands or along the Australian coast. For those flying in from Western Australia or Queensland, it’s a domestic connection rather than a long-haul journey — making Melbourne a genuinely practical starting point for the year’s cruising.

Long-haul — Asia, the Pacific crossing and beyond

For 2027, Asia sailings fan out from Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Japan cruises in particular have grown in demand — voyages that call at multiple Japanese ports suit travellers who want depth rather than a single stop. Singapore-to-Australia sailings also make good use of what would otherwise be a positioning voyage, turning the transit into the holiday itself.

Transpacific crossings link Australia and the Americas, typically finishing near Alaska or the US west coast. These are genuinely long voyages — sea days stack up, which suits passengers who want to read, relax and arrive somewhere very different. Our team can arrange the return flight home and any hotels either side, so the logistics don’t land on you.

At the far end of the programme, a small number of sailings reach the Mediterranean and the British Isles — typically as part of a world cruise or an extended sector sailing. These are the year’s most ambitious itineraries, and they’re where having a specialist who can co-ordinate flights, hotels and transfers really earns its keep.

Which cruise lines are sailing in 2027?

MSC Cruises carries the widest range of 2027 sailings, followed by Royal Caribbean and Princess Cruises. Viking Ocean Cruises and Holland America Line round out the leading names, with Viking’s river programme also well represented for those open to inland waterways. Norwegian Cruise Line adds further variety with its flexible freestyle dining and generous all-inclusive fare options.

If you’re comparing fare types, Royal Caribbean offers options such as early booking bonuses and last-minute fares, while Princess Cruises’ Princess Plus package bundles casual dining meals, beverages, MedallionNet Wi-Fi, crew appreciation and reserved theatre seating into a single fare — useful if you’d rather know the cost upfront than tot up extras at the end. Norwegian’s at-sea packages wrap dining, beverages, Wi-Fi and shore excursion credits together. Our cruise experts can walk you through which tier suits your travel style before you commit.

Ships to know for 2027

Several well-regarded ships carry the bulk of 2027 sailings, and a few are worth calling out specifically.

Sun Princess — launched in 2024 and the largest ship Princess Cruises has ever put to sea — brings 29 dining options and 5 pools to the Australia and New Zealand programme. The Dome shifts from a Santorini-inspired pool deck by day to a South Beach-style entertainment venue after dark. Explore Sun Princess cabins and deck plans to find the grade that suits you. The full Princess 2027–2028 season is also available to browse.

Azura from P&O Cruises — fully renewed inside and out in 2025 — brings an 800-seat Playhouse with aerial acrobatics, a SeaScreen outdoor cinema and the Glass House wine bar curated by TV wine expert Olly Smith. Cabin options on board run from a compact inside cabin through to sea view and balcony grades, up to the 69 m² Penthouse Suite A1:

• Larger Inside Cabin OB — 15 m², located exclusively on Riviera Deck, well-positioned for finding your bearings around the ship
• Sea View Cabin LB — 15 m², natural light and an unobstructed sea view, everything an inside cabin offers plus an outlook onto the water
• Superior Deluxe Balcony Cabin DA — 29 m², private balcony for fresh air and open views
• Penthouse Suite A1 — 69 m², the largest suite on board with a separate lounge area

See the full Azura cabins and deck plans for positions and availability.

Nieuw Statendam from Holland America Line is built around genuine detail: the two-storey Wine Tower at its centre, a seven-seat hand-rolled sushi bar at Tamarind, and interiors designed by Adam Tihany and Bjørn Storbraaten. Cabin grades range from a 13 m² inside cabin to the single 120 m² Pinnacle Suite with whirlpool bath and floor-to-ceiling glass on Deck 7. Review the Nieuw Statendam cabin grades and deck plans before you decide.

Queen Elizabeth from Cunard brings Art Deco grandeur — the Royal Court Theatre, the Queens Room ballroom and the signature White Star Service dining across the Britannia, Princess and Queens Grill restaurants. MSC Magnifica offers the Aurea Spa’s halotherapy salt grotto and an MSC Yacht Club private enclave with butler service. Seabourn Ovation keeps the passenger count small and the service personal, with complimentary elegant dining included throughout.

All-inclusive cruises in 2027

A large share of 2027 sailings are available on all-inclusive fare types, where drinks, dining and sometimes Wi-Fi and gratuities are bundled into the headline price. If you prefer a clear total before you sail, it’s worth filtering by all-inclusive when you search — and our cruise experts can help you compare what each line actually includes under that label, since the definition varies.

Make it a complete holiday

Most 2027 sailings embark from ports in the United States, Italy, the United Kingdom and Spain, which means they sit in the middle of a longer trip for Australian travellers. CruiseAway can build a DreamAway Package around your sailing — flights from your home city, hotels the night before embarkation and after disembarkation, transfers between airport and port, and tours at either end. Everything on one booking, nothing left for you to piece together separately. We’re an ATAS-accredited cruise specialist and a member of CLIA, so you’re booking with people who know these ships and these routes.

For a broader look at everything available, browse all cruises or explore our Australian cruise programme. If you’re thinking about Brisbane departures in January 2027, or Christmas sailings — Christmas cruises from Sydney and Christmas cruises from Brisbane both have dedicated pages worth checking.

*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.