Cruises from Sydney to Fiji

Sydney to Fiji cruises: what’s on offer

All sailings here depart from Sydney and head into the South Pacific, with Fiji as the headline destination. Voyages range from 11 to 96 nights, with a median length of 18 nights, so there is something for a first-timer taking a fortnight away and for a seasoned traveller planning a longer Pacific crossing. More than half the sailings are one-way, which means many voyages end at a different port — read the itinerary details carefully and we can arrange the return leg as part of your booking.

Where do Sydney to Fiji cruises go?

The destinations divide neatly into two groups: destinations close to home across the South Pacific, and longer transpacific crossings that push on to the Americas or Hawaii.

Close to home — the South Pacific and Fiji

The South Pacific is where the bulk of sailing from Sydney concentrates. Most of these itineraries call at Lautoka, Fiji — the main cruise port on Fiji’s largest island — alongside other island stops across the Pacific. If Fiji is the priority, these are the sailings to look at first.

A handful of itineraries dip south to New Zealand, combining the islands of the Pacific with Auckland before returning. There are also dedicated Fiji sailings and Australian coastal voyages woven through the programme, giving you the option to extend a Pacific trip with time along the Australian coast.

The long haul — transpacific crossings

Around a third of sailings from Sydney head east across the Pacific in a full transpacific crossing. These voyages stop at Honolulu and continue to ports including San Francisco, making them a genuine point-to-point voyage rather than a round trip. If you are planning this kind of crossing, a domestic flight connects you back to Sydney at the end — and we can book that leg, along with any hotels or transfers you need, as part of your DreamAway Package.

A small number of sailings reach as far as Tokyo, making these among the longer options in the programme. The transpacific routes suit travellers who want to cover serious ocean distance and tick off multiple destinations in one voyage.

Which cruise lines sail this route?

Princess Cruises carries the most departures on this route, with ships sailing regularly from Sydney into the South Pacific and beyond. Holland America Line and Celebrity Cruises both offer itineraries that suit travellers who want a more refined, mid-to-premium experience. Norwegian Cruise Line brings its freestyle dining and relaxed scheduling to South Pacific sailings, while Carnival Cruise Lines keeps things lively for families and groups looking for non-stop activity on board.

CruiseAway also offers its own DreamAway Packages — cruise-inclusive bundles that combine your sailing with flights, hotels and transfers, built by our team as a single booking.

Which ships sail from Sydney to Fiji?

Grand Princess carries the most departures and is a well-known face in Australian waters. On deck, the Movies Under the Stars screen lets you curl up under a blanket and watch a film while the Pacific rolls by. The Princess app lets you order food and drinks anywhere on the ship — pool, cabin, bar — without queuing. The Sanctuary adults-only retreat on the top deck is the place to decompress with sun loungers and ocean views above the Coral Sea. See Grand Princess cabin grades and deck plans.

Royal Princess has one of the most talked-about features at sea: the SeaWalk, a glass-bottomed walkway that extends 40 metres above the ocean — nothing but blue water below your feet. The Sanctuary adults-only deck retreat and the evening fountain light shows are popular with returning guests. Explore Royal Princess cabins and deck plans.

Westerdam sails for Holland America Line and takes a mid-sized approach — 1,916 guests means the crew genuinely know your name. Guests consistently rate the crew 4.5 out of 5 stars. The Crow’s Nest panorama lounge is the spot for a craft cocktail as the sun goes down, and Billboard Onboard brings live music every evening. View Westerdam cabins and deck plans.

Norwegian Spirit suits travellers who want flexibility. There are no fixed dining times — eat when you like at Cagney’s Steakhouse or Le Bistro — and the Spice H2O adults-only open-air beach club is the best place on board for a sun-soaked afternoon at sea. See Norwegian Spirit cabins and deck plans.

Celebrity Edge brings the Magic Carpet — a cantilevered platform suspended 16 storeys above the ocean — to Pacific sailings. The Infinite Veranda cabins open completely to bring the outside air in, and Eden, the 3-level living garden space at the stern, hosts live performers in a setting unlike any other ship at sea. View Celebrity Edge cabins and deck plans.

Carnival Adventure is built with Australian tastes in mind, using fresh local produce and a relaxed, friendly service style. Kids have Camp Ocean; adults have the Serenity Retreat. There is also a zip line and a movie screen on deck — so thrill-seekers and sunset-watchers are both catered for. See Carnival Adventure cabins and deck plans.

What cabin grades are available?

Grand Princess cabin grades

• Inside cabin IA — 14.9 m², sleeps 4. Positioned on the middle decks for minimal ship motion and easy access to lifts and facilities.
• Premium sea view O3 — 19.1 m², sleeps 4. Floor-to-ceiling panoramic window with an unobstructed sea view and natural light straight into the cabin.
• Premium Balcony cabin B2 — 25.5 m², sleeps 4. Floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors give an open-plan feel and more natural light than standard balcony grades.
• Grand Suite S1 with private hot tub — 67.8 m², sleeps 4. The largest suite on board, with considerably more space than all other suite categories.

Royal Princess cabin grades

• Inside cabin IA — 15.4 m², sleeps 4. The most affordable entry point, with minibar, safe and desk included as standard.
• Sea-view cabin O6 — 20.0 m², sleeps 4. Large panoramic window with a forward-facing sightline across the open ocean.
• Deluxe Balcony cabin DA — 23.4 m², sleeps 4. Private balcony for breakfast or sundowners — the kind of outdoor space inside and sea-view cabins simply cannot offer.
• Penthouse Suite S3 with aft balcony — 54.5 m², sleeps 4. The largest cabin on board, with significantly more living space than mini suites and standard grades.

Westerdam cabin grades

• Inside cabin I — 13.0 m², sleeps 4. Complimentary 24-hour room service included — not standard in all inside grades.
• Ocean-view cabin C — 16.2 m², sleeps 4. Middle deck position for a quieter, stable location with central lift access.
• Balcony cabin VA — 21.0 m², sleeps 4. Private balcony brings fresh air and sea views right outside your door.
• Signature Suite SS — 36.0 m², sleeps 3. Hot tub bath with separate shower — a level of comfort standard balcony cabins do not offer.
• Pinnacle Suite PS with private hot tub — 120.0 m², sleeps 4. The exclusive top-tier suite on Westerdam, with a private hot tub.

What do the fares include?

Princess Cruises fares

Princess offers 2 main fare tiers on these sailings. The Standard fare covers the cruise itself, with drinks, Wi-Fi and dining add-ons available separately. The Princess Plus fare bundles in 4 casual dining meals per voyage, beverages up to A$15 each (with a daily limit of 15 drinks), MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photographs plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating — a strong mid-tier option for most travellers.

Celebrity Cruises fares

Celebrity offers a cruise-only rate for travellers who want to customise everything themselves, a Best Value tier that adds classic drinks and basic Wi-Fi in one price, and The Retreat — a suite-level experience that includes premium drinks, premium Wi-Fi, exclusive lounge and sundeck access, and dedicated personal service.

Norwegian Cruise Line fares

Norwegian’s base fare is a straightforward cruise-only booking. The Free at Sea bundle adds a Premium Beverage Package, speciality dining, Wi-Fi and shore excursion credits of US$50 per port for the first 2 guests. The Free at Sea Plus tier extends the same benefits to all guests in the stateroom and increases the number of speciality dining meals based on voyage length.

Are there discounts on these sailings?

A good number of sailings carry a reduced fare — measured against the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing. The reductions reach up to 22% on a single departure, though that figure applies to 1 sailing only. Most reduced sailings sit closer to 4% off, so the typical saving is more modest. It is still worth checking current pricing with our cruise experts, as fares do shift and locking in early protects the cabin grade you want.

Make it a complete holiday

CruiseAway is a cruise specialist — every offer here is a cruise or a cruise-inclusive package. Our team can arrange flights, hotels, tours, transfers and insurance around your sailing, either as a DreamAway Package or a fully custom itinerary built around your dates. If you are travelling from interstate, a short domestic flight to Sydney is the simplest way to reach the ship; we can book that as part of the same reservation. One-way sailings that finish in another city — Honolulu, San Francisco or Tokyo — are the same: we organise the return leg so you are not left solving it yourself.

Our Australian cruise specialists know these ships and these itineraries well. Call us to compare cabin grades and fare inclusions before you book — it is the kind of detail that makes a real difference to your holiday and is genuinely hard to compare on the cruise line’s own site.

Looking for something with a shorter lead time? Check our last-minute cruises from Sydney, or browse cheap cruise deals for value across the fleet. If you want to explore more of the region, our Sydney to New Zealand cruises and cruises around Australia in 2027 are worth a look alongside this programme.

For the latest Princess Cruises departures across Australia, the Princess Cruises 2026/2027 Australia season has the full picture. And if you are open to sailing from elsewhere in Queensland, our Brisbane departures run to many of the same South Pacific destinations.

*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.

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.