Cruises from Sydney to Tasmania in 2027

Tasmania cruises from Sydney in 2027

Sailings to Tasmania from Sydney run throughout 2027, ranging from short 4-night voyages to extended itineraries of up to 64 nights. The median sailing is around 14 nights, which gives you a proper taste of the Tasmanian coast without rushing. Most of the cruising is concentrated in Australian coastal waters, with a solid share of sailings continuing on to New Zealand — and one long-haul transpacific option for those after something more ambitious. Tasmania Cruises in 2027 are bookable now across six cruise lines, with fares from A$1,061 pp*.

Where do these sailings go?

Close to home — Australia and New Zealand

The majority of sailings stay within Australian waters, making this an ideal trip whether you live in Sydney or are flying in from another state. For locals, you board at the terminal and you are at sea by that same afternoon — no airport, no check-in queues. If you are travelling from Melbourne, Brisbane or further afield, it is a short domestic hop rather than a long international flight, and CruiseAway can bundle that domestic leg with your cruise booking.

For those who want to extend the adventure, a large share of itineraries carry on from Tasmania to New Zealand in 2027, calling at ports across the North and South Islands before finishing in Auckland. These are largely one-way sailings — the voyage ends in Auckland rather than returning to Sydney, so a domestic flight or short onward journey connects the two ends. We can book that return leg for you as part of the same holiday. If you would rather explore New Zealand cruising more broadly, there are also dedicated cruises from Sydney to New Zealand to consider.

The long haul — transpacific

One transpacific sailing extends all the way across the Pacific, finishing in Long Beach, California. If you are after a true ocean crossing rather than a regional cruise, this is the one — a voyage that spans three continents and multiple oceans. We handle the flights and hotels at either end through a DreamAway Package, so neither end of the trip becomes a logistical headache.

Which cruise lines sail from Sydney to Tasmania in 2027?

Princess Cruises leads the fleet with the most departures in 2027, making it the natural starting point for many travellers. Celebrity Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line both offer a strong range of sailings, while Holland America Line brings its well-regarded mid-sized fleet to the route. Viking Ocean Cruises and Seabourn round out the options for those after a more intimate, luxury experience. Together, these six lines give you a genuine choice between mass-market comfort, premium and ultra-luxury.

Top Tasmania itineraries from Sydney

Norwegian Spirit — Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Spirit is the NCL ship on this route, a mid-sized vessel with a relaxed, no-fixed-dining vibe that suits independent travellers well. You eat when you like — Cagney’s Steakhouse or Le Bistro are both open without set sittings — and catch live entertainment in the Stardust Theatre on your own schedule. Sun-soaked afternoons at Spice H2O, the adults-only open-air beach club, are hard to beat once you clear Sydney Heads. Norwegian Spirit carries 5 sailings on this route in 2027. For cabin choices, see the Norwegian Spirit cabins and deck plans:

• Inside — Family Inside cabin I4 (13.8 m²): Sleeps up to 4, giving larger travel groups more flexibility than a standard twin.
• Ocean view — Deluxe Sea-view cabin O3 (26.7 m²): The largest sea-view grade on board — almost twice the space of a standard ocean-view cabin, sleeping up to 3.
• Balcony — Balcony cabin BA (15.9 m²): Your own private balcony with sea views; sleeps up to 3.
• Suite — Owner’s Suite SB with private aft balcony (56.2 m²): The most spacious suite on Norwegian Spirit, with a separate bedroom, living and dining area and walk-in wardrobe.

NCL fare tiers range from a straightforward cruise-only rate (brochure) through to the Free at Sea Plus package, which adds a premium beverage package, speciality dining, Wi-Fi and shore excursion credits for all guests.

Royal Princess — Princess Cruises

Royal Princess carries 5 Princess sailings on this route. The glass-bottomed SeaWalk — a walkway that extends 40 metres over the ocean with nothing but blue water below your feet — is the ship’s signature moment, and it never loses its novelty however many times you cross it. The Sanctuary is a fully adults-only retreat at the top of the ship where stewards bring food and drinks to your sunlounger, and Movies Under the Stars runs on the main pool deck most evenings. Check Royal Princess cabins and deck plans for a full layout. Cabin grades include:

• Inside — Inside cabin IA (15.4 m²): The most affordable entry point, sleeping up to 4, with minibar, safe and desk included.
• Ocean view — Sea-view cabin O6 (20.0 m²): Large panoramic window with a forward-facing view and natural daylight; sleeps up to 4.
• Balcony — Deluxe Balcony cabin DA (23.4 m²): Private balcony for breakfast or sundowners; sleeps up to 4.
• Suite — Penthouse Suite S3 with aft balcony (54.5 m²): The largest cabin on board, with significantly more living space than all mini suites; sleeps up to 4.

Princess fare tiers worth knowing: the Princess Standard fare covers the cruise itself with packages available to add. Princess Plus bundles four casual dining meals per voyage, drinks up to A$15 each (daily limit of 15), MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photos plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating — all in one price.

Westerdam — Holland America Line

Westerdam carries 4 Holland America sailings to Tasmania. At 1,916 guests, it is mid-sized enough that the crew actually learn your name — guests consistently rate the crew 4.5 out of 5 stars. Billboard Onboard is the ship’s resident live music venue; the Crow’s Nest panorama lounge up top is the place for a craft cocktail at sunset. See Westerdam cabins and deck plans for full details. Grades run as follows:

• Inside — Inside cabin I (13.0 m²): Complimentary 24-hour room service included; sleeps up to 4.
• Ocean view — Ocean-view cabin C (16.2 m²): Mid-deck position for stable movement and central lift access; sleeps up to 4.
• Balcony — Balcony cabin VA (21.0 m²): Private balcony with sea view right outside your door; sleeps up to 4.
• Suite — Signature Suite SS (36.0 m²): Hot tub bath with separate shower; sleeps up to 3.
• Top suite — Pinnacle Suite PS (120.0 m²): The only cabin on Westerdam with a private hot tub; sleeps up to 4.

Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Solstice — Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Edge carries 3 Celebrity sailings. The Magic Carpet — a cantilevered platform suspended 16 storeys above the ocean — serves as a restaurant, bar and event space as it moves between decks. The Infinite Veranda cabins open the entire cabin wall to the ocean, so you wake up with fresh sea air and natural light flooding in. For cabin layout, see Celebrity Edge cabins and deck plans.

Celebrity Solstice was freshly revitalised in 2026, with new restaurants, redesigned staterooms and updated outdoor spaces — all now sailing from Sydney. The Lawn Club on the top deck is a genuine patch of living grass at sea, and the AquaClass cabins come with exclusive access to a dedicated spa restaurant and spa facilities. See Celebrity Solstice cabins and deck plans for the full picture.

Celebrity fare tiers: the base rate (Best Rate) covers the cruise and onboard amenities with extras chosen separately. The All Inclusive fare adds a classic drinks package and basic Wi-Fi in one price. The Retreat, Celebrity’s suite-class experience, includes premium drinks, premium Wi-Fi, private dining and dedicated personal service.

Seabourn Quest — Seabourn

Seabourn Quest is the ultra-luxury option on this route, carrying just 450 guests. Every single suite has its own private balcony, and fine wines are included in the fare. The atmosphere at Seabourn Square — the ship’s open lounge at its heart — feels closer to a private yacht than an ocean liner. For suite layouts, see Seabourn Quest cabins and deck plans.

Are there round-trip sailings, or are these one-way?

Both. Around half the sailings return to Sydney after Tasmania, making them straightforward round trips. The other half are one-way — most end in Auckland, with one continuing across the Pacific to Long Beach. If your sailing ends somewhere other than Sydney, a domestic flight connects the two cities, and we can book that as part of your holiday so nothing is left unresolved.

What discounts are available on Sydney to Tasmania cruises?

Discounts vary by sailing and cabin grade. Some departures are reduced from their previously listed cabin price — the largest reduction on any single sailing reaches up to 33%, though that applies to one departure only. Most reduced sailings are down by around 9% from their prior listed price. Fare types such as last-minute offers, early-saver rates and promotional bundles come and go, so it is worth checking what is live when you are ready to book. Our cruise experts can flag which departures carry the strongest reductions at the time.

How to get to Sydney to board

All 2027 Tasmania sailings depart from Sydney. If you live in Sydney or New South Wales, boarding is as simple as getting to the cruise terminal — no flight involved. Travelling from interstate — Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or elsewhere — it is a short domestic hop, and CruiseAway can include that domestic flight in your booking alongside the cruise. For one-way sailings that end in Auckland or further afield, we can also arrange the return leg so you are not left to piece it together yourself.

Planning a longer trip around your cruise

Tasmania sits neatly as the centrepiece of a longer Australian holiday. If you want to explore the mainland before or after your cruise, our team can add hotels in Sydney, tours, transfers and travel insurance around your cruise booking — all on one invoice through a DreamAway Package. We are cruise specialists, and putting the whole trip together is what we do.

If you are weighing up other 2027 sailings from Sydney, it is worth looking at cruises around Australia in 2027 for a broader comparison, or the Princess Cruises Australia 2026–2027 season launch if Princess is your preferred line. Departures in specific months are covered on our January 2027 Sydney sailings and April 2027 Sydney sailings pages. If you are also considering New Zealand, the Sydney to New Zealand 2027 page covers that route in full, and cruises from Auckland in 2027 shows what is available if you are starting the return leg from there.

For something over the Christmas period, our Christmas cruises from Sydney 2027 page covers the festive sailings specifically. And if you want to explore all cruises in 2027 across every region and line, that broader view is there too. All cruises — including Tasmania departures — can be filtered and compared in one place.

Other sailings to consider

If no 2027 Tasmania sailing from Sydney fits your dates exactly, neighbouring itineraries are worth a look. The Sydney to Tasmania cruises page covers the evergreen route across all years. For the broader Australian cruise picture, our Tasmania cruises 2027 page covers sailings from all departure ports, not just Sydney. Cruise deals from Sydney and the Australian cruises hub are the widest starting points if you are still deciding on your destination.

*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.