Cruise Around Australia 2027

A cruise around Australia is one of the great long-distance voyages — a chance to see the country’s coastline from the ocean, moving at the pace of the sea with a different view every morning. Sailings in 2027 range from 11 to 40 nights, with a median of 20 nights, and depart from Sydney, Fremantle (Perth), Melbourne and Adelaide. Most voyages are one-way, so you can board at one port and disembark at another — ideal if you want to combine your cruise with time ashore at the other end. Fares start from A$3,435 pp*.

The big lap by sea

Circumnavigating Australia by sea is a genuinely different kind of holiday. Rather than flying between cities, you wake up each morning to a new stretch of coastline — one morning it is the rugged red cliffs of the northwest, the next a tropical harbour fringed by green hills. The sheer scale of the country means a full lap takes weeks, and the voyages on offer here reflect that: the longest runs to 40 nights, while shorter segments of 11 nights or more let you focus on a particular stretch of coast.

Of the 20 sailings available, 17 are one-way. That is the dominant shape of this itinerary, and it is worth planning for. Most guests fly to the departure port and travel home from the disembarkation port, or combine the cruise with a road trip between the two. Disembarkation ports include Sydney, Perth (Fremantle), Singapore, Auckland and Brisbane — so some voyages extend beyond Australian waters before ending, which gives you an international arrival or departure to factor in. Only 2 sailings return to their home port as a round trip.

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Which cruise lines sail around Australia in 2027?

Princess Cruises is the dominant carrier on these routes, with 12 sailings. Oceania Cruises and Seabourn each offer 2 sailings, while Azamara Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises each have 1. There are also 3 DreamAway Package sailings in the mix. That spread means you can choose anything from a mainstream ocean voyage with Princess to an ultra-luxury small-ship experience with Seabourn or Regent. Across all cruise lines, all these sailings fall within the broader 2027 cruise calendar, so if you are still deciding on a destination, it is worth comparing the full range.

Princess Cruises around Australia 2027

With 12 sailings and 2 ships, Princess Cruises gives you the widest choice of dates, lengths and departure ports for an Australian coastal voyage. Browse all Princess Cruises sailings around Australia in 2027 to compare options in detail. Both Grand Princess and Sapphire Princess sail these routes, and they are meaningfully different ships.

Grand Princess carries 7 of those sailings. One of its most-loved features is Movies Under the Stars — curl up under a blanket on the open deck and watch a film with nothing above you but sky and stars, a setting that feels very different against the backdrop of a warm Australian night. The Princess app lets you order drinks or food to wherever you are on the ship — poolside, your cabin, a quiet corner of the deck — without ever joining a queue. For those who want a quieter corner away from the main pool, The Sanctuary is an adults-only retreat on the top deck, with sun loungers, light meals and ocean views. Grand Princess cabin grades range from a 14.9 m² Inside cabin IA on the middle decks — well positioned for stability and lift access — up to the 19.1 m² Premium sea view O3, which has floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows, and the 25.5 m² Premium Balcony cabin B2, where floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors bring in natural light and a proper sense of space. At the top end, the Grand Suite S1 runs to 67.8 m² and is the largest suite on board, sleeping up to 4 guests.

Sapphire Princess covers 4 sailings, including departures from Fremantle in 2027–28. If you live in or near Perth, boarding here removes the long-haul flight east that so many Australian cruise itineraries require. Sapphire Princess completed a full refit in 2025, so the restaurants, cabins and the Lotus Spa are all freshly updated. The Sanctuary adults-only pool deck has private cabanas and serenity stewards — a genuinely quiet space when the rest of the ship is buzzing. Cabin choices aboard Sapphire Princess include a 15.6 m² Inside cabin IA on mid-ship decks, the 18.3 m² Premium Sea-view cabin O5 with its large panoramic forward window, the 25.7 m² Balcony cabin B2 with its own private outdoor space, and the landmark Grand Suite S1 at 123.5 m² — a corner suite with a whirlpool, a separate living room and dining area, and more than twice the space of a Penthouse suite.

Princess Cruises offers several fare tiers on these voyages. The Princess Standard fare covers the cruise itself, with drinks packages, Wi-Fi and dining add-ons available to purchase separately. The Princess Plus package — available as a fare tier on many 2027 sailings — bundles in beverages up to A$15 each (with a daily limit of 15 drinks), MedallionNet® Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, 4 casual dining meals per voyage, unlimited digital photographs plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating. It is a meaningful step up from the base fare and worth comparing carefully against your usual spend on board. The Princess Cruises Australia 2026–2027 season launch has further detail on what is included across the full programme, and the Princess 2027–2028 season launch covers what comes next.

Oceania Cruises — Riviera

Riviera sails 2 of the Australian itineraries here, carrying just 1,250 guests — a notably smaller ship than the Princess vessels, and one where the difference in pace and atmosphere is immediately felt. The culinary proposition is the headline: 6 restaurants on board, all included in your fare, with menus inspired by Jacques Pépin. The on-board cooking school takes that further, letting you learn to cook regional dishes and take something home beyond photographs. The Owner’s Suite OS runs to 185 m² — more than 4 times the size of a Penthouse suite — while the Concierge Level Verandah A1 at 27 m² gives you a private veranda without crossing any public decks to reach fresh air. Those who prefer to keep costs lower can book the Deluxe Ocean-view cabin C at 22 m², with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that bring in sea light all day, or the Inside cabin F at 16 m², which comes with complimentary soft drinks and mineral water daily and full access to all Oceania amenities.

Seabourn Quest

Seabourn Quest offers 2 sailings in this collection, and it is one of the most intimate ways to see the Australian coast. With only 450 guests on board, the level of attention is simply not possible on a larger ship. Every suite opens onto its own private balcony, and fine wines are poured as a matter of course. The social heart of the ship is Seabourn Square — an open lounge that feels less like a ship’s common area and more like the living room of a private yacht. If you have been considering a cruise from Singapore, note that some Seabourn itineraries end there, making a Singapore disembarkation a natural extension.

Azamara Quest

Azamara Quest brings 1 sailing to the Australian itinerary, and its approach is deliberately different from the mainstream. At 686 guests, it is small enough to call at harbours that are off-limits to larger vessels, and Azamara’s signature is lingering: overnight stays in port give you an evening ashore that a standard port call simply does not allow. AzAmazing Evenings — exclusive private cultural events organised ashore for guests — are a feature of many itineraries and not something you can replicate independently.

Cruises from Sydney in 2027

Sydney is the most popular departure point in this collection, with 12 sailings leaving from there. If you are based in New South Wales or planning to spend time in the city before your voyage, January 2027 departures from Sydney include some of the earliest sailings of the year. Sydney is also the most common disembarkation port, with 9 sailings ending there — so if you want to finish in the city, there is plenty of choice. Planning further ahead? Christmas 2027 cruises from Sydney are available for those who want to spend the festive season at sea.

Cruises from Melbourne, Adelaide and Fremantle in 2027

Not every Australian cruise starts in Sydney. Melbourne offers 1 departure in this collection, Adelaide 2, and Fremantle (Perth) 4 — making the west coast a genuine alternative for those who want to avoid the cross-country flight. Perth departures are particularly well suited to guests in or travelling to the northwest of the continent, and Sapphire Princess sails several of those routes. Brisbane features as both a departure point and a disembarkation port; if you are considering a Queensland gateway, January 2027 cruises from Brisbane are available. Princess Cruises from Brisbane in 2027 also has dedicated options worth comparing.

Are any sailings all-inclusive?

3 of the 20 sailings carry all-inclusive fares — meaning drinks, gratuities and other extras are folded into the headline price. Seabourn Quest in particular operates on an all-inclusive model as standard, with fine wines and spirits poured throughout the voyage. Oceania Cruises includes all restaurant dining across 6 venues in the Riviera fare. For Princess Cruises, the Princess Plus fare tier bundles the most commonly purchased extras into a single per-person price, though the base Standard fare is also available if you prefer to add on only what you need.

Are there any discounts on Australia cruises in 2027?

Some sailings carry savings of up to 6% off the highest price we have listed for that sailing. It is not a sweeping discount across the whole collection — 3 sailings carry a reduction — but if the timing and itinerary suit you, it is worth checking the individual sailing for the current price. You can also browse the full cruises listing to compare Australia voyages alongside other destinations.

Planning beyond Australia

Several itineraries here end in ports outside Australia — Singapore and Auckland both feature as disembarkation points. If you are thinking about extending your trip or choosing a cruise that connects to another region, cruises from Auckland in 2027 and Asia cruises in 2027 are natural next steps to consider. Some guests also combine an Australian coastal voyage with a transpacific crossing; cruises from Sydney to Hawaii in 2027 and cruises from Sydney to New Zealand in 2027 are both worth a look if you want to keep sailing once the Australian leg is done.

*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.